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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.

Last week, Rijk Zwaan’s Tatayoyo and Sweet Palermo received high recognition from the International Taste Institute (ITQI). The esteemed ITQI jury, consisting of multiple renowned chefs, awarded high marks to Rijk Zwaan’s products. Tatayoyo achieved the highest rating of three stars for its exceptional, appearance, olfaction, bursting flavour and texture. Sweet Palermo also received excellent scores, with the yellow sweet pointed pepper earning three stars as well. This recognition perfectly aligns with Rijk Zwaan's strategy to support these products with a brand that allows the company to explain their benefits throughout the supply chain.

We proudly announce the launch of our e-learning course on indoor sweet pepper cultivation, tailored specifically for India. This comprehensive course aims to revolutionize sweet pepper farming practices, catering to both seasoned growers and newcomers to the industry.

In December 2023, Rijk Zwaan Vietnam completed the construction of the first research & development station in Lam Dong province. The location is 1000 meters above sea level and has easy access from the Lien Khuong International Airport. From now on, this station will be the central hub of Rijk Zwaan’s R&D activities for Southeast Asia countries. Its total area is 3,8 hectares, divided into separate parts for different functions. This includes office areas, warehouses, greenhouses, net houses and open fields.

"Growing quality vegetables in the tropical lowlands is possible when we use the right varieties, the right growing strategy and the right technology", shared Friso Flok, Area Manager of Southeast Asia countries at Rijk Zwaan. The proof was shown in the annual Field Days, 19 – 23 February, hosted and organized by Dutch Greenery, the distributor of Rijk Zwaan in Thailand.

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.

Indonesian grower Sweet Greens is well on the way to reaching its ultimate goal: supplying to Asian and Middle Eastern markets. “We grow the sweetest, softest and juiciest melons for affordable market prices. Thanks to our optimal greenhouse, we can achieve the genetic potential of Rijk Zwaan’s seeds,” states Suhadi Zaini, CEO of the company. He is eager to move ‘freshly forward’, as expressed in Rijk Zwaan’s theme for Fruit Logistica in Berlin.

‘Freshly Forward, from Foundation to Future’ – this is the theme Rijk Zwaan has chosen for tackling today’s challenges, together with its partners.