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Rijk Zwaan is a proud supporter of Health Futures Australia (HFA), a local not-for-profit organisation and health promotion charity headed by Dr. Shelley Bowen. Rijk Zwaan shares HFA’s belief that fresh, nutritious food is critical in building a happy and healthy human and local economy.

Rob Philip, Account Manager for Rijk Zwaan Australia presents a range of market leading spinach and chard varieties and new introductions featured at the East Gippsland Vegetable Innovation day (EGVID) trials during May 2020 at Lindenow, Victoria, Australia.

Rijk Zwaan lettuce varieties provided an abundance of vibrant colour and an enthusiastic response from growers when featured at the East Gippsland Vegetable Innovation day (EGVID) trials during May 2020 at Lindenow, Victoria, Australia.

Bao Duy from Sun City Produce walks through the fields, through the wind and rain, multitasking as he observes the crops during their mid-season harvest, while generously offering his time. ”It's good. I love it.”

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.

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.

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.