Company Overview
Snapshot
Founded in January 1974 by Yehezkel Dagan, Hishtil operates with 51–200 employees. The company is a global leader in seedling production, notably expanding its operations in October 2016 by gearing up a vegetable grafting facility for increased production.
Business overview
Hishtil specializes in producing seedling and young vegetable plants, ornamental plants, and herbs. The company provides horticultural solutions designed to enhance food quality, operating through a global network of nurseries across Israel, Turkey, South Africa, Italy, Spain, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the U.S. Hishtil's core technology focuses on biologicals and genes, serving the agriculture and food sectors, particularly in crop production.
Strategic signal
In July 2019, Hishtil partnered with Dümmen Orange for Basewell promotion. This collaboration signals a strategic move to leverage combined expertise in plant breeding and propagation, aiming to expand market reach and enhance product offerings in the ornamental and vegetable plant sectors.
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- When was Hishtil founded?
- Hishtil was founded in January 1974.
- What significant partnership did Hishtil announce in 2019?
- In July 2019, Hishtil joined forces with Dümmen Orange for Basewell promotion, focusing on expanding their market presence in the horticulture industry.
- What was a key operational development for Hishtil in 2016?
- In October 2016, Hishtil geared up its vegetable grafting facility for increased production, indicating an expansion of its operational capabilities.
- What acquisition did Hishtil make in 2017?
- In January 2017, Hishtil acquired Ringel Nurseries' dianthus activities, expanding its portfolio in ornamental plants.
- What market did Hishtil penetrate in 2015?
- In October 2015, Hishtil penetrated the Japanese market with its basil bonsai products.