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VILMORIN-MIKADO strengthens its global position in leafy vegetables 12/09/2018
News from our companies VILMORIN-MIKADO strengthens its global position in leafy vegetables At the end of July, Limagrain completed the acquisition of AdvanSeed through its holding Vilmorin et Cie. The international Danish seed company specializes in the breeding, production and distribution of hybrid spinach and leafy vegetable seeds. AdvanSeed will join VILMORIN-MIKADO in order to strengthen its position on the global leafy vegetable market, on which spinach is the second largest product af...
18 farmers and 1 top executive 29/08/2018
18 farmers and 1 top executive The Board of Directors decides on the strategy and controls the orientations, elects the Chairman and the Bureau, appoints the CEO. *from left to right Sébastien VIDAL – Member of the Bureau (since 2012) Member of the Cooperative since 2002. Member of the Board since 2006 and member of the Bureau since 2015. Production: wheat, vine, garlic, semolina corn, corn seed and sunflower. Jean-Luc PETOTON – Member of the Board (since 2009) Member of th...
La Chaîne des Puys (Auvergne’s Volcanoes) and the Limagne Fault included on the Unesco World Heritage list 04/07/2018
News from our companies #La Chaîne des Puys (Auvergne’s Volcanoes) and the Limagne Fault included on the Unesco World Heritage list On July 2nd 2018, the 21 members of the 42nd World Heritage Committee session granted the Chaîne des Puys–Faille de Limagne UNESCO world heritage status. This inscription is the culmination of 11 years’ collective and tenacious work, recognizing this hotspot for plate tectonics which includes the 32 km-long Limagne fault and the alignment of 80 volcanoes, dating bac...
2018 25/06/2018
Rencontres Agro #Limagrain 13/06/2018
News from our companies Rencontres Agro #Limagrain For a 3rd consecutive year, Limagrain is organizing Rencontres Agro, a platform for experimenting with new farming techniques. This day presents the Cooperative with an opportunity to encourage discussion among farmers, board members, and technical teams. In particular this event provides a way to enhance the close relationship that exists between the Limagrain Cooperative and its farmer members by offering various workshops and promoting dia...
Vilmorin Jardin, a partner for all gardens and home gardeners 11/06/2018
News from our companies #Vilmorin Jardin, a partner for all gardens and home gardeners Recognized for its know-how and close relationship with consumers, Vilmorin Jardin is the preferred partner for all home gardeners, from beginners to expert. The Vilmorin brand has adapted to the changes in home gardening practices, where there is less time, less available space, and less familiarity with gardening, by offering innovative products for both inside and outside the home. Vilmorin is broad...
Limagrain is involved in trade associations and professional representative bodies 24/05/2018
Limagrain is involved in trade associations and professional representative bodies With regards to... Seeds Limagrain is a stakeholder at the national level – with the GNIS (National Trade Association Group for Seeds and Seedlings) and the UFS (French Union of Seed Companies) –, the European level – with the ESA (European Seed Association) – and the international level – with the ISF (International Seed Federation) The Group thus actively participates in discussions on agr...
Unicorn Grain Specialties joins Limagrain Céréales Ingrédients to form an European leader in cereal ingredients. 22/05/2018
News from our companies Unicorn Grain Specialties joins Limagrain Céréales Ingrédients to form an European leader in cereal ingredients Limagrain Céréales Ingrédients (LCI) is taking a major step towards internationalization by announcing today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% shares of Unicorn Grain Specialties from Nordian Capital . The operation will be effective in few weeks. To find out more informations, read the press release. #Limagrain 05/22/2018
Jacquet, a brand committed to its region 10/04/2018
News from our companies Jacquet, a brand committed to its region Jacquet highlights its origins in order to express its know-how. The brand has unveiled its new advertising campaign where it showcases the fact it belongs to the Limagrain Cooperative with the values of the cereal chain: from Auvergne wheat to Jacquet bread. Attentive to consumer needs, in this campaign Jacquet emphasizes its commitments such as local, responsible production, healthier products (no palm oil, no added sugar, ...
2018 09/04/2018
#Vilmorin-Mikado: Friseline, a big winner at the Tavola trade fair 20/03/2018
News from our companies #Vilmorin-Mikado: Friseline, a big winner at the Tavola trade fair In February 2018, Friseline, a trademark of Vilmorin-Mikad, won the 1st place prize at the Tavola trade fair in Belgium. This trade fair is dedicated to fine food and fresh produce professionals and offers prizes for the best innovations in the sector. In 2017, this little lettuce with a big personality had already received a SIVAL Innovation bronze medal award in the “Breeding Innovation” category...
A PORTFOLIO OF STRONG BRANDS 20/03/2018
A PORTFOLIO OF STRONG BRANDS Lg seeds agrigold LCS Clause HARRIS MORAN VILMORIN Hazera MIKADO KYOWA SEED VILMORIN JARDIN LUCIEN CLAUSE LIMAGRAIN CÉRÉALES INGRÉDIENts jacquet brossard
Field Seeds 20/03/2018
Field Seeds LG seeds agrigold seed asia seed tec lcs advanta producers hybrids wensman pride seeds great lakes hybrids
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7 good reasons to work for Limagrain 09/03/2018
good reasons to work for Limagrain Within the scope of our development, we are recruiting men and women attracted by our culture and our values of progress, perseverance and cooperation, which have always guided all of our strategic choices and actions.
