Robbie Gieslink is the new R&D Manager at ABZ Seeds, a strawberry breeding company specializing in varieties propagated from seed. He brings more than 20 years of experience in breeding and leading teams within the horticultural sector.
"At my previous employer, Syngenta Flowers, I was passionate and dedicated to breeding my crops and leading a team of breeders. This role allowed me to develop innovative solutions and respond to changing customer needs and climate challenges. Moving to ABZ Seeds offers me an exciting new challenge in which I can make the most of my expertise as a breeder and team leader," said Robbie.
Strawberry production is currently largely done with varieties from cuttings. With varieties from seed, there are several advantages for the partners in the production chain in terms of planning and logistics of starting material, such as uniformity and disease-free propagation. With decades of experience, ABZ Seeds is a forerunner in the development of seed-raised varieties. For instance, with the introduction of Elan, ABZ was the first on the market with a seed-propagated variety. Currently, we are seeing growing interest in their varieties Soraya and Estavana, strong and perennial varieties for the fresh market.
"I look forward to working with my new colleagues at ABZ Seeds to develop high-quality strawberry varieties that meet the needs of growers and consumers worldwide," he concludes.
For more information: 
ABZ Seeds
Tel: +31 (0)228 515280
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www.abz-strawberry.com