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Salderton raises the bar for Roma-type tomatoes with ToBRFV resistance in Spain

Salderton is Harmoniz’s latest Roma-type tomato introduction for the current season. The variety is designed for medium-short crop cycles and stands out for its uniform fruit shape, large calibre (L), and strong, continuous fruit-setting capacity.[...]

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Harmoniz Ibérica: a trusted partner across the value chain

Promoting the demand for healthy, tasty, premium-quality produce is the mission of Harmoniz, a tomato specialist that entered the Bell pepper market two seasons ago. As Mauricio Fernández, General Manager of Harmoniz Ibérica, explains: “We see varietal development as a process that connects the grower, the distribution sector, and the consumer.”[...]

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Harmoniz in Lazio: Partnering with growers to build value

Among Italy’s premier areas for fresh tomato production, Lazio holds a pivotal position. Thanks to the Agro Pontino area — with roughly 1,500 hectares of greenhouse vegetable production — this region has become a true point of reference for quality horticulture in Central and Southern Italy. It’s in this context that Harmoniz [...]

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Tomato grower continues testing upgrade tomato harvest robot with new variety

In 2024, inaho conducted a successful trial of its harvesting robot at Kwekerij Duijvestijn using Dormaplum, a snack tomato variety developed by Harmoniz Seed. The characteristics of Dormaplum – particularly its compact trusses, low sensitivity to fruit damage, and strong shelf life – proved to be highly compatible with robotic harvesting [...]

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Advanced genetics and integrated value chains: The Harmoniz model for the future of horticulture

Genetics now play a pivotal role in shaping efficient, consumer-focused horticultural value chains. It directly impacts production profitability, supply continuity, and—most importantly-quality and consumer loyalty. [...]

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Yield, resistance, and fruit quality: the foundations of harmoniz’s R&D for tomato and bell pepper

The seed company is testing new varieties of large-sized tomatoes with resistance to the Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) this season. These will join a wide range of mini-plums tomatoes that are also resistant, led by Gabor, their latest addition in this segment. [...]

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Duresca F1 by Harmoniz: An evolving competitive landscape for Sicilian cherry tomatoes

"Meeting all these critical market demands is Duresca F1, a cherry tomato variety that stands out not only for growers but also for distributors. Duresca F1 combines vigor, high yield, and excellent organoleptic qualities, positioning itself as a premium choice for both domestic and international markets."

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