Who we are
As a breeder, we embellish the world with colourful flowers and plants by developing innovative and sustainable Anthuriums, Bromeliads and Orchids for growers and consumers.
Our goal is to make the world a more beautiful place and enable everyone – wherever they are in the world – to enjoy Anthuriums, Orchids and Bromeliads.
A Leader in Sustainable Plant Propagation and Innovation
Anthura MK is a state-of-the-art production facility and laboratory, specializing in the propagation of Phalaenopsis and Anthurium young plants.
Launched in October 2014 on a small scale with a limited number of employees, the company has experienced consistent and significant growth over the past decade. Today, we stand as a major player in the region, having made the first large-scale investment of this kind, with a strong focus on sustainability and environmentally responsible practices. In October 2024, we proudly celebrated our 10th anniversary, marking a decade of innovation, growth, and commitment to excellence.
Strategically located at the entrance of Kochani, Anthura MK has seen rapid development since 2024. To meet the increasing global demand for our high-quality plant material, we have scheduled further expansions in 2024 and 2025. Between the last quarter of 2014 and the end of 2023, we have significantly increased both our output and the number of highly skilled employees, ensuring our position as a key player in the industry.
Creating blooming happiness
At Anthura MK, the fulfillment of our company motto, "Creating blooming happiness", requires the collective effort and proactive engagement of our entire workforce.
Each day, our employees bring passion, precision, and dedication to their jobs, ensuring that our customers receive the finest plant material, enabling them to deliver "blooming happiness" to consumers across the globe.
We are committed to a balanced and responsible approach to business, considering not only financial performance but also the social and environmental impact of our operations. This strategy ensures that we meet the strict demands of the market while creating value for all our stakeholders.
Our core business lies in the production of high-quality Phalaenopsis and Anthurium plants through tissue culture. These plants are cultivated under controlled laboratory conditions, adhering to rigorous hygiene standards that apply to all employees. Through the development of a highly efficient and professional team, Anthura MK has been able to establish a reliable production process, delivering consistently high-quality young plants.
Looking forward, Anthura MK remains committed to continue building on our successes and leading the way in sustainable plant production in North Macedonia for the worldwide market.
Global presence
Anthura supplies young plant material in more than 70 countries around the world. Hundreds of growers on different continents cultivate Anthuriums, Bromeliads and Orchids with care.
Every day, millions of consumers worldwide enjoy our flowers and plants. Our Anthura varieties travel from Germany, North Macedonia and China, as well as the Netherlands. Starting from these production sites, our plants travel to every corner of the world. This is our way of contributing to a moment of happiness for consumers worldwide.
International team of more than 30 nationalities
Around 1.300 employees worldwide
More than 700 varieties
Growers on 5 continents
Sales in more than 70 countries
Working together for a more beautiful world
A more beautiful world encompasses a variety of aspects. There is the aesthetic dimension, with an emphasis on colour, beauty and happiness. There is also a sustainable side, which focuses on preserving the world for future generations. This includes making products and processes more sustainable, reducing energy consumption, and using water sparingly. It also includes reintroducing orchids, protecting rare breeds and nurturing biodiversity.
Working together
We work as a team on every front and this is the backbone of our company. By sharing knowledge and being interactive, we achieve an integrated approach to research and development. This cooperation not only promotes process and product innovation, but also opens doors to new opportunities and markets through external partnerships. It is the key to better results, sustainable success and, above all, streamlined internal and external connections. This keeps us at the forefront. Together we achieve more!
Beautiful long-lasting products
A beautiful and durable plant is not only an aesthetic addition to our living environment, but also a sustainable choice for greenery in our home. Plants such as Anthuriums, Bromeliads and Orchids thrive with minimal care and are resilient in different environments. These colourful companions require little water and thrive in a variety of light conditions, making them an ideal choice for novice and experienced plant lovers alike. Their durability and simplicity of care mean that these plants are not only beautiful but also practical and suitable for various living spaces.
Our environment
Sustainability, or caring for nature and our environment, is in our DNA.
We nurture a deep-rooted concern for nature and our environment. This is not just a principle; it forms the essence of who we are and how we act. Our dedication leads to responsible choices and a lasting positive impact on the world around us.
In breeding, for instance, we devote a lot of attention to the resilience of our plants; in cultivation we focus on crop protection and reduction of water consumption; and in our environment we emphasize biodiversity.
Caring for each other
Caring for each other is the force that connects us and strengthens our mutual relationships, both internally and externally. #togetherweareanthura is more than a hashtag, it is an expression of our mutual commitment.
If you would like to become part of our team, check out our job vacancies.
Future-proof
We go even further... This section features some of the concepts we believe are important, on which we work every day to make tomorrow's world a more beautiful place.
Resilience
- Breeding for resistances and shelf life
- Attention to resilience within cultivation
Crop Protection
- Mesh on windows to prevent flying insects
- Stringent hygiene measures
- Robust scouting and detection action
- Biological controls
Biodiversity
- Breeding to boost biodiversity
- Botanical greenhouse with Anthurium varieties
- Biological controls
- Encouraging biodiversity around the greenhouse and in the gardens
Water
- Sensors
- Watering per table
- Ebb/flow tables with 8,800 taps
- Wicks in trays
- Rainwater collection
- Use of rainwater in greenhouse (50%)
- Underground water storage (50%)
- Water recirculation
Other
- Minimize waste
- Reduce packaging
- Peat-free cultivation
A fascinating history dating back to 1938
In 1938, the first generation of the Van der Knaap family started their own horticultural business. By sticking to a long-term vision and with a clear focus on expertise, entrepreneurship and flexibility, we have grown from a small family business to a world-class player in the Orchid, Bromeliad and Anthurium sector. Off to the 100!
Would you like to come and join our team?
