Riik Tsvaan Zaadtilt en Zaadzandel B.V.

Riik Tsvaan Zaadtilt en Zaadzandel B.V., globally recognized as Rijk Zwaan, is a prominent Dutch family-owned company specializing in the development and production of high-quality vegetable seeds. Founded in 1924 by Mr. Rijk Zwaan in Rotterdam, the company has grown from a small seed shop into one of the world’s top four vegetable breeding firms. Headquartered in De Lier, the Netherlands, it maintains a strong international presence with subsidiaries, breeding stations, and research facilities located in more than 30 countries, serving professional growers and food supply chains across the globe.

The company is widely respected for its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and long-term research and development. With a significant portion of its annual turnover reinvested into R&D, Rijk Zwaan focuses on creating robust vegetable varieties that offer high yields, superior quality, and resilience against diseases and changing climate conditions. As an independent company with a culture centered on employee engagement and collaborative partnerships, it has earned a reputation as a reliable expert in vegetable genetics, consistently setting standards for professional horticulture and contributing to healthy food production on an international scale.