Why choose Rijk Zwaan?
At Rijk Zwaan we regard our customers as partners. We strive to create win-win situations and the formation of long term partnerships in the entire value chain.
Why become one of Rijk Zwaan’s partners?
Improving production results
Selecting the right variety requires tailor-made advice. It is important to us that our varieties subsequently produce an optimal yield.
Aligning supply and demand
Our network in the global vegetable sector benefits you, providing valuable insights and connections tailored to your needs.
Combining strengths for R&D
We translate research insights into our breeding programmes, accelerating the development of innovative varieties
Win-win situations and long term partnerships
Rijk Zwaan UK offers a broad range of quality vegetable seeds. However our involvement with our customers does not just end with the sale of the seed. We regard our customers as our partners and we strive to create win-win situations and the formation of long term partnerships.
Typical of working with Rijk Zwaan
- Long-term partnership
- High ethical standards
- Win-win situations
- Open communication
- Personal approach
Growingadvice
Selecting the right variety requires tailor made advice. This advice requires in depth knowledge on specific growing conditions and the latest market developments. Our Crop Specialists recommend varieties only when they are convinced that it is the best choice for your situation. It is important to us that our varieties subsequently get an optimal result, which is why we devote considerable time and effort to sharing knowledge. What can we provide for you
- Experienced Crop Specialists
- Tailor-made advice through our Partner RZ customer portal
- Invitations to visit demo fields and greenhouses
- The opportunity to exchange ideas during our regular growers visits
- Reliable information from our variety trials
Chain collaboration
All characteristics of fruit and vegetables are packed in a tiny seed: seed quality, yield, resistances, fruit quality, improved shelf life, colour and taste. Grown and harvested by growers, processed, packed and brought to consumers by retailers and food service companies. That’s why our crop, marketing and chain specialists are in close contact with the entire value chain. What can we provide for you
- Experienced Account Managers, Marketing and Chain specialists
- A large international network within the vegetable chain
- Support and expertise for high quality seed supply
- Innovative products and concepts
- The chance to directly interact with consumers via Love my Salad
Investing in seed quality
Breeding for sustainability is at the heart of Rijk Zwaan’s approach to developing new and improved vegetable seeds. Seeds are at the beginning of the food chain and we recognise our contribution towards ensuring global food security. However, the importance of seed quality is often underestimated. 
Contact us
Rijk Zwaan UK is a wholley owned subsidiary of Rijk Zwaan, an international vegetable breeding company based in The Netherlands. Rijk Zwaan is a family owned company who are currently amongst the top five vegetable seed companies in the world.
Our seeds
In our quest for new and improved varieties, we take trends and demographic developments into account to identify the right priorities.
Our solutions
Our seeds form the basis for healthy and appealing vegetables. The world population continues to grow and the demands on food are increasing. That’s why our crop specialists and marketing specialists are in close contact with the entire vegetable chain. We discuss market developments, consumer trends and demographic shifts to identify the right priorities for our breeding programmes. This enables us to launch varieties that offer solutions to various societal challenges.