Advanta Seeds acquires key corn assets from K-Adriatica

This move significantly strengthens Advanta Seeds' presence in the European corn market

Advanta Seeds (Advanta), a global seed company, part of UPL Group, has announced the strategic acquisition of key corn assets from K-Adriatica. The deal includes temperate corn breeding germplasm, a pipeline of corn hybrids, and a diverse corn product portfolio.

This move significantly strengthens Advanta Seeds' presence in the European corn market, helping the company increase its offering to European farmers and expand the crop portfolio. The acquired germplasm is specifically adapted to European growing conditions, making it a valuable addition to Advanta Seeds' offering for Europe.

K-Adriatica, an Italian company with over 50 years of experience in the European market prides itself on high quality and innovative agricultural products.

'"K-Adriatica's germplasm was a compelling asset for us," said Victor Abertondo, Global R&D Lead at Advanta Seeds. "It represents over 20 years of targeted breeding for European cropping environment and spans a wide maturity range. This acquisition not only strengthens our European portfolio but also complements our existing temperate corn genetics from Argentina, Australia, and the United States."

K-Adriatica, is widely recognized for its commitment to innovation and quality. The integration of its corn assets into Advanta Seeds' global breeding program is expected to accelerate the development of highyielding, stable hybrids tailored to the needs of European growers.

"We are thrilled about this acquisition," commented Bhupen Dubey, Global CEO of Advanta Seeds. "Europe is a highly diverse agricultural region, and by combining our global expertise with locally adapted genetics, we aim to develop superior corn hybrids with consistent performance. This acquisition also supports our broader strategic ambition, enabling us to leverage these assets in other key markets including north India, Australia, South Africa, Argentina, China, and the USA. We look at acquisition opportunities on a regular basis as a part of our inorganic growth strategy and proceed with the one which fits our portfolio strategy the most."

Benjamin Marolda, Global COO of Advanta Seeds, added, "Advanta Seeds has established a strong leadership position in sub-tropical and tropical corn. The addition of temperate corn genetics opens new avenues for innovation and market expansion, allowing us to deliver even more productive solutions to farmers worldwide."

George Dragan, Head of Europe at Advanta Seeds, emphasized the regional impact: "We are excited to expand our European portfolio. This acquisition will undoubtedly accelerate our growth in the region and bring new innovations to farmers who already trust our sunflower and sorghum hybrids."

With this acquisition, Advanta Seeds reaffirms its commitment to advancing agricultural productivity and sustainability through cutting-edge seed technologies and farmer-centric solutions.