Limagrain receives the first price for mediation 05/03/2018
News from our companies Limagrain receives the first price for mediation On January 26 of this year, Limagrain received the 1st Prize for mediation, awarded by the Association for Mediation Prizes of Clermont Auvergne (APMCA). This prize is recognition of Limagrain’s commitment to mediation - a commitment that was initiated in 2012 when the Group signed the CMAP* Charter, committing Limagrain to stating the possibility of mediation in its contracts, promoting mediation internally and training me...
Act in order to face food-related challenges 13/02/2018
Reason No. 7 Act in order to face food-related challenges With Limagrain, you are entering into the heart of the challenges facing agriculture and food security which play a strategic role in the economic and social development of every country. At the initiative of the Movement for a World Agricultural Organization (momagri), Limagrain is committed to promoting the regulation of agricultural markets internationally to defend all forms of agriculture in the world. In 2050, there will be close t...
Limagrain-Bejo Agreement 07/02/2018
News from our companies Limagrain-Bejo Agreement Limagrain and Bejo, specialists in vegetable seeds, have signed an agreement giving the two vegetable breeding companies the right to use plant material that falls under the scope of their patents for breeding new varieties. This agreement allows both companies to strengthen their capacities to develop new varieties by making use of each other’s innovations. More information #Limagrain 02/07/2018
ADORA, the new HM.CLAUSE tomato for gourmets 26/01/2018
Product innovation ADORA, the new HM.CLAUSE tomato for gourmets In October 2017, HM.CLAUSE launched a new variety of tomato under the brand name ADORA. This tomato benefits from breeding by HM.CLAUSE on Marmande tomatoes for more than 50 years, and has the capacity to meet the expectations of growers from the Mediterranean basin. This fruit combines the qualities of traditional tomatoes with a generous size, a sweeter taste and an unprecedented black color. ADORA is a concentrate of vitality...
The four progress domains for Limagrain’s CSR, formalized in 2012 22/01/2018
The four progress domains for Limagrain’s CSR, formalized in 2012 GOVERNANCE AND SOCIETY In order to affirm the originality of Limagrain and to be recognized as an exemplary partner, we are sharing and valorizing our cooperative governance, we are structuring our business ethics, we are opening up dialogue with our stakeholders, we are reinforcing our involvement as corporate citizens, and finally, we are acting efficiently to develop the territories we work in. HUMAN RESOURCES In ord...
Vidéo 22/01/2018
Film 22/01/2018
Limagrain in Auvergne 19/01/2018
Limagrain in Auvergne Limagrain, a major economic player in Auvergne Close to 2,000 farmer members* More than 1,500 employees (among more than 10,000 in the world)* More than 200 people employed in research (among more than 2,000 in the world)* 475 million Euros Sales (among more than 2.6 billion Euros for the Group)* *Figures for the overall scope of activity worldwide, taking into account data from the com...
Evolve in a diversity of professions and cultures 16/01/2018
Reason No. 4 Evolve in a diversity of professions and cultures You will participate in a multi-cultural group with more than 70 nationalities* and local identities recognized as real assets. Limagrain includes six activities and Business Units in 56 countries on every continent*. Our geographical, cultural and professional diversity is a source of opportunity. *Figures for the overall scope of activity worldwide, taking into account data from the companies AgReliant, AGT, Genective, Seed ...
Garden Products 15/01/2018
Garden Products Vilmorin LUCIEN CLAUSE tézier VITA
The Executive Committee 15/01/2018
The Executive Committee The Executive Committee proposes the strategic choices and implements the orientations. 1st line, from left to right Damien BOURGAREL – CEO, VP for Cereal Ingredients and VP for Bakery Products Joined the Group in 2008. CEO since 2017, VP for Cereal Ingredients and VP for Bakery Products since 2016. Member of the Executive Committee since 2009. Catherine PENNEC – VP for Limagrain Coop Joined the Group in 2005. VP for Limagrain Coop since 2017. Member of ...
Executive committee 12/01/2018
Damien Bourgarel CEO Damien Bourgarel was appointed CEO of Limagrain by the Board of Directors on December 14, 2017. LIMAGRAIN GROUP’S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
The Cooperative Board 12/01/2018
Jean-Yves Foucault Chairman of the Cooperative A farmer and livestock breeder, he was elected First Vice Chairman of the Cooperative in 2009. In 2011, he became Chairman. THE COOPERATIVE BOARD
Limagrain Essentials 09/01/2018
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Raw materials, limited consumption 09/01/2018
Raw materials, limited consumption The dependence on raw materials is limited depending on the nature of activities. Limagrain is above all a creator of renewable raw materials. However, wherever technical constraints allow it, Limagrain works to optimize its packaging and avoid food waste on its production lines. At HM.CLAUSE, for example, some packaging comes from recycled cans.