The East-West Seed Group is an Asian based Privately owned Global leader in the tropical vegetable seeds business. Using advanced breeding technologies, East-West Seed creates value for farmers by producing Better Seeds for Better Yield. The company’s strategy is based on breeding locally adapted varieties that allow farmers to be more productive, increase their income and profits - thereby contributing to agricultural sustainability. East-West seeds are planted in the fields of over 30 million farmers worldwide, with 200 billion seeds sold yearly. The company is Asia-based, but with global operations primarily in the tropical zone. It employs 4,800 employees globally and maintain 15 R&D stations in 7 countries. It lives and works in the markets that it serves.