The new tomato varieties with TYLCV tolerance introduced in Guangxi Province in China, will enable the farmers to reduce the amount of chemicals used in the current heavy spray regime and will, eventually, contribute greatly to the health of the people. Our presence in Guangxi province has been changed enormously since Chen Qi Sen, Zeraim Gedera’s Marketing and Technical support in that province, has joined our team in China last year. Guangxi province, in the south of China, is an enormous agricultural area with more than 200,000 farmers and a vast potential tomato market, one of the areas where Zeraim Gedera started its activities recently.

Syngenta, a global leader in Agri-business, has decided to acquire Zeraim Gedera. Nitzan Kadmon, the editor of Zeraim Gedera "Seasons & Taste" Newsletter, interviewed Ohad Zuckerman, Zeraim Gedera’s President & CEO, in order to learn how this acquisition will influence Zeraim Gedera.

Zeraim Gedera announced today an agreement for acquisition by Syngenta
09/07/07

The Israeli leading seed company, Zeraim Gedera Ltd. is happy to announce that Syngenta has decided to acquire Zeraim Gedera from Markstone Capital Partners, an Israeli private equity group.

Syngenta acquires Zeraim Gedera
09/07/2007

Agricultural technology specialists Syngenta have agreed a deal to purchase Israel-based seed supplier Zeraim Gedera.

Syngenta To Purchase Israel's Zeraim Gedera From Private Equity Firm Markstone
09/07/2007

Swiss agribusiness company Syngenta AG (SYT, SYENF.PK) revealed its agreement to buy Zeraim Gedera Ltd. from Israeli private equity group Markstone Capital Partners for $95 million, subject to closing adjustments. Zeraim is an Israeli vegetable seeds company that focuses on high-value crops, including tomato, pepper and melon. Syngenta expects to close the deal in 2007 pending regulatory approvals.

Zeraim Gedera announces agreement for acquisition by Syngenta
09/07/2007

The leading Israeli seed company, Zeraim Gedera Ltd., is happy to announce that Syngenta has decided to acquire Zeraim Gedera from Markstone Capital Partners, an Israeli private equity group.

Zeraim Gedera announced today an agreement for acquisition by Syngenta
09/07/2007

The Israeli leading seed company, Zeraim Gedera Ltd. is happy to announce that Syngenta has decided to acquire Zeraim Gedera from Markstone Capital Partners, an Israeli private equity group.

Syngenta buys Zeraim Gedera for $90-100m
08/07/2007

Markstone will make a return of over 100% on its investment in the company.

Switzerland/Israel - Syngenta acquires Zeraim Gedera
02/07/2007

Syngenta said it agreed to acquire Israeli vegetable seeds company Zeraim Gedera Ltd from
private equity group Markstone Capital Partners for 95 million dollars (€70 million).

The Global Pepper Revolution of Zeraim Gedera
21/05/2007

The global revolution in taste, color and shape has spread to the pepper field. Through constant monitoring and testing of global markets, we, at Zeraim Gedera realized that a number of strategic markets have begun to show interest in new pepper varieties.

Migros will sell “Harmony” all around Turkey
16/05/2007

In recent years the global market has become segmented. Products are found in open markets, supermarkets and smaller grocery stores. “The same applies in Turkey”, says Avi Shamir, Zeraim Gedera Vegetable Specialist in Turkey.

Zeraim Gedera has launched a new campaign “A Sense of Taste”
08/02/2007

Zeraim Gedera, a leading vegetable breeding Company, is launching a new campaign which is based on it’s focus for consumer’s needs. Being aware of its customer's needs and preferences for tasty and exciting products, Zeraim Gedera's top class breeders are aiming at meeting these consumer’s demands, with the feeling that Great Taste Creates New Sense. Known for its expertise in developing innovative varieties, the Company has chosen a unique way to express the emotional and sensual feeling derived from taste.

A special taste tomatoes program
08/02/2007

The Taste Tomato Program by Zeraim Gedera, one of the world’s leading seed companies, is a special development of new tomato segments that are characterized by a unique sweet taste.

A year-round supply of Tomatoes to the European Markets

Whether at a British Supermarket or at a French grocery store, everyone is looking for the perfect taste, good looking and pleasing juicy tomatoes. At Zeraim Gedera, one of the world’s leading seed companies, tomato breeders are doing their best to develop tomato plants that can be adapted to growing conditions in various global locations at different seasons, thus, yielding a supply throughout the year.

New Pepper Segments In European Supermarkets
08/02/2007

Have you ever thought of a Conic, Curly and Accordion-like pepper shapes? These are just some of the new Pepper varieties that Zeraim Gedera has launched at the end of January. These new varieties come in different shapes and sizes such as small-fruited bell, elongated and conical and answer the needs of a global palate.

New Positions - North America Team
29/01/2007

Zeraim Gedera, one of the world’s leading seed companies, is continuing to grow and is strengthening its North American hub by adding new key industry players to its marketing team in an effort to provide a better customer service and boost market penetration.

Hybrid peppers developed at Hebrew University of Jerusalem achieve sales success
12/06/2006

Genetically enhanced hybrid peppers developed at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem that can be raised with minimal protection under moderate winter conditions have achieved worldwide commercial success.

Opening of Zeraim Mexico R&D Station
31/01/2006

January 27th 2006 will be a date to remember for the Zeraim family world wide. On this special day, Zeraim Mexico opened his 3 hectare R&D Station, located in Mexico’s main intensive agricultural area, the grate Culiacan Valley.

Zeraim Gedera Expanding Activities in Turkey
30/08/2005

In 2005, Zeraim Gedera will market vegetable seeds in Turkey to the value of $5 million, through the Turkish Company ‘Toros’

Israeli Seeds in Morocco
30/08/2005

Zeraim Gedera will sell to Morocco, cherry tomato and pepper seeds worth $1.2 million to be used for growing exports to Europe. Morocco is a major supplier of vegetables to the UK, France and Italy

Zeraim Gedera Will Invest $1 million to Establish an R&D and Demonstration Facility in Mexico
09/08/2005

The R&D Facility will execute plans to develop tomato, cucumber and pepper varieties suitable for export from Mexico to the USA During 2005, the Company will export seeds to Mexico to the value of $1.5 million

Sweeter Tomatoes – Like in the Good Old Days
25/09/2005

Zeraim Gedera has announced four new enhanced flavor tomatoes with sugar concentrations 50% higher than regular tomatoes available in the marketplace.
The new tomato varieties are tastier and specially developed for consumers’ palates in Israel, Western Europe and the USA.

“Zeraim Gedera” Invests $150,000 in Biotechnology Company Evogene
14/06/2005

The Zeraim Gedera Company, well known as one of the world’s leading international vegetable seed breeders, announced this week that it has invested $150,000 in the agricultural biotechnology company Evogene.

Zeraim Gedera Expands Activities in the Specialty Products Market
21/03/2005

During 2005, the Company will supply Spanish growers with seeds for new varieties of cherry tomatoes to the value of some $2 million The tomatoes will be marketed through the leading supermarket chains in the UK and they are specially adapted to suit the English palate.