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7/29/08

EU-Digest/NOS.nl. Europeans cut back on the purchase of flowers by ten percent this year

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Europeans have cut back on the purchase of flowers by ten percent this year

The Flower and plant industry in the Netherlands has come under serious pressure this year as a result of the world economic slowdown. In particular the export of flowers, which is a major Dutch export product. Some 85 % of the world famous Aalsmeer flower Auction market production is exported internationally. If this trend continues it is expected that flower and plant exporters in the Netherlands will incur losses up to euro 250 million. Industry specialists say that the market will only improve after consumer confidence in the economy returns.

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