De Ruiter® Brand Expands Tomato Portfolio with Introduction of Solstic Roma Variety

LEAMINGTON, Ontario. (November 3, 2026) — The De Ruiter® commercial tomato portfolio just got bigger. De Ruiter, a vegetable seed brand of Bayer, has introduced Solstic, its first Roma tomato variety to feature multi-gene intermediate resistance to Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV.) Designed for high-tech greenhouse production, Solstic offers growers a combination of a robust disease resistance package*, harvest flexibility and consistent fruit quality.

Further strengthening De Ruiter’s already well-established tomato portfolio, inclusive of beef and tomatoes-on-the-vine (TOV) offerings, Solstic (previously trialed under pre-commercial designation DRTJ4101), supports lit and unlit production cycles and loose or truss harvesting. The variety combines intermediate resistance to Powdery mildew with strong plant vigor and consistent fruit setting to support reliable yield potential. Solstic also produces uniform, oval-shaped red fruit averaging 90 to 110 grams and has demonstrated low susceptibility to blossom end rot. Together, these characteristics help growers navigate production challenges while maintaining consistent fruit quality.

“Solstic expands our tomato portfolio with a variety designed to give greenhouse growers great flexibility without compromising fruit quality,” said Stephanie Poletti, a Marketing Manager for De Ruiter. “From its robust disease-resistance package to consistent fruit setting and harvest versatility as a loose or truss variety, Solstic reflects our commitment to developing innovative solutions that support growers throughout the production process, but also the marketplace.”

Growers interested in seeing Solstic firsthand can request a private appointment at De Ruiter demonstration houses in Leamington, Canada, or the Netherlands. These visits provide an opportunity to evaluate Solstic alongside other varieties in the De Ruiter tomato portfolio and connect with the company’s team. Visits can be scheduled here.

For more information about Solstic and the De Ruiter tomato portfolio, visit www.vegetables.bayer.com⁠.

About De Ruiter

De Ruiter^® Brand is dedicated to supporting protected culture growers with innovative seed solutions designed to meet the needs of today and future generations. With a long-standing legacy in seed innovation, De Ruiter focuses on developing high-performing vegetable varieties for greenhouse and glasshouse production, aiming to help growers pursue improved yield, quality, and resilience, while also keeping consumer experience, consistency, and desirability at the forefront. We are proud to work with industry collaborators around the world to continually advance breeding solutions that address the unique challenges of controlled-environment growing. Together with our growers, we share a passion for bringing high-quality, nutritious produce to consumers and contributing to a balanced plate for our global community. De Ruiter is one of the seed brands within the Vegetable Seeds business of Bayer’s Crop Science division. For more information about De Ruiter seed, visit www.vegetables.bayer.com

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Disclaimer

*HR = High Resistance. IR = Intermediate Resistance. To find out more about disease resistance and the applicable levels of disease resistance, visit www.worldseed.org, and view the “Definition of the Terms Describing the Reaction of Plants to Pests for the Vegetable Industry” paper in the Vegetable Resources section.

Performance may vary, from location to location and from year to year, as local growing, soil and environmental conditions may vary. Growers should evaluate data from multiple locations and years whenever possible and should consider the impacts of these conditions on their growing environment.

The recommendations in this material are based upon trial observations and feedback received from a limited number of growers and growing environments. These recommendations should be considered as one reference point and should not be substituted for the professional opinion of agronomists, entomologists or other relevant experts evaluating specific conditions.

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All information on Bayer IR-ToBRFV tomato varieties reflects tests and knowledge at product launch. On request, Bayer will share available data on performance, seed treatment, and detection, as permitted by law and Grower shall maintain confidentiality with respect thereto. Resistance is defined by the virus state at launch and may be updated as knowledge evolves; this disclaimer shall be deemed modified by such update upon communication thereof. The Grower is responsible for assessing local suitability and acknowledges that crop management practices may affect resistance, for which Bayer is not liable. Bayer’s only warranty is label conformity at dispatch; all other warranties are disclaimed and liability is limited to a refund up to the seed price. Grower shall not transfer any data provided hereunder without Bayer’s prior written consent and shall indemnify and hold harmless Bayer for all losses arising from any unauthorized transfer, including by third parties.