02-06-2025
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
