DeRuiter Brand launches new tomato varieties with multi-gene virus resistance

Vegetables by Bayer, through their brand De Ruiter, has commercialized five new varieties in Canada and United States: three new TOV varieties, Serenity, Luminity and Grandice RES, along with two new beef varieties, Riboski and DRTH5075. These new offerings feature resistance to Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV), which means dependable protection without compromising on the high quality that growers expect from De Ruiter.

These five new varieties – Serenity, Luminity, Grandice RES, Riboski and DRTH5075 feature a science-backed shield that incorporates multiple resistance genes. These genes disrupt various stages of plant-virus interaction, offering enhanced protection while maintaining quality. Four of the five new varieties - Serenity, Luminity, Grandice RES, Riboski, also feature the FULLRED interiors, meaning a bold red interior to add appeal.

Serenity — Serenity has a compact, balanced plant habit with strong vigour and high yield potential. The FULLRED variety has large, high-quality fruits produced on trusses with good shape.  To help meet market demands for larger fruit size, Serenity has an average fruit weight of 190–220 grams.