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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.