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We invest over 30% of our revenue into research, expanding our knowledge, empowering our employees, and fostering collaborations that drive progress. And it pays off. Every week, we introduce two new varieties to the global market – varieties that stand out, create real value, and make a difference. With a focus on consistency, reliability, and exceptional quality, we deliver solutions our partners can count on.
Developing new vegetable varieties requires a lot of patience. By that, we really mean patience, as it may take six to twelve years to develop and launch a new vegetable variety on the market. To compensate for the costs this process entails, the variety must be an absolute winner. The investments are huge, both financially and in terms of time involved. The stakes are high for our company and our employees.
Our research stations are located around the world, and we work closely together to drive agricultural innovation. By rapidly sharing specialized knowledge, we accelerate the development of high-performing vegetable varieties tailored to diverse climates and markets. This global network allows us to stay at the forefront of seed innovation, plant breeding, and sustainable agriculture.
Food should be fresh, healthy, and packed with flavour. We focus on natural taste and high nutritional value when developing new vegetable varieties. Our organic brand, Vitalis, specializes in organic seed production, helping us meet the growing global demand for organic vegetables – because great food starts with reliable seeds.
A rising global population and less land for farming are placing enormous pressure on food availability and safety. That's why we focus on breeding high-yield, disease-resistant vegetable varieties—ensuring better harvests, higher quality, and a more sustainable future for global horticulture. More food, less waste, and a healthier planet—that's our goal.
At our internal Enza Zaden Academy, we invest in developing both emerging talent and experienced managers through customized training designed to enhance personal growth and foster international collaboration. Through partnerships with top institutes like INSEAD, we provide leadership programs, masterclasses on breeding techniques, project management, and more.
To fuel innovation and out-of-the-box thinking, our researchers and breeders are free to explore pilot projects, pushing the boundaries of what's possible. We celebrate game-changing ideas each year with our Innovation Award, recognizing those who make a real impact.
At Enza Zaden, collaboration is at the core of everything we do. As a family-owned business, we focus on long-term relationships and a forward-thinking approach, knowing that true success is built over time.
We work closely with various partners across the entire supply chain and with renowned universities and research institutes worldwide. Wageningen University and VU Amsterdam are just two examples of the many esteemed institutions we partner with. We're also proud to be one of the founding members of KeyGene in Wageningen – a global leader in biotechnological research, pioneering advanced technologies and techniques that are transforming the future of vegetable crops.