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Business Standard
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Advanta Seeds acquires key corn assets from K-Adriatica
To strengthen its presence in European corn market Advanta Seeds 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.
Business Upturn
5 days ago
- Business
- Business Upturn
UPL's Advanta Seeds acquires Corn Assets from K-Adriatica to strengthen European market presence
By Aman Shukla Published on June 2, 2025, 15:08 IST Advanta Seeds, a global seed company under the UPL Group, has acquired key corn assets from K-Adriatica, an Italian agricultural company. The acquisition includes temperate corn breeding germplasm, a pipeline of corn hybrids, and a diverse corn product portfolio. This acquisition aims to enhance Advanta Seeds' position in the European corn seed market. The corn germplasm acquired is tailored to European growing conditions, aligning with Advanta Seeds' strategy to provide region-specific solutions. K-Adriatica, with over five decades of experience in the agricultural sector, has developed a reputation for quality and innovation. Its corn assets will be integrated into Advanta Seeds' global breeding program, which is expected to support the development of hybrids suited to European climates. '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.' Through this acquisition, Advanta Seeds continues its focus on expanding crop portfolios and supporting regional agricultural needs with targeted seed technologies. Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
