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Vegetable breeding company Enza Zaden has acquired a carrot breeding program from the German company Carosem, a pure carrot breeding company specializing in the breeding of Nantes and Flakkee types. This acquisition comprises the carrot breeding program, several commercial varieties and inventory.
The addition of carrots expands Enza Zaden’s product portfolio, which includes lettuce, tomato, onion, melon, sweet pepper, cucumber and other vegetable crops. The company hopes to become a leading player in the carrot market.