Recently, several illegal Gerbera plantations were detected in the Mexican province Estado de México, which led to legal steps by Florist Holland. On Wednesday, 2 March 2016, these actions resulted in the confiscation and destruction of a complete Gerbera plantation, with plants that were reproduced illegally.

The company said that it strives to maintain genetic quality and to protect the honest grower and the integrity of the entire industry, supporting international floriculture’s supply chain and trade,

Florist Holland registers products under their correct names (PBR). These actions reaffirm the company’s commitment to customers and dealers, helping them to maintain a healthy market without unfair competition through illegal propagation of their genetics.

Florist Holland said it will continue its controls and urges all producers to work within the legal framework and to report any illegal reproduction of Gerberas by approaching the company directly or one of its worldwide agents.