Namdhari Seeds acquires Netherlands-based Axia’s open field vegetable seed biz

Karnataka-based Namdhari Seeds has acquired 100% of the open field vegetable seed business of Netherlands-based Axia Vegetable Seeds . The species include tomatoes, hot and sweet peppers, melons, watermelons, cucumbers, squash, and eggplant. Catalyst Seeds, New World Seeds, and California Hybrids will now be part of Namdhari Seeds.Axia’s open field business in these crops is marketed under the US Agriseeds brand in North America, South America, Middle East, Africa, and Europe. Namdhari’s will continue to use the US Agriseeds brand in these markets with the existing customers and distributors.