Icepage Limited (Floranova) has been acquired by Syngenta International AG
July 2018 — The private shareholders of Icepage Limited (Floranova) have sold the company to Syngenta International AG (Syngenta).
Floranova is a specialist breeder and supplier of flower and home garden vegetable seeds with a strong portfolio and international presence in over 50 countries. The company uses traditional breeding methods to develop niche, high-margin products serving end users in the professional bedding, pot plant and ornamental sectors.
Headquartered in Switzerland, Syngenta is an international agribusiness committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology. It is a well-established player in the pot and bedding plants market, serving growers worldwide from its headquarters in Basel and seed processing facilities in Enkhuizen, Netherlands. It is known for breeding innovative varieties for professional growers and retailers in the landscape and consumer garden segment.
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Oaklins Smith & Williamson, based in the UK, and Oaklins' Dutch team advised the seller in this transaction.
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