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This excerpt taken from the SYT 6-K filed Jul 24, 2009. Vegetables &
Flowers: Growth in Vegetables reflected the ongoing expansion
of high value products such as peppers where the portfolio has been enhanced
both through acquisitions and through in-house marker assisted breeding
success. Flowers growth was due to the consolidation of Goldsmith
Seeds Inc. and Yoder, with the underlying business affected by the downturn in
consumer purchasing.
This excerpt taken from the SYT 20-F filed Feb 18, 2009. Vegetables and Flowers: major brands Vegetables
S&G®, ROGERS®; major brand Flowers
S&G®
Growth in
Vegetables sales reflected continuing strong consumer demand and some estimated
share gain, with a US$13 million contribution from the consolidation of EGV and
Zeraim Gedera, included within volume in the table above. Sales in Latin
America and Asia Pacific
continued to expand rapidly. Sales of Branded Fresh Produce in the USA
rose by over 30%.
The acquisition of
Fischer in Flowers contributed US$24 million to Seeds sales growth. Underlying
sales grew in both This excerpt taken from the SYT 6-K filed Feb 6, 2009. Vegetables &
Flowers: In Vegetables we successfully integrated Zeraim
Gedera which strengthened our focus on high value crops and our presence in the
Mediterranean region. Flowers growth reflected the acquisition of
Fischer which has reinforced our world leading position. In the
fourth quarter we completed two more acquisitions which further expand our
genetic pool: industry-leading breeder and producer Goldsmith Seeds Inc., and
the chrysanthemum and aster business of US flowers producer Yoder Brothers
Inc.
This excerpt taken from the SYT 6-K filed Jul 24, 2008. Vegetables and
Flowers was supplemented by the consolidation of both Zeraim Gedera,
the Israeli vegetable seeds company focusing on high value crops, and Fischer,
the German-based flowers business which has reinforced Syngenta’s world-leading
position.
This excerpt taken from the SYT 20-F filed Mar 1, 2006. Vegetables and Flowers: major brands S&G® vegetables, ROGERS® vegetables, S&G® flowers
Vegetables sales increased by 21%, 14% at constant exchange rates, with volumes 11% higher and local currency prices up 3%. Sales of vegetables grew in all regions. In the USA, sales of DULCINEA® products exceeded US$30 million with continued growth of PUREHEART® seedless watermelons, and the successful launch of the BELLAHEART™ cantaloupe melon. In Europe, a strong performance in fresh S&G® tomatoes, melons and squash more than offset market pressure in the processed vegetable segment. Sales of S&G® flowers were 11% higher, 5% at constant exchange rates with 3% volume growth and a further 2% from higher local currency prices. Sales increased across all regions reflecting strong genetics, effective supply chain management of young plants and the expansion of direct sales.
Sales in This excerpt taken from the SYT 20-F filed Mar 16, 2005. Vegetables and Flowers: major brands S&G® vegetables, ROGERS® vegetables, S&G® flowers
Vegetables and Flowers sales were 16% higher, 6% when expressed at constant exchange rates with 3% higher volumes and local currency prices 3% higher. Sales grew particularly strongly in Europe, where Syngenta has established leading positions in tomato, pepper and watermelon. In the USA, fresh produce sales continued to expand driven by the PUREHEART® watermelon; the new BELLAHEART™ cantaloupe melon was launched. Sales of S&G® flowers increased, primarily in Europe, reflecting strength in the fast-growing young plant segment and improved customer relationship management. | EXCERPTS ON THIS PAGE:
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