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The world is facing a serious health crisis as a result of the Coronavirus outbreak. Health organisations and governments across the globe are implementing various measures to limit the spread of the virus. Rijk Zwaan recognises the importance of this and is taking appropriate steps.

"Balance is my story" This is the remarkable story of Patrick de Craen, who came from The Netherlands to help create one of the most successful glasshouse operations just 60 minutes north of Sydney, Australia growing snack cucumbers at Family Fresh Farms.

Seeding change is at the heart of what we do as a vegetable breeding company. We do this by spending years drawing what we can from nature to create varieties that not only meet consumer demands in terms of taste, convenience and nutrition, and aesthetics, but are bred with sustainability in mind and offer benefits for the entire chain.

Two hundred and thirty solar panels installed at Rijk Zwaan’s Australia’s head office have the potential to run the site for zero cost and virtually zero pollution.

From a seed to a seedling and finally a tomato plant, three key players in the tomato chain bring a fun and interactive activity to the Little Food Festival with the aim of educating the next generation about where tomatoes come from.

Blueleaf cucumber varieties are securing our food future by providing growers with stronger and more reliable plants, and the market with darker and more attractive fruit.

With effect from 01 July 2019 the International Bremia Evaluation Board Europe (IBEB-EU) has designated a new official race of downy mildew in lettuce, Bl:36EU.

A spoon, a wrap, and that crunchy bite as you sink your teeth into a healthy taco – lettuce has always been the foundation for tasty salads, but with recent innovations the humble leaf now offers much more.

The future of farming and food production is a shared responsibility. While the world’s population is increasing at a rapid rate, and available arable land and water are becoming increasingly scarce, this presents opportunities for key players in the industry to explore new pathways for vegetable development.

The world of food, fibre and farming will come together this month to focus on global food security, and Rijk Zwaan will demonstrate our corporate social responsibility through innovations in vegetable breeding that are helping to sustain cucumber production and increase lettuce consumption.