This year marks a unique milestone for the award-winning East Gippsland Vegetable Innovation Days (EGVID) with trials going online for the 2020 event. Rijk Zwaan was there with a full line-up of varieties and exciting innovations from our breeding program.
During the May 2020 East Gippsland Vegetable Innovation Days (EGVID) held in Lindenow, Victoria, Australia, Rijk Zwaan’s iceberg and cos lettuce varieties displayed both strength and versatility, with new varieties also proving impressive. Take the virtual tour.
Rijk Zwaan continues to support our growers and ensure continued supply of seeds as Covid-19 restrictions across parts of Australia take effect. We are fortunate to operate in an industry that provides an essential service to the public. As a result, we expect to continue to supply seeds in ways that are as normal as possible, despite increased restrictions and lockdowns throughout parts of Australia.
In July 2020, Rijk Zwaan will say farewell to a team member that has been integral in pioneering its development across Australasia – Arie Baelde. We speak with Arie about growth, what Rijk Zwaan stands for and his plans for retirement.
Following the cancellation of the Australian Melon Conference & Field Day, which was to be held in Western Australia this year, field trials of Rijk Zwaan latest melon varieties continued with four unique sweeter melons showcased.
Following the success of last years’ Fruit Logistica, which attracted over 78,000 visitors from 135 countries, Rijk Zwaan’s Western Australian Sales Representative, Lachlan Grierson travelled to Berlin for the 2020 event, held on 5 – 7 February.
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.
