Florimond Desprez in the news

Florimond Desprez, a global seed industry leader, began in 1830 with sugar beet seeds and has since expanded internationally through acquisitions and R&D, now holding 40% of the world market.

French seed producer Florimond Desprez is developing innovative plant varieties to help farmers combat climate change and crop diseases.

François Desprez, head of the seed breeding group Florimond Desprez, has received a prestigious national merit appointment for his contributions to agriculture.

France's seed sector leads global exports and maintains food sovereignty through high R&D investment and a vast network of expert multiplication farmers.

Germicopa and its parent company Florimond Desprez are leveraging genomic research and strategic acquisitions to adapt potato seed breeding to climate and regulatory changes.

Three major seed companies are launching a 50 million euro R&D program to revive declining protein pea production through genetic innovation.

The French government has released 5 million euros to fund the Pea4Ever research program, led by GIE PeaBoost, to develop improved pea varieties over five years.

Florimond Desprez has become the majority shareholder of Danish potato seed breeder Danespo by acquiring the shares previously held by its partner DLF.

Agricultural experts manage a decade-long research process to develop specific wheat varieties used for baking bread.

Groupe Florimond Desprez has acquired a majority stake in Danespo to consolidate its seed potato breeding and sales operations under a unified executive leadership.

Florimond Desprez has become the majority shareholder of Danespo by acquiring DLF's 49% stake to strengthen its potato seed breeding and production business.

Florimond Desprez became the majority shareholder of Danish potato seed company Danespo to consolidate its global potato business unit.

Florimond Desprez and Danish group DLF Seeds have formed a strategic joint venture, United Beet Seeds, to consolidate their global beet and chicory seed operations.

Florimond Desprez and DLF Seeds have launched a joint venture called United Beet Seeds to merge their beet and chicory seed operations.

Florimond Desprez and DLF Seeds A/S have launched a joint venture named United Beet Seeds to co-develop and produce beet and chicory seeds.

DLF Seeds and Florimond Desprez are merging their beet and chicory seed operations into a joint venture to boost research and production.

Breeding and producing innovative, non-GMO seeds for climate-resilient agriculture through heavy R&D investment.

S&W Seed Company and Trigall Genetics are partnering to bring drought-tolerant wheat varieties to the Australian market.

Florimond Desprez secured a 40 million euro EIB loan to advance research into climate-resilient crops and new agricultural species amidst growing environmental challenges.

Developing climate-resilient seeds and securing 50 million euros in financing to combat emerging plant diseases and agricultural volatility.