On 1 October 2024, Inochio Seikoen Inc. (founded in 1921, Hiroshima, Japan) acquired the business of one of Japan's oldest chrysanthemum breeders, Yamate Shuhoen. Yamate Shuhoen was founded in 1937 by Masami Yamate and bred and marketed a range of chrysanthemum varieties from Ringiku (Japanese standard), Kogiku (Japanese santini) to spray which are suitable for different growing conditions and climates from open-field to greenhouse. The two Japanese breeders share the same roots in Kanemaru, Hiroshima.
According to Inochio, chrysanthemum is Japan's most produced and consumed flower, grown on small and large scales all over the country from south to north. Mr. Kohei Ishiguro, Managing Director of Inochio Seikoen mentions that "Japanese growers face a difficult time due to the harsh climate in summer, high energy costs in winter, and the aging of growers. As a breeder, our mission is to provide a better solution for growers to overcome these challenges. By adding Yamate Shuhoen's genetics and team to Inochio Seikoen's sales network and service, we can offer our customers more choices to support their business sustainably."
Together with its Dutch sister company Floritec, Inochio Seikoen is also investing in the global market. After the completion of the new breeding facility in Honselersdijk, the Netherlands, in 2023, Inochio Group is now investing in a new location in Antioquia, Colombia, aiming to bring more added value to the Colombian market through Customized Breeding of Dutch and Japanese origin.
The Inochio Group was founded in 1909 in Aichi, Japan and now consists of 17 companies under the holding structure. The core businesses are greenhouse construction and technical installation, crop protection products and services, research and development, greenhouse tomato production, and the flower business including chrysanthemums, roses, and carnations.
For more information:
Inochio Group
inochio.co.jp
Inochio Seikoen
seikoen-kiku.co.jp