Veiling Rhein-Maas benefits from a strong March

Veiling Rhein-Maas, the joint venture between Landgard and Royal Flora Holland, achieved product turnover of EUR 108 mio in the first quarter of 2026. This puts the company just under 5 per cent above the previous year’s level. According to a press release, challenges surrounding imported goods increased particularly towards the end of the quarter due to the war in the Gulf region. However, flight cancellations and price rises have not yet led to any major changes.

In January and February, which were characterised by cold winter weather, sales had not really picked up – with the exception of Valentine’s week in February. The company stated that the range and volume of supply were good during this week, and higher average prices than in the previous year were achieved. For the first quarter of 2026 as a whole, March – as the first real spring month – brought a significant improvement in…