In the future, will there still be a sufficient supply of fresh fruits and vegetables, every day and all year round? As climate change and resource shortages mean that availability can no longer be taken for granted, supply chain concerns are increasing among supermarkets. “Growers and retailers can count on our commitment to innovative long-term solutions,” say Rijk Zwaan’s Jan Doldersum and Ingeborg Kleijer.

We had an amazing time hosting successful Demo Days 2024 at our R&D station in Garakahalli, Karnataka. The event was a resounding success, bringing together approx 245 growers and stakeholders from across the country to celebrate RZ innovations.

The R&D top 30, highlighting the most innovative companies in the Netherlands, has been published on 6 December. Rijk Zwaan proudly holds the 11th position.

We recently hosted an engaging field day in Rajpura, Punjab, to introduce our latest innovation, the subtropical cauliflower variety Tirsuli RZ F1. This event brought together a large group of local farmers eager to experience firsthand the impressive performance of this new variety, designed specifically for subtropical climates.

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our two groundbreaking mini cucumber hybrids, Princestar RZ and Herostar RZ, set to revolutionize the farming experience and significantly boost production for growers. These exceptional hybrids are the result of years of dedicated research and development, aimed at enhancing yield and quality.

We produce seeds ourselves at numerous Rijk Zwaan facilities. Additionally, we work together with third-party seed producers. Each year, we carry out Fair Labour audits of our external partners to ensure that these companies work to the same standards that we uphold for Rijk Zwaan employees.

Contributing to a healthy lifestyle is a key driver of the ambitious Indian nursery, Nutrifresh. One way they achieve this is by cultivating SN!BS snack vegetables.

We are thrilled to announce the latest member of our cauliflower portfolio: Tirsuli RZ F1 Cauliflower! Named after the iconic Himalayan Peak Tirsuli, this variety has been specifically developed for subtropical climates in India, representing a significant advancement in our cauliflower offerings.

Rijk Zwaan, an international fruit and vegetable breeding company, is celebrating its first centenary. Since its foundation in 1924, Rijk Zwaan has grown into a global player active in more than 100 countries. The centenary celebrations kicked off on 1 July, the exact date that the company was originally founded.