Sakata Seed Southern Africa Information

Sakata Seed is currently one of the largest seed groups in the world with extensive global research programs in vegetable and flower seed. On 1 April 2008 MayFord Seeds changed their name to Sakata Seed Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd, and uses the MayFord brand for its hobby and turf business. Within the past 10 years Sakata Southern Africa has grown into one of the largest vegetable seed producers in the region. Supported by the global Sakata production team, Sakata Southern Africa has developed a reputation for taking a scientific and responsible approach to production research. South Africa’s climatic conditions make it ideal for Sakata to produce top quality carrot, onion, bunching onion and beetroot seed for the global Sakata group. Sakata has established itself as a reliable supplier of quality seeds, through a focus on product development and technical support excellence in the field. Through specialised product management Sakata ensures that they can continuously provide the consumer with the best product quality, consistency, diversity and nutritional value. Sakata Seed Southern Africa is certified according to the ISO 9001 Quality Management System, assuring our customers of the best possible products and service.