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.
Events27-02-2024
Successful Mega Field Day on Sweet Pepper in Rajasthan
A vibrant atmosphere filled the air as around 400 enthusiastic farmers gathered for the Mega Field Day organized on sweet pepper crop in Basedi village, Rajasthan. The event, held on 27th February 2024, was a resounding success, bringing together farmers, experts, and the chief guest esteemed Vice-chancellor of Jobner Agriculture University, Dr. Balraj Singh.
News02-03-2023
Rijk Zwaan and IG International introduce Sweet Palermo in India
IG International is one of India’s biggest importers of fresh fruit. Since being founded more than 50 years ago, the company has built up an efficient supply chain for providing high-quality fresh fruit, including blueberries, apples, dragon fruit, cherries and kiwis. It has a strong hold in 27 cities across India, supported by over 15 cold storages and dozens of refrigerator trucks. Besides its import activities, IG International increasingly takes the initiative to arrange for products to be grown locally, as is the case for Sweet Palermo. This is in line with the vision of Gian Chand Arora, the charismatic founder of the company. It is thanks to his rich experience and business acumen that the international trading company has such a strong base.
News09-02-2023
Tatayoyo® wins Fruit Logistica Innovation Award 2023
The new snack pepper brand Tatayoyo has won the Fruit Logistica Innovation Award 2023! The Dutch vegetable breeding company Rijk Zwaan is extremely honoured for this recognition of fresh produce professionals’ enthusiasm for Tatayoyo. This unique ready-to-eat pepper with bursting flavours is one of Rijk Zwaan’s inspiring innovations for the vegetable category showcased at Fruit Logistica 2023.
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.
News10-11-2022
Rijk Zwaan receives ‘Fresh Supplier of the Year’ award from grocery retailer SPAR
Grocery retailer SPAR International and vegetable breeding company Rijk Zwaan have been collaborating closely for more than a decade, resulting in numerous successful value chain projects together. On Tuesday 8 November, at SPAR International’s exclusive business briefing dinner, the retailer recognised this long-standing partnership by presenting Rijk Zwaan with its ‘Fresh Supplier of the Year’ award.
News09-10-2022
Mega Field Day cum Training Program in Rajasthan
Stories26-07-2022
Continuous learning is the key to success
“Trainings organized by Rijk Zwaan are more of practical knowledge and helped me to clear all my doubts about protected cultivation. "
News21-07-2022
Master professional indoor cucumber cultivation