While Vivynne and kids were in town, we also visited the Aalsmeer Flower Auction, the largest in the world. Over 22 million flowers and plants are sold daily with annual sales to wholesalers around the world of almost $2 billion. This is a reverse auction with the price falling until someone is willing to pay it. The building itself is almost 1 million square meters, making it the largest 1-story building in the world. Had no idea that the flower biz was so huge, but thankful that prices are very low here so we always have fresh flowers on the table.
Monday, August 14, 2006
Land of Flowers...
While Vivynne and kids were in town, we also visited the Aalsmeer Flower Auction, the largest in the world. Over 22 million flowers and plants are sold daily with annual sales to wholesalers around the world of almost $2 billion. This is a reverse auction with the price falling until someone is willing to pay it. The building itself is almost 1 million square meters, making it the largest 1-story building in the world. Had no idea that the flower biz was so huge, but thankful that prices are very low here so we always have fresh flowers on the table.
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