Hazera's new high-tech R&D greenhouse, unveiled last week in Made, the Netherlands,
marks a significant milestone in the company's ambition to become a leader in the
high-tech tomato industry. The nearly 5-hectare facility, located next to Hazera's
headquarters, will serve as a cutting-edge hub for research and development.
This investment, supported by Limagrain's vegetable seed division, aims to enhance
Hazera's research capabilities, focusing on developing tomato varieties with strong
disease resistance (particularly to ToBRFV), high yield and excellent taste.
The official opening was done by the Mayor of Made-Drimmelen. From left to right Elad Shalit
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(Hazera), Gilles Gay (Limagrain), Mayor of Made-Drimmelen Mr. Scholtze, Milena Vulcheva
(Deputy CEO Hazera) and Mary van Laar (Hazera)
The greenhouse is repurposed from an existing commercial operation, which aligns
with Hazera’s commitment to sustainability. This facility will also allow Hazera to refine
its breeding techniques and accelerate the development of innovative tomato
varieties that meet evolving market needs. By leveraging advanced technology and
expertise in breeding, Hazera aims to help growers overcome challenges and improve
the quality of their crops.
The Netherlands, as a hub for high-tech tomato production, provides the ideal setting
for this initiative, and Hazera envisions its new greenhouse as a vital tool for driving
innovation and growth in the global high-tech tomato market.
Big thanks to the team
After the presentations and a tour of the greenhouse, we had the opportunity to
discuss the future of tomato breeding in person with our partners. We also took the
time to express our heartfelt thanks to the dedicated team of employees and
contractors who worked on the construction of the new greenhouse.
Ready for the future
“This new greenhouse demonstrates our commitment to sustainability and efficiency,
as well as extension of business operations”, says the new appointed Deputy CEO
Milena Vulcheva. "We are incredibly grateful to everyone who contributed to this
intensive period. This is a key milestone in our drive for innovation and ambition to
become a leader in the high-tech tomato industry. Together with our partners
worldwide we will build a sustainable future."
A fresh boost for the region of Made
“The acquisition and renovation of André van Zeijl's greenhouse by Hazera provides a
fresh boost to Plukmade” according to Mayor Scholtze of Made-Drimmelen. “Since 1999,
Hazera has had its operations in Made, and this expansion further stimulates local
employment and commercial activity. It is something we, as a municipality, are proud
of.”
For more information, please contact:
Caroline Schonck, [email protected] / www.hazera.com / or check our social channels
HAZERA: Growing Together
Hazera Seeds is a global company that develops, produces, and commercialize seed varieties and is a
global leader in the seed industry. Hazera has headquarters in both the Netherlands and Israel and
operates subsidiaries in 11 countries, together with a distribution network serving over 130 markets.
Hazera is part of the Limagrain Group, an international farmers’ cooperative based in France. Limagrain
has grown into the largest seed company in Europe, specializing in vegetables, field crops and cereals.
The vegetable seed division at Limagrain is the largest in the industry.
