On 1 July, the European working group of the International Bremia Evaluation Board (IBEB-EU) did not denominate a new race of downy mildew in lettuce. 

Members of the brassica family are known for their versatility and nutritional value. With the #embracebrassicas campaign, we’re adding 'element of surprise' to that list. “This world-class crop deserves a place in the spotlight. Together with our chain managers and partners, we will inspire consumers with innovations such as rosé cabbage,” says Christian Spangenberg, Crop Co-ordinator at Rijk Zwaan.

Feel the crunch in every bite! MyCubies® is Rijk Zwaan’s brand of mini snack cucumbers that will be showcased at Fruit Logistica 2026. They are extra crunchy thanks to their higher dry matter content compared to long cucumbers. With their amazing flavour and texture, MyCubies offer an appealing fresh, healthy and delicious snack.

As a global fruit and vegetable breeding company, Rijk Zwaan supports the #FightforFresh initiative launched by the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) – not only with innovative varieties, but also with research and communication related to health and nutrition. In fact, health & nutrition is one of the company’s three themes at Fruit Logistica 2026. “By understanding and communicating the health impact of food properties, we can build a strong, solid message that stands out above the noise,” says Ana Molina Jiménez, Nutritionist at Rijk Zwaan.

Blue Leaf™ in cucumbers is not just one visual trait or a plant type. It is a set of traits that we are continuously further improving. Thanks to the resilience and robustness of the varieties, growers can depend on a secure harvest. Meanwhile, retailers benefit from a consistent and reliable supply. Javier López Rodríguez, Crop Co-ordinator Cucumber at Rijk Zwaan, explains how this innovation is driving sustainability, which is one of Rijk Zwaan’s key themes at Fruit Logistica 2026.

‘Wow, that tastes nice and fresh!’… Try Rijk Zwaan’s new, crunchy snack tomato Calchetto RZ and experience how crunchiness makes you feel. It’s one of the many traits we pay attention to when selecting snack vegetable varieties. Test our crunchy champions at Fruit Logistica 2026, along with other favourites for both the conventional market and the organic segment.

“Very promising step towards solving a chainwide problem”

The currant-lettuce aphid doesn’t only cause problems for growers of iceberg lettuce, but also for retailers and processing companies. In this interview with Jantine Heemskerk, managing director of Heemskerk fresh & easy, she describes Rijk Zwaan’s Nr:0,1-resistant varieties – Happinas RZ and Friendlinas RZ – as “a significant and promising step” towards a sustainable solution for this problem.

Crunshella® is the new name for Rijk Zwaan’s sweet, crunchy mini Snack Lettuce, which has amassed countless fans in Europe in recent years. The launch of the brand at Fruit Logistica 2026 is a major step towards the ultimate goal: year-round on-shelf availability. Rijk Zwaan and Spanish growers’ cooperatives are inviting retailers and lettuce growers from Northern Europe to join them in promoting Crunshella.