1992 : creation of cot International by Lambertin Nurseries and Riou Orchards and introduction of the first collection of apricots from the United States 2000 : introduction of another collection from California 2007 : COT INTERNATIONAL's own hybridisation 2010 : diversification with cherries and American-Japanese plums 2014 : first sales of own varieties 2015 : Low Chilling research programme set up in Murcia (Spain) 2019 : Relocation and expansion of our infrastructure, emancipation of COT International from Château Pérouse (Riou orchards) 2021 : More than 50 patented varieties, we are present in about 20 countries around the world. 2022: 30 years of existence for COT International!