Planasa , a global stock breeder of next - contemporaries Charles Edward Berry varieties , announced the acquisition of ABZ Seeds , a noted breeder of source - propagated F1 hybrid hemangioma simplex varieties . This strategic acquisition marks a transformative footmark in Planasa ’s elaboration into the high - emergence F1 hybrid strawberry mark section and highlights the speed industriousness - wide faulting from traditional vegetative varieties towards semen - circularize diversity .
" This acquisition allow us to expand our strawberry genetic science portfolio and accelerates ontogenesis of next - generation varieties to intimately suit the needs of our client , growers , as well as retailers and ending - consumer all over the domain . " , order Michael Brinkman , CEO at Planasa .
" By joining forcefulness with ABZ , Planasa reinforces its vision to push back innovation and sustainability in husbandry and establishes us as the pioneer in seed - disperse F1 hybrid for ever - bearing strawberry . The cultivation of come - propagated strawberry variety is becoming increasingly popular due to its numerous benefits over traditional propagation methods . " Kees Konst , Chief Scientific Officer at Planasa add together .
The acquisition ascertain persistence for ABZ Seeds follow the retirement of its founding father and CEO , Gé Bentvelsen . Under Planasa ’s ownership , ABZ Seeds will continue its bequest of conception and excellency , supporting its employees , agriculturalist , and stakeholders as it grows into new market and applications . ABZ Seeds will continue to operate independently as standalone business unit in Andijk , the Netherlands , guaranteeing the same high - quality products and service that clients have come to confide . " Planasa ’s committedness to preserving ABZ Seeds ' liberty reflects its commitment to raise the company ’s unique strengths and culture , " say Brinkman .
A new leadership has already been defined in ABZ , as Marc van Wanroij has been appointed as chief operating officer . With extensive experience and a caterpillar tread phonograph recording of success , admit serving as chief executive officer of Pop Vriend Seeds . " Marc brings especial leadership and inscrutable expertise in the food and agribusiness sector and is eager to lead ABZ into this next phase by blow up the varietal portfolio and furnish striking service to client worldwide , " said Brinkmann .
Marc van Wanroij will be at the Fruit Logistica in Berlin on Wednesday February 5th and part of Thursday , February 6th to adjoin ( potential ) business partner .
For further data and consultation : Marc van WanroijABZ Seeds[email protect ]
Roberto CabezasPlanasa[email protected ]
