ENKHUIZEN, NETHERLANDS - Syngenta Vegetable Seeds announced the opening of a new $9 million state-of-the-art Seed Health Lab in Enkhuizen, Netherlands, further bolstering the company's global quality control capabilities. The leading vegetable seed company has invested nearly $30 million since 2022 in building a worldwide network of vegetable Seed Health Quality Control labs of excellence in the United States and India, reinforcing Syngenta's commitment to providing growers with the highest quality seed products.

The new lab in Enkhuizen represents a significant investment in seed health and technology and is designed to meet the constantly evolving challenges around seed health in global seed production and distribution. The laboratory houses both the seed health new protocols development team as well as the routine seed health team which performs testing related to our main processing facility in the Netherlands. Seeds tested at this new facility will serve customers all over the world.

With the capacity to process tens of thousands of tests annually, the facility will play a crucial role in managing seed health risks across Syngenta's extensive portfolio of 30+ crops produced in 20+ countries and sold in 124 markets worldwide.

"Quality control is the foundation of farm production and global food supply chains," said Matthew Johnston, Global Head of Syngenta Vegetable Seeds & Flowers. “By investing in cutting-edge quality control infrastructure, we're not just delivering seeds; we're providing growers worldwide with confidence in what they’re planting. This facility is a testament to our vision of supporting sustainable agriculture and food security through innovation and uncompromising quality."

The Enkhuizen facility features world-class technologies for bacterial, fungal, and virus disease testing, ensuring that only the healthiest seeds reach growers' fields.

This investment comes at a time when the seed industry faces increasing challenges from emerging pathogens. The new lab will enable Syngenta to evolve its technologies rapidly in response to these threats, safeguarding business continuity and customer service.

"Our passion is to consistently deliver high-quality seeds to our customers," said Erik Postma, Global Head of Quality Management at Syngenta Vegetable Seeds. “This new lab in Enkhuizen represents a significant leap forward in developing more rapidly our seed health testing capabilities and its routine operations in our global QC footprint. With advanced molecular testing and standardized protocols, we're now better equipped to manage the complex landscape of the many potential pathogens across our diverse crop portfolio. This facility will play a crucial role in our global quality control network, ensuring we can rapidly respond to emerging phytosanitary challenges and maintain the highest standards of seed health."

The Enkhuizen Seed Health Lab will be aligned with international accreditation programs and phytosanitary standards, supporting the efficient global movement of seeds and reinforcing Syngenta's role in promoting seed health across the industry.

For more information on Syngenta Vegetable Seeds, please visit www.syngentavegetables.com.