Morgan Hill, California
January 5, 2009
Sakata Seed America and
Alf Christianson Seed Company are pleased to announce the
purchase of Reed’s Seeds cabbage genetics by
Sakata Seed Corporation
of Yokohama, Japan. The purchase includes all existing
commercial varieties as well as the genetics from this long
standing and highly regarded breeding program.
Reed’s Seeds cabbage program, based in Cortland, New York,
includes various kinds of hybrid cabbage consisting of market
leading fresh market green and red, savoy, processing and
storage types. The addition of these varieties expands and
broadens Sakata’s already excellent and diverse cabbage line
globally. The infusion of these new genetics into Sakata’s
breeding program is sure to produce exciting future hybrids.
Sakata Seed Corporation looks forward to developing new and
superior cabbage varieties for growers around the world.
Reed’s Seeds will continue to operate their seed dealership
business, which includes the representation of the Sakata and
Chriseed branded line of vegetable products.
Sakata Seed America, Inc. is a subsidiary of Sakata Seed
Corporation and is located in Morgan Hill, California. The
company provides high quality flower and vegetable seed.
Alf Christianson Seed Company is a subsidiary of Sakata Seed
Corporation and is based in Mt. Vernon, Washington. The company
markets high quality vegetable seed in the USA and
internationally under the Chriseed brand. |
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