Hazera and TOP The Onion Group join forces in exclusive partnership for set onions

Focusing on quality, innovation, and shared expertise for the grower.

Hazera and TOP The Onion Group have entered into an exclusive, worldwide collaboration agreement for the supply of set onion seeds. From now on, Hazera will supply exclusively to TOP, who is responsible for the production and global distribution of first-year onion sets.


This strategic partnership goes beyond mere supply — both parties combine their strengths in variety development, cultivation guidance, and market knowledge. Hazera focuses on genetics and breeding, while TOP handles production.

Rien Murre (TOP The Onion Group) and Dirk Essing (Hazera)

A key competitive advantage is the cultivation in Northern France — a region with fertile, disease-free fields ideally suited for high-quality onion sets. Thanks to this unique position, TOP The Onion Group can provide growers with extremely reliable and vigorous planting material.

The shared goal is to supply growers worldwide with healthy and reliable planting material, tailored to diverse growing conditions. Hazera’s well-known onion varieties such as Crusado, Contado, Cupido, and Corrado are part of the portfolio and continue to be developed.

Innovating together for the future of onions
Erwin Groen (TOP The Onion Group) and Dirk Essing (Hazera) emphasize that the partnership enables them to respond faster to changing market conditions and to continue innovating together. Through knowledge sharing and close cooperation, they develop strong, practical varieties of high quality. This partnership is a win-win that raises the reliability and quality of onion sets to a higher level.

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HAZERA: Growing Together

Hazera’s headquarters are situated in Israel and The Netherlands, with subsidiaries in twelve countries and an extensive distribution network providing services in over 100 additional markets. This worldwide presence enables us to be close to our customers.

Hazera is part of the Limagrain Group, an international agri-business based in France. Being a farmers’ cooperative, the Limagrain Group understands the needs of its customers and has grown to become the largest seed company in Europe, specialising in vegetables, field crops and cereal products. Limagrain’s vegetable seed division is the largest company in the industry.

Hazera opens new high-tech R&D tomato greenhouse

Hazera’s new high-tech R&D greenhouse, unveiled last week in Made, the Netherlands, marks a significant milestone in the company’s ambition to become a leader in the high-tech tomato industry. The nearly 5-hectare facility, located next to Hazera’s headquarters, will serve as a cutting-edge hub for research and development.


This investment, supported by Limagrain’s vegetable seed division, aims to enhance Hazera’s research capabilities, focusing on developing tomato varieties with strong disease resistance (particularly to ToBRFV), high yield and excellent taste.

The official opening was done by the Mayor of Made-Drimmelen. From left to right Elad Shalit (Hazera), Gilles Gay (Limagrain), Mayor of Made-Drimmelen Mr. Scholtze, Milena Vulcheva (Deputy CEO Hazera) and Mary van Laar (Hazera)

The greenhouse is repurposed from an existing commercial operation, which aligns with Hazera’s commitment to sustainability. This facility will also allow Hazera to refine its breeding techniques and accelerate the development of innovative tomato varieties that meet evolving market needs. By leveraging advanced technology and expertise in breeding, Hazera aims to help growers overcome challenges and improve the quality of their crops.

The Netherlands, as a hub for high-tech tomato production, provides the ideal setting for this initiative, and Hazera envisions its new greenhouse as a vital tool for driving innovation and growth in the global high-tech tomato market.

Big thanks to the team
After the presentations and a tour of the greenhouse, we had the opportunity to discuss the future of tomato breeding in person with our partners. We also took the time to express our heartfelt thanks to the dedicated team of employees and contractors who worked on the construction of the new greenhouse.

Ready for the future
“This new greenhouse demonstrates our commitment to sustainability and efficiency, as well as extension of business operations”, says the new appointed Deputy CEO Milena Vulcheva. “We are incredibly grateful to everyone who contributed to this intensive period. This is a key milestone in our drive for innovation and ambition to become a leader in the high-tech tomato industry. Together with our partners worldwide we will build a sustainable future.”

A fresh boost for the region of Made
“The acquisition and renovation of André van Zeijl’s greenhouse by Hazera provides a fresh boost to Plukmade” according to Mayor Scholtze of Made-Drimmelen. “Since 1999, Hazera has had its operations in Made, and this expansion further stimulates local employment and commercial activity. It is something we, as a municipality, are proud of.”

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HAZERA: Growing Together
Hazera Seeds is a global company that develops, produces, and commercialize  seed varieties and is a global leader in the seed industry. Hazera has headquarters in both the Netherlands and Israel and operates subsidiaries in 11 countries, together with a distribution network serving over 130 markets.
Hazera is part of the Limagrain Group, an international farmers’ cooperative based in France. Limagrain has grown into the largest seed company in Europe, specializing in vegetables, field crops and cereals. The vegetable seed division at Limagrain is the largest in the industry