OriGene Seeds Employee Directory
Biotechnology ResearchCentral District, Israel51-200 Employees
OriGene Seeds is a mid-sized biotechnology company based in Rehovot, in the Central District of Israel, involved in research, plant breeding, seed production and processing, and the commercial distribution of hybrid vegetables. The firm aims to create new hybrids that combine high yield with traits such as quality, taste, uniformity, nutrition, shelf life, and environmental efficiency, targeting both outdoor field crops and protected greenhouse systems. It operates internationally, delivering vegetable varieties to markets in more than 25 countries. The company serves professional agricultural segments, including commercial growers and plant raisers, by offering hybrids suited for diverse growing conditions. A notable corporate milestone in its history occurred in 2019 when Mitsui & Co. acquired OriGene Seeds Ltd. The business sits within the biotechnology research sector and emphasizes translating breeding advances into commercially viable seed offerings.