Fruits and vegetables are on display at the 2026 Tianjin International Seed Industry Expo, which was held from Oct 18 to 20 in Xiqing district, Tianjin. [Photo/WeChat account: TjXqgov]
The 2026 Tianjin International Seed Industry Expo was held from Oct 18 to 20 in Xiqing district, Tianjin.
More than 2,000 exhibitors presented over 10,000 new and specialty varieties, attracting over 4,000 buyers. Thirty international buyers from Chile, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Vietnam, Thailand, and other countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative met exhibitors with the goal of deepening cooperation.
Several Xiqing seed companies promoted their products at the expo. Tianjin Zhongtian Runnong Technology focused on fresh corn varieties. Its manager said the promoted varieties had high yield, good quality, and strong resistance.
Tianjin Luheng Seeds displayed a colorful variety of fruits and vegetables, including its "Lyucuimei No 2" green radish, which is sown in spring and harvested in summer and is grown across over 200 mu (13.33 hectares) in Xiaoshawo village.
Tianjin Hui'erjia Seed Technology presented broccoli, cauliflower, China rose radish, and new vegetable products.
The expo also featured a comprehensive field exhibition and two specialized field exhibitions, showcasing 1,656 new seed varieties from 285 companies, including 170 broccoli varieties from 17 companies and over 500 radish varieties from nearly 100 companies, helping buyers select seeds through field displays.