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Harmoniz Seeds to open ‘Innovation Hub’ in Ontario

Harmoniz Seeds is set to open a new research and development facility in Ontario focused on the development of tomato, pepper and cucumber varieties suited to the North American market.

In a recent press release, the company said the Hub is scheduled to open May 14, 2025, and that it expands the company’s North American footprint and is expected to strengthen its global presence in existing locations in the Netherlands, Mexico and Italy.

The new facility will support the breeding and testing of vegetable varieties in the North American climate. It will serve as both an examination ground for varieties developed at the company’s central R&D site in the Netherlands and a demonstration site for local growers.

The new site will allow Harmoniz to conduct region-specific trials to study the adaptability of its vegetable varieties to local growing conditions, including disease resistance, fruit quality and overall performance.

The site will also host trials designed to examine plant performance under realistic growing conditions.

“The North American climate creates unique growing challenges – from extreme winters to hot, humid summers,” explained Stephan Vonk, area sales manager for Canada and U.S. “By establishing a dedicated facility in Ontario, we’re positioned to develop varieties specifically adapted to these growing conditions.”