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News12-04-2024
These new organic varieties help cucumber and pepper growers to face the future
Thanks to combining both endurance and high production with extensive resistances, Rijk Zwaan’s organic cucumber and pepper varieties are perfect aligned with growers’ needs. The company has produced two leaflets containing an overview of all its organic – and, for some segments, non-chemically treated – varieties. Here, Crop Specialists John Verbruggen, Florian Friedrich and Johannes Van Megen discuss their personal favourites, including some newcomers.
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.
Stories21-03-2024
These seven brassica specialties tick the right boxes
New brassica trends often start in Asia and the USA, according to Michael Kreitz, Crop Coordinator Cauliflower and Kohlrabi at Rijk Zwaan. But the popularity of novelties like green or white Romanesco and purple cauliflower is not limited to trending markets; they also add value in traditional markets. He highlights seven interesting Rijk Zwaan brassica specialties that tick the most important boxes.
News13-03-2024
"Colourful brassicas make a statement on the plate"
Salad Savoy Corporation is the Home of Color, Taste & Nutrition®. As the name suggests, brassicas are the lifeblood of this company based in Salinas, USA. CEO Seth Karm and his colleagues are real pioneers who grow and sell colourful Rijk Zwaan specials like Delaverde RZ, Vitaverde RZ and Gilverde RZ. “The colours bring out fun and creativity, as chefs can really design dishes that appeal to more senses than taste,” he says.
Stories15-02-2024
“Salanova® lettuce is unique in the marketplace”
Ten million heads of lettuce are hydroponically grown at Great Lakes Growers in Ohio, USA, every year: clean, fresh and delicious. “We like the Salanova lettuces for the uniformity, colour and simplicity of cultivation. Our collaboration with Rijk Zwaan is one of the single most important factors in our success,” says CEO and owner John Bonner. He explains why Salanova helps him to move ‘freshly forward’. ‘Freshly Forward, from Foundation to Future’ – this is the theme Rijk Zwaan has chosen for tackling today’s challenges, together with its partners.
Stories04-02-2024
New collaboration between European growers enables consumers to enjoy Snack Lettuce year round
Five major European growers’ cooperatives have joined forces to supply Rijk Zwaan’s innovative Crunchy Lettuce to retail chains throughout Europe all year round. The three Spanish founders – JimboFresh International, Fruca and El Dulze – are excited about the new chapter in this story. “Together with the leading growers’ cooperatives Landfrisch AG in Germany and Fellini Patrizio Srl in Italy, we can reach out to a new generation of consumers who will love the texture, flavour and crunch of this unique product, 365 days a year,” says Miguel Ángel Jiménez, CEO of JimboFresh. Four of the growers’ cooperatives and Rijk Zwaan will showcase this Snack Lettuce on their booths at this year’s Fruit Logistica in Berlin.
Stories01-02-2024
“Salatrio lettuce is perfect for Japanese consumers”
The SARA farm was the first to introduce Rijk Zwaan’s Salatrio – a bouquet of three different lettuce types – in Japan, according to COO Taizo Sano. “When I first saw this ‘living’ lettuce in 2016, I knew it would be perfect for Japanese consumers. And I was proved right. They like Salatrio’s taste, texture, appearance and long shelf life,” he says. SARA is now ready for the next evolution and will keep on moving ‘freshly forward’, in line with the Rijk Zwaan theme at Fruit Logistica in Berlin.
Stories30-01-2024
“Yellow-flesh Tropical Honey RZ meets consumer demands”
Yellow watermelon is a niche product, but one with potential, according to Angel del Pino of Anecoop: “It is an ideal partner for red watermelon, because they complement each other to perfection in all sorts of delicious dishes.” When the Spanish cooperative went in search of a yellow variety with better quality and size, it was pleasantly surprised by Rijk Zwaan’s new variety, Tropical Honey RZ. Innovating helps Anecoop to move ‘freshly forward’, in line with Rijk Zwaan’s theme at Fruit Logistica.
News26-01-2024
Plant measurements in our TCHT: numbers tell the tale
In the Rijk Zwaan Trial Centre High Tech, we collect extensive plant measurements on a weekly basis on a selection of varieties. This is part of a variety-specific dataset that includes plant measurements, as well as climate and production data. In this way, we gain extensive knowledge about our varieties. These plant measurements include: