Hazera's new R&D greenhouse was unveiled last week in Made, the Netherlands. The nearly 5-hectare facility, located next to Hazera's headquarters, will serve as a 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 (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. This facility will also allow Hazera to refine its breeding techniques and accelerate the development of 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.
Hazera's newly appointed Deputy CEO Milena Vulcheva said: "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."
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