Events - 27-04-2026
VicVID 2026: Sneak preview
Victorian Vegetable Innovation Days 2026 is just around the corner — and registrations are now open.
This year, we’ll have 85 varieties on display, selected for Australian conditions and focused on performance, efficiency and market fit. take a look at this preview of what’s performing in the field!
Held at Taranto Farms in Tyabb on 7–8 May, VicVID is Victoria's flagship (free!) vegetable industry event — bringing together large-scale field trials, ag tech and practical insights, all focused on real-world vegetable production.
What’s in the field — a preview
This year, we’ll have 85 varieties on display, selected for Australian conditions and focused on performance, efficiency and market fit. Here’s a snapshot of what you can expect to see:
New celery & cauliflower for processing
Varieties specifically bred for processing, with physical and agronomic characteristics for efficiency and ease.
Mini celery
True mini celery, bred to reach size at maturity — expanding a premium, compact segment for celery growers.
Standout red cabbage
New, vigorous red cabbage variety that will get growers across the finish line faster.
Crunchy cos range
From baby to midi to large — a versatile cos × iceberg concept delivering crisp texture and flexibility across segments.
High-density lettuce plantings
Showing just how far yield and labour efficiency can be pushed with the right genetics.
Next-generation spinach varieties
Selected for reliable, year-round production — supporting consistent supply across changing conditions.
Interesting leaf types
A huge range of leaf types — winter butter leaf, crystal lettuce and burger-specific leaves — alongside three-dimensional, high-volume shapes that bring colour, texture and structure to any mix. Our Salanova® range delivers consistent, mature leaf quality in a bite-sized format, ready for efficient processing.
Rijk Zwaan at VicVID
Our team will be on-site across both days, with representatives from Australia, New Zealand, Asia and the Netherlands — ready to walk you through the trials and share practical insights from the field.
In-field sessions | 7 May
12:45 pm – Lettuce Panel
with Jos van der Knaap
1:45 pm – National Baby Leaf Project update
with Wim in 't Groen
Plan your visit
Whether you’re looking at what’s working now or planning ahead, VicVID is a chance to see it all in one place — in the field, under local conditions.
👉 Register for free tickets now via AUSVEG Victoria and get ready to explore what’s coming next.
