Production of specialty crops
Horticultural and agricultural production: tailor-made solutions for your projects
On-demand production
From the cultivation of specialty plants for the food industry, to the production of rose fruits and medicinal plants for cosmetics, we make our land and expertise available for bespoke, targeted production. Our flexibility enables us to produce on any scale, from 1 to 100,000 m2, from grams to tons.
Agricultural and horticultural variety trials
We collaborate with research institutes, government agencies and industrial partners to conduct variety trials and precise agronomic descriptions. Our greenhouses and experimental fields are state-of-the-art, guaranteeing reliable results tailored to your needs.
Seed multiplication
We provide seed multiplication services for your horticultural or agricultural varieties, in small or large volumes. Our equipment and know-how guarantee exceptional quality.
References
They trust us:
40 years of horticultural expertise
At Zollinger Bio, we bring 40 years of expertise to bear on your most demanding projects. Thanks to our 30 hectares of high-quality farmland and our modern infrastructure, we can offer tailor-made solutions for the production of special crops, whether seeds, variety trials or specific production for industries such as cosmetics, pharmaceuticals or research.
Meet the team
Tizian Zollinger, Head of R&D
An agricultural engineer with an MSc in Genetics and Plant Breeding from the University of Hohenheim (DE), Tizian lives his passion for plants on a daily basis and is responsible for the breeding programs.
Guillaume Trollux, Production Manager
Trained as a vegetable grower, Guillaume is in charge of production and manages a team of twelve people to see your crops through from seed to harvest.
Aurélie Membrez, Head of Trials
Aurélie is an agronomy engineer with a passion for farming. She is in charge of the trial fields and will bring your agronomic projects to fruition.
Tulipan Zollinger, Project Manager
With a Master's degree in Genetics and Plant Breeding (Wageningen, NL and Berkeley, USA) and an MBA in Strategy, Tulipan will be your point of contact to develop a solution tailored to your needs.
Our facilities and assets
Infrastructure at the cutting edge of innovation
Excellent land and facilities
30 hectares, including 5 under glass in an optimal climate
Quality laboratory for seeds
Purification facility, optical sorter, germination tests
Production line for seeds
Precision packaging and bagging
Unique know-how
40 years' experience in specialty crops
Over 450 varieties and species
We master (almost) all special crops
Extensive network of partners
Thanks to our network, we can guarantee turnkey solutions
Swiss Organic Certication
All our products can be certified organic: Bio Suisse, EU, USDA
Yes, we can. Zollinger Bio is your partner for all your special crops.
Contact us to discuss your specific requirements and to obtain a quotation.
Examples of projects and references
On-demand multiplication
For a leading customer in the seed industry, we regularly propagate vegetable seed crops such as carrots, peas, brassicas, lettuces, tomatoes and peppers. We also master the main annual and biennial flowers, as well as herbs and medicinal plants.
Variety tests
For the Swiss Federal Office of Agriculture, Agroscope and private companies, we carry out variety trials, which are evaluated according to official FAO and UPOV criteria. Over more than 20 years, we have acquired unique know-how on species as diverse as solanaceae, lettuces, beans, cucurbits and brassicas. Our seeds can even be found in the Svalbard World Seed Reserve!
Production of aromatic herbs
For customers in the food and cosmetics industries, we produce thyme, rosemary, nigella, rosehip, lovage, chamomile, basil, borage, St John's wort, etc. to order.