Tomatech

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Seed-X and TomaTech have announced a new pilot of GeNee Breeder, a seed phenotype analysis system that offers breeders real-time classification of genetic traits in vegetable and row crop seeds. The pilot program will take place in TomaTechs breeding site in Rehovot, Israel, and will study the variation within each seed population and the prediction accuracy for different types of traits. The collaboration aims to accelerate time to market and improve the breeding process by combining Seed-Xs advanced computer vision and AI technology with TomaTechs hybrid tomato breeding program. GeNee Breeder provides breeders with a fast, professional, and affordable way to analyze seed images and capitalize on genetic models.

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TomaTech, a high-tech tomato breeding company, has expanded its focus towards high-tech cultivation. The company has been developing tomato varieties for the Mediterranean Basin for the past 10 years. Recently, TomaTech partnered with propagator WPK to create the company “Plantfactory”, which will distribute TomaTech varieties in most countries in Northern Europe. TomaTech and Plantfactory have opened a demo greenhouse in the Westland in Holland, known as the Silicon Valley of the high-tech tomato crop of the world. The company aims to produce stable products year-round, regardless of the season or the seasonal circumstances.

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Israeli private investment house, AP Partners, has invested in Tomatech Ltd, a hybrid tomato Seed Company specializing in taste and flavor. The investment will enable Tomatech to strengthen its presence in key tomato markets, mainly Europe, USA, and Canada, and penetrate new markets. The company aims to develop and introduce a new standard of high-flavor tomatoes with high nutritional value. Tomatech has successfully developed a portfolio of mini-cluster, cluster, and specialty tomatoes, now sold in over twenty countries. The recent investment from AP Partners will help Tomatech accelerate its growth and become an international success story in the Seeds Industry.

growth-positive

TomaTech, an Israeli breeder of tomato varieties, has made significant advancements in product development to meet the needs of farmers, suppliers, retailers, and consumers. The company focuses on three primary markets: western Europe, North America, and Turkey. TomaTech has identified three new segments in the tomato category that are currently unfulfilled: Cluster (tomato on the vine), Medley (a mix of super-sweet mini cherries), and Heirloom (old-fashioned tomato flavors). TomaTech is also transferring its knowledge and expertise to create colorful and flavorsome specialities. Another Israeli breeder, Origene Seeds, focuses on cucurbits, including watermelons, melons, cucumbers, squash, and pumpkin. Origene recently developed a seedless and round watermelon variety that can be produced in different sizes.