Harris Moran Seed Company and European sister companies Clause and Tézier have joined together in establishing C.HM.T Seeds (Pty) Ltd., an exclusive distributor in South Africa based in Cape Town. The three parents will channel their vegetable seed products through C.HM.T.Seeds (Pty) Ltd. to be distributed to the whole of South Africa and to certain Southern African Countries. Winning products, available starting mid 1999, that deliver higher yielding ability and outstanding characteristics.

André Esterhuyse, the company’s managing director, says "C.HM.T. Seeds (Pty) Ltd. will change the way of variety selection in the future from ‘what is available’ to ‘which specialized products are needed’. The focus is shifted to market-related products which will earn higher revenue on the fresh produce and processing markets." Breeding programs have already been initiated to address the requirements of processors, fresh market outlets, growers and other role players in the South African industry. André Esterhuyse is a well-known figure in the vegetable and processing industry for the past 25 years.

Belonging to the largest flower and vegetable seed organization in the world, Harris Moran, Clause and Tézier offer technical expertise, advanced products and superior research and development facilities, which will enable C.HM.T. Seeds (Pty) Ltd. to rapidly grow to prominence in this expanding market.

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