Krishidhan Seeds Europe and Axia Vegetable Seeds announced that they have started a strategic alliance in the field of breeding, seed technologies and sales.
The cooperation will lead to a higher level of flexibility and speed to market. With Axia Seeds (a new venture of Sandor van Vliet), Krishidhan Seeds will have access to the top European vegetable seed industry, as well as to large growers of fresh produce.
“We are very proud and pleased that we achieved this strategic alliance together” said Jan Tamboer, CEO of Krishidhan Seeds Europe. Sandor van Vliet is also excited with this agreement – such short time after the start of his company – giving access to the knowledge and technology of Krishidhan. “We are positively surprised of the high level of biotechnology within Krishidhan. This will be of great value for the future of our company”.
Mr Van Vliet continues: “In the very near future, cooperation between Krishidhan and Axia starts on sales level in Europe and the Middle East. We are convinced that this alliance will give a positive contribution to the revenues of both companies.”
“India is an emerging market and Krishidhan (established in India) is the first Indian seed company to achieve the level of quality that can compete in these markets”, mr Van Vliet said.
Axia Vegetable Seeds is located in “The Westland” horticultural center of the Netherlands, Krishidhan Seeds Europe is located in the “Seed Valley” area in Enkhuizen, the Netherlands.