Sakata Seed America, Inc. is pleased to announce the official launch of its newly updated web site, www.sakata.com.  The new Sakata web site features a variety of benefits to customers including a corporate entry point for access to Sakata Seed Corporation and its subsidiary companies, improved navigation and ease of use, enhanced product information including the addition of former Daehnfeldt flower product line and product specifications, details, images and seed enhancement information.  Visitors can also access current events, the Sakata News on-line newsletter and Press Releases.  The web site also enables users to locate a Sakata distributor in their area and review frequently asked questions. 

The newly designed website now offers online order tracking and live seed availability for authorized customers.  Order and contract status, detailed seed availability and the product image gallery is currently live.  On-line ordering for authorized distributors is scheduled to go live by February, 2004.

Sakata.com also features an on-line catalog where visitors can browse through Sakata’s Flower and Vegetable seed varieties, where upon selection, a description of that variety, cultural details and product specifications are displayed along with seed availability and seed enhancement information.  Authorized customers can go directly to the “Customer Service” area on the website to track orders, contracts and access seed availability and images.  To access the “Customer Service” features, customers must register by visiting http://www.sakata.com/newUser.asp. 

Sakata.com was designed and executed by Ampersand Corporation.  Ampersand helps companies forge winning relationships with their customers through superior web based business solutions.  Ampersand has extensive experience in working with customers from SMB to Fortune 500 companies.  Ampersand is specifically committed to deliver the business value of IT to its customers through quantifiable returns.

Sakata Seed America, Inc., a subsidiary of Sakata Seed Corporation is located in Morgan Hill, California.  Involved in agriculture for over 90 years, Sakata helps grower’s worldwide benefit through its research of improved plant varieties.  The company provides high quality flower and vegetable seed.  For additional information on Sakata’s products, services, or dealers, please visit our web site at www.sakata.com or call (408) 778-7758.