Vilmorin & Cie Overview
Company Headquarters: Paris, France
Founded: 1990
Workforce: ~ 6,653
Company Working: Vilmorin & Cie is one of the world’s leading companies in the seed sector. The company has three business segments, namely, vegetable seeds, field seeds, and garden seeds activity, and out of these vegetable and field seeds are its core businesses. It relies on continuous investment in its research and development (R&D) and a robust international development strategy to strengthen its position in the market. It also focuses exclusively on seeds and is not at all involved in agrochemicals.
Strategy
Vilmorin & Cie aims to produce new varieties of more efficient seeds in terms of yield, disease resistance, adaptation to climate changes, and others, for which the company invests a huge amount in its R&D. The company has also adopted a policy of targeted acquisitions and partnerships to maintain its position in the market. It is currently developing an innovative and comprehensive solution for farmers to manage its crops from sowing seeds to harvesting crops.
