Top Seeds Overview
Top Seeds International develops, produces, and markets vegetable hybrids. The companys technology focuses on methods such as seed disinfection and coating, seed priming, and dormancy breaking, all designed to help plants grow to their fullest genetic potential. Top Seeds breeding activities take place in both northern and southern Israel, enabling the company to develop advanced varieties suited to a wide range of climatic conditions.
Latest News
growth-positive
Top Seeds International launches Ikygai
Top Seeds International has launched a new umbrella brand called Ikygai, inspired by the demands of end-consumers. The brand encompasses fresh products and is synonymous with health, beauty, taste, and inspiration. The packaging for Ikygai products is made from recycled clear plastic, meeting consumers desire for simplicity, stylishness, and transparency. Ikygai will also showcase innovations in breeding, with new product lines to be added every two years. The first product under the Ikygai line is Yuka, a mini plum tomato with a unique taste experience and positive consumer reviews. The launch of Ikygai is expected to have a positive impact on the growth of Top Seeds International.
Customers
growth-positive
Top Seeds has been acquired by Mitsui & Co.
Top Seeds 2010 has been acquired by Mitsui & Co., Ltd. effective 1st May 2017. The acquisition is a major step for Mitsui to build a strong presence in the vegetable seed industry. Mitsui aims to bring financial stability to Top Seeds and enhance its research, production, and marketing activities. Top Seeds will continue its operations without any disruption. CEO Jan Leune is excited about the future of Top Seeds International.
Acquisition
growth-positive
Mitsui & Co. Acquires Top Seeds - Global AgInvesting
Top Seeds 2010 has been acquired by Mitsui & Co. and will now operate as Top Seeds International. Mitsui aims to strengthen Top Seeds operations and enhance its presence in the agriculture industry through collaborations with other vegetable seed companies. Mitsui has made several investments in the ag and fisheries sectors, including a stake in a salmon producer and processor, a soybean breeder and handler, and a precision agriculture and data management company. The acquisition of Top Seeds is seen as a platform for Mitsui to enter the vegetable seed sector.
Acquisition
Funding
| Total funding | Undisclosed |
| Last funding | Undisclosed |
| Stage | Acquired |
| Rounds | 0 |
| Investors | 0 |
Team Members
3
Employees: 11-50
Web & Social Links
| Website | topseedsinternational.com |
Locations
Moshav Sharona, Israel
Photos & Videos
1 item(s)
Top Seeds Business
Business models
B2B
Product stage
Released
Employees
11-50
Sector
—Target Customer
—Core Technology
—Tags (7)
seedsnon-gmobreedingcropsagtechbiotechnologygeneticsGeographic Markets
ItalyKenyaDominican RepublicColombiaBrazilGreeceChileSouth KoreaPortugalTurkeyMoroccoMexicoIsraelSpainTop Seeds Financials
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Total funding
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Capital raised
Undisclosed
Last funding
Acquired
Funding stage
0
Total rounds
0
Investors
Public Offering / Exit
MNAEvent
May 2017
Undisclosed
Top Seeds Lifecycle
All Events
MNAEvent
May 2017
Undisclosed
Top Seeds News
3 articles
growth-positive
Top Seeds International launches Ikygai
Top Seeds International has launched a new umbrella brand called Ikygai, inspired by the demands of end-consumers. The brand encompasses fresh products and is synonymous with health, beauty, taste, and inspiration. The packaging for Ikygai products is made from recycled clear plastic, meeting consumers desire for simplicity, stylishness, and transparency. Ikygai will also showcase innovations in breeding, with new product lines to be added every two years. The first product under the Ikygai line is Yuka, a mini plum tomato with a unique taste experience and positive consumer reviews. The launch of Ikygai is expected to have a positive impact on the growth of Top Seeds International.
Customers
growth-positive
Top Seeds has been acquired by Mitsui & Co.
Top Seeds 2010 has been acquired by Mitsui & Co., Ltd. effective 1st May 2017. The acquisition is a major step for Mitsui to build a strong presence in the vegetable seed industry. Mitsui aims to bring financial stability to Top Seeds and enhance its research, production, and marketing activities. Top Seeds will continue its operations without any disruption. CEO Jan Leune is excited about the future of Top Seeds International.
Acquisition
growth-positive
Mitsui & Co. Acquires Top Seeds - Global AgInvesting
Top Seeds 2010 has been acquired by Mitsui & Co. and will now operate as Top Seeds International. Mitsui aims to strengthen Top Seeds operations and enhance its presence in the agriculture industry through collaborations with other vegetable seed companies. Mitsui has made several investments in the ag and fisheries sectors, including a stake in a salmon producer and processor, a soybean breeder and handler, and a precision agriculture and data management company. The acquisition of Top Seeds is seen as a platform for Mitsui to enter the vegetable seed sector.
Acquisition
Top Seeds Team
Employee Info
| Employees (range) | 11-50 |
| Exact count | 46 |
| Team members | 4 |
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Admin Info
| Confidence | 91/100 |
| Missing | funding rounds, markets, not claimed |
| BI Verification | Jenny Sotnik-Talisman |
| Registrar ID | 515631232 |
| Crunchbase | top-seeds |
| Phone | +97246620671 |
| Creator | Rachel Wain |
| Creator email | rachelwain18@gmail.com |
| Last updater | Asaph Wagner |
| Updater email | asaphwagner@hotmail.com |
| Last update | 2020-05-31T00:00:00.000Z |
| Created | 2015-01-28T00:00:00.000Z |
| Hidden | The company is a service provider (visible: 0) |
| Status detail | Acquired by Mitsui & Co. on May, 2017 |