Sakata Seed Corporation Overview
Company Headquarters: Yokohama, Japan
Founded: 1942
Workforce: ~2,364
Company Working: Sakata Seed Corporation (Sakata) produces and sells vegetable seeds, flower seeds, grass seeds, vegetable seedlings, flower seedlings, bulbs, and agricultural/gardening materials in Japan and other parts of the globe. It is also engaged in the publication of gardening literature; R&D and contract production of seeds; and the design, management, and contract of various constructions, such as landscaping, greenhouse, and agricultural facilities. It offers okra seeds through its subsidiary Sakata Seed America. The company was formerly known as T. Sakata & Company and changed its name in January 1986.
Strategy
Sakata maintains its prime position in the global okra seed market through extensive innovation. The company invests in advanced machinery for top-level R&D, including biotechnology. It has created a wide network of distributors to maintain a continuous supply of products, thereby fueling growth.
