Strengthening varieties and genetic resources through the acquisition of a business from 日東農産種苗
First written in FY2018. 1 of 2 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2019. Latest entry: FY2019.
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- FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「Domestic sales of edamame increased their market share, and sales of varieties acquired through the partial business acquisition from 日東農産種苗株式会社 provided an additional contribution. In exports, sales of carrots and tomatoes also increased, resulting in higher total revenue from vegetable seeds.」
Varieties acquired from 日東農産種苗株式会社 contributed to sales, alongside higher edamame market share and increased carrot and tomato exports, resulting in higher revenue from vegetable seeds. - FY2018First statedAnnual report
「In April of this year, the company acquired part of the business of 日東農産種苗株式会社, based in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, and is seeking to strengthen its product lineup and development capabilities by taking over varietal rights and genetic resources for vegetable seeds, as well as genetic resources for flower and ornamental plant seeds and seedlings.」
The company has, for the first time, described the initiative to strengthen its product lineup and development capabilities by acquiring varietal rights and genetic resources for vegetable seeds, as well as genetic resources for flower and ornamental plant seeds and seedlings, through the business acquisition in April 2018.