From 1 - 5 May, the Technical Working Party for Vegetables (TWV) took place in Antalya, Turkey. This was the last time as chairman for Naktuinbouw employee Marian van Leeuwen. From 2024, Mr. Yoshiyuki OONO from Japan will become the new chairman of the TWV.

UPOV's Technical Working Party for Vegetables (TWV) took place in hybrid form this year. There were 85 participants online and 40 physically present. This working group is committed to developing and harmonising new directives.
Last TWV meeting as chairman for Marian van Leeuwen
It was for Marian van Leeuwen (DUS vegetable specialist at Naktuinbouw) after three years of chairmanship her last meeting in this position. The UPOV community warmly thanked Marian for her efforts over the past few years.
From 2024, Mr. Yoshiyuki OONO from Japan will become the new chairman of the TWV.