GRAINES VOLTZ
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PROFILE
Graines Voltz bears the family surname of its proud owner Serge Voltz, who established Graines Voltz in 1985. Thanks to his vision over 30 years ago, the company is today one of the largest independent European distributors of seeds and young flower and vegetable plants. Wolfgang Fischer, International Sales Manager for the Maraîchage division of Graines Voltz, spoke to Richard Hagan about the international vegetable seeds business and the future of farming.
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raines Voltz, based in France, is one of the largest independent distributors of seeds, young flower and vegetable plants in Europe. In order to best serve its client base, the company is divided into two main divisions: Voltz Maraîchage and Voltz Horticulture. Voltz Maraîchage selects, develops and distributes the best varieties of vegetables, aromatics, herbs and edible flowers throughout France, Europe and the rest of the world. These products, both organic and conventional, are intended for pro-
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Inside Food & Drink
fessionals in the food production business, such as farmers and other commercial entities. Voltz Horticulture offers, throughout the year, a wide range of flowers and vegetables for cities, gardens, and private balconies and terraces. These products are intended for professionals: horticulturists, nurserymen, landscapers, private and public communities. The two separate divisions exist due to the differences in the expertise required to sell into the company’s different markets, as
