GSN-Semences is a historical company in the French vegetable seed industry. As a subsidiary of the agricultural cooperative VIVADOUR based in Gers, it markets nearly 500 varieties of vegetable, forage, and floral seeds.
The company employs 60 full-time employees across France, engaged in research, production, processing, and sales of seeds.
Bernard NABARRO, Director of Seeds and Consumer Distribution, has ensured the continuity of GSN Semences for over 25 years.
1991
Création de GSN Semences
For over 30 years, we have been a company specialized in the production of vegetable seeds. We market over 500 varieties of vegetable, forage, and floral seeds.
1997
Integration of GSN into the Cooperative Group Vivadour
2000
Implementation of a research and seed distribution initiative for the industry
Our own varieties have been leaders in the French industrial market for several years under the BLONDEAU brand.
2008
Purchase of BRIVAIN, located in Maine-et-Loire
A competing company at the heart of the largest vegetable seed production area in the country. GSN Semences thus becomes the leading producer of standard seeds with over 2500 hectares of multiplication. Thanks to our equipment, we can process more than 2,000 tons of fine vegetables.
2015
Creation of the GSN Semences Africa subsidiary
We have always been interested in Central and West Africa. Establishing a presence on the African continent allows GSN to ensure a seed distribution network while initiating production plants.
2018
GSN Semences' entