Sakata Seed Centroamérica Celebrates 25 Years With a New Experimental Station

Sakata Seed Centroamérica is celebrating 25 years of operations from Guatemala, marking a period of growth and consolidation across key agricultural markets in the region. The company is strengthening its commitment to local farming through high-quality seeds, new varieties, technical support and the opening of the Cien Itzapa Experimental Station.

Sakata Seed Centroamérica Marks 25 Years in the Region

Over the past 25 years, Sakata Seed Centroamérica has established itself as a world-class seed brand with a presence in important Central American markets. Its portfolio includes crops such as broccoli, melon, cabbage, tomato, bell pepper and jalapeño pepper.

One of the company's key lessons throughout this journey has been the importance of understanding the specific needs of farmers and consumers in each country where it operates.

This regional knowledge has shaped its strategy, which focuses on providing high-quality seeds, introducing new varieties and offering technical support to agricultural producers. By taking local conditions and market needs into account, the company aims to provide solutions suited to the region's farming communities.

Cien Itzapa Experimental Station Focuses on Research and Innovation

As part of its ongoing development, Sakata Seed Centroamérica has inaugurated the Cien Itzapa Experimental Station, designed to serve as a center for innovation, research and technology transfer.

The facility will allow the company to evaluate seed varieties under local conditions, determine how well they adapt to the environment and generate knowledge specifically tailored to Central America.

By conducting evaluations in regional conditions, the station will help expand the understanding of how different varieties perform and support the company's work with agricultural producers.

The new facility represents an additional space for research and learning, connecting seed development with the realities faced by farmers across the region.

HortiExpo 2026 Showcases Seed Varieties Under Local Conditions

The inauguration of the Cien Itzapa Experimental Station also included HortiExpo 2026, a demonstration event designed to present Sakata's portfolio of seed varieties under management conditions similar to those used by farmers.

The event brought together agricultural producers, distributors, technical specialists, agribusiness companies and Sakata personnel. Participants had the opportunity to share experiences and exchange knowledge about agricultural technologies and the company's seed varieties.

By bringing together different participants from the agricultural value chain, HortiExpo 2026 provided a setting for demonstrating the portfolio in practical conditions and facilitating the exchange of technical knowledge.

Strengthening Support for Central American Farmers

Sakata Seed Centroamérica's 25-year trajectory reflects the importance of adapting its work to the needs of farmers and consumers in the markets it serves.

Its approach combines a portfolio of seed varieties with technical support and research focused on local conditions. The Cien Itzapa Experimental Station adds a dedicated space for evaluating varieties and developing knowledge relevant to Central American agriculture.

Through its continued regional presence, research activities and initiatives such as HortiExpo 2026, the company is reinforcing its focus on seed quality, agricultural innovation and closer engagement with the region's farming community.