Germicopa is the largest potato breeder in France.
The company is a 100% owned subsidiary of the Florimond Desprez Group and is specialized in the breeding and production of potato seed for all market segments: Table potatoes, potato varieties for processing, starch production, gardening and export.
Germicopa is a world leader in firm flesh potato varieties.
The company employs 65 people and produces 80,000 tons of seed potatoes each year, generating an annual sales of EUR 38 million.
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Germicopa (Societe Germicopa SAS)
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November 02, 2025
Argentina Moves to the Center of a Consolidating Global Potato Industry
In recent years, the global potato industry has entered a phase of rapid consolidation. Mergers, acquisitions, and geographic expansions are redefining who produces, who decides, and who supplies.
July 05, 2025
Groupe Florimond Desprez (GFD) Takes Majority Stake in Danespo to Boost Seed Potato Innovation and Market Growth
Groupe Florimond Desprez (GFD) acquired DLF’s 49% stake in Danespo A/S, becoming majority owner. The move strengthens GFD’s seed potato business, aligning Danespo and Germicopa under shared leadership and future investments.
May 06, 2024
Europa: producción de semilla en el norte se ve comprometida
Las restricciones al uso de fertilizantes dificultan la producción de semilla, haciendo a la incertidumbre europea con respecto al suministro.
November 22, 2023
Germicopa firma acuerdo exclusivo de representación en Argentina
La empresa francesa Germicopa acaba de firmar un contrato de representación exclusiva con Agroplant S.A para el desarrollo de sus variedades en Argentina.Related Varieties
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