Vilmorin North America changes its name to Vilmorin-Mikado USA, Inc.

Earlier this year, Vilmorin North America changed its name to Vilmorin-Mikado USA, Inc., according to a news release.

With this new company name, the release said Vilmorin-Mikado USA, Inc. now fully expresses its identity and its Franco-Japanese roots, as well as its affiliation to the Vilmorin-Mikado Business Unit:

• A unique seed company with Franco-Japanese roots and almost three hundred years of history
• A global player, present on 5 continents, in more than 100 countries, which innovates by proposing sustainable and efficient solutions for the vegetable sector
• A responsible partner in the vegetable food chain, committed to helping better nourish people everywhere
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Vilmorin-Mikado’s presence in California began in 2014, according to the company, with its research and sales activities positioned in California’s Central Coast and the Imperial Valley. 

Vilmorin-Mikado USA operates with 52 employees who develop locally adapted varieties that meet grower needs, the company said.