Introducing Chiriaco RZ, a new honeydew melon variety that excels in both quality and versatility. This dual-purpose melon is well-suited for both fresh market consumption and processing. One of its standout features is its concentrated setting, which allows for a bulk harvest in just a couple of picks. It allows for more efficient use of resources such as labor, fuel, and machinery, leading to cost savings for the grower.

After years of intensive research and breeding, the Dutch vegetable seed company Rijk Zwaan is launching two Romaine lettuce varieties for the US market with a resistance against the Impatiens necrotic spot virus (INSV). These varieties are the first in the company’s INSV Defense line. “We are really excited that we can support lettuce growers and processing companies with this breakthrough. For them, this can make the difference between profit and loss,” state Johan Schut and Christophe Thomas from the Rijk Zwaan breeding team.

The Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus or ToBRFV has been causing major economic losses in tomato cultivation worldwide. Rijk Zwaan’s team of researchers found new, unique genetics resulting in a high resistance level to ToBRFV.