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News10-04-2024
The changing landscape of the pickling cucumber industry
A market that evolves continuously needs innovations. Each market
seeks certain traits that help them to reach their best potential in terms
of production and quality to meet the needs of the entire chain. A
company such as Rijk Zwaan stands at the beginning of this chain: Rijk
Zwaan breeds for new traits to cross in varieties to meet these needs. But
how do they accomplish this? How do they stay informed about current
events in North America while being active in so many different
countries? What are key traits to focus on right now? And what does this
mean for you – as a partner in this chain? Discover this when you delve
into the article below.
News04-04-2024
Max Saad of RZH Canada and John DeVries of RZ Canada are excited to bring a new player in the Long English cucumber market!
Introducing the latest innovation in long English cucumbers from Rijk Zwaan: BLUERAY RZ, a promising new variety for high tech greenhouse growers.
News13-07-2023
Chiriaco RZ: The New Honeydew Melon with Irresistibly Sweet Flavor for Fresh Market and Processing
Introducing Chiriaco RZ, a new honeydew melon variety that excels in both quality and versatility. This dual-purpose melon is well-suited for both fresh market consumption and processing. One of its standout features is its concentrated setting, which allows for a bulk harvest in just a couple of picks. It allows for more efficient use of resources such as labor, fuel, and machinery, leading to cost savings for the grower.
News07-02-2023
Rijk Zwaan launches two INSV-resistant Romaine lettuce varieties for US market
After years of intensive research and breeding, the Dutch vegetable seed company Rijk Zwaan is launching two Romaine lettuce varieties for the US market with a resistance against the Impatiens necrotic spot virus (INSV). These varieties are the first in the company’s INSV Defense line. “We are really excited that we can support lettuce growers and processing companies with this breakthrough. For them, this can make the difference between profit and loss,” state Johan Schut and Christophe Thomas from the Rijk Zwaan breeding team.
News05-12-2022
Rijk Zwaan launches first tomato varieties with high resistance against ToBRFV
The Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus or ToBRFV has been causing major economic losses in tomato cultivation worldwide. Rijk Zwaan’s team of researchers found new, unique genetics resulting in a high resistance level to ToBRFV.
News18-07-2022
Rijk Zwaan’s extensive Sandwich Leaf lettuce range on show at IFPA Foodservice
From July 28-29, the IFPA Foodservice Conference will be held in Monterey, California. Rijk Zwaan will be exhibiting at the event to showcase its popular Sandwich Leaf lettuce varieties. These can be produced locally in open field or in controlled environments. Also on show will be Rijk Zwaan’s new attractive and unique red vein arugula variety, Nemesis RZ. Visit the Rijk Zwaan booth #517 to learn how these varieties can benefit you.
News04-04-2022
Rijk Zwaan presents a palette of colorful vegetables during Fruit Logistica 2022
Everyone craves color in their life, and what could be more magnetizing than a display of colorful fresh vegetables to capture people’s attention and draw consumers to the shelves? At Fruit Logistica from April 5-7, vegetable breeding company Rijk Zwaan is presenting its palette of bright, healthy and inspiring vegetables to help retailers add more color to the fresh produce category. Don’t miss it!
Stories13-12-2021
During congress of the International Seed Federation Marco van Leeuwen reflects on the impact and opportunities of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected global food production. Even though farming and seed sector activities have been broadly exempted from restrictive measures, it is difficult to anticipate what the medium- and long-term impact will be. Seed is a foundational contributor in ensuring food security. Marco van Leeuwen (Board of Directors Rijk Zwaan) reflects on the impact and opportunities of COVID-19 during the annual congress of the International Seed Federation (ISF).
News15-07-2021
Investing in seed quality
Breeding for sustainability is at the heart of Rijk Zwaan’s approach to developing new and improved vegetable seeds. Seeds are at the beginning of the food chain and we recognise our contribution towards ensuring global food security. However, the importance of seed quality is often underestimated.