Every year, an afternoon is organized for the retired employees of Rijk Zwaan. There's a strong sense of community, making it a wonderful opportunity for everyone to catch up and update the retirees on developments within Rijk Zwaan. This year, the event was, of course, held in a special way, as the guests have helped shape the company and bring it to where it is today.

During the Pensionary event, we therefore reflected on key moments from Rijk Zwaan's first century in various ways. Perhaps the most important moment was the management buyout; for many in the audience, it was a moment they will not forget. That's why it was extremely special to watch the documentary about this key moment in history; for some, it was an emotional moment.

Besides a delicious lunch, we also thoroughly tested our guests' knowledge. Did you know that the cucumber was the first crop for which Rijk Zwaan launched its own variety? Surely most of the audience knew! The anniversary song was also a must-see, as was the Rijk Zwaan NXT experience. Phones came out en masse to capture this experience.