Why plantas de Navarra SA?

Why plantas de Navarra SA?

Almost 90 years after, in 1973 Amand’s grandson Marc Darbonne founded Plantas de Navarra SA (Planasa) together with Caja de Ahorros de Navarra (CAN) to improve the asparagus crop. Breeding strawberry and asparagus and endive production activities start. R&D of strawberry, asparagus, fruit tree and garlic varieties.

Where is Planasa based?

Planasa started operating in China, incorporated Romania and Netherlands subsidiaries and acquired the US company NorCal Nursery. UK Cinven acquired 65% of Planasa. The Strawberry variety Savana was launched.

What fruits and vegetables does Planasa produce?

We produce berries (mainly raspberries and blueberries), asparagus and avocados and we are the world leading producers of fresh endive 365 days a year. Planasa is the result of the efforts of five Darbonne generations.

Which strawberry variety was launched by Planasa?

The Strawberry variety Savana was launched. A new generation of blueberry varities developed by Planasa is launched: Manila, Malibu, Marina, Madeira, Maldiva and Masirah. Supply our clients in the global agri-food market high quality products and services to satisfy consumer tastes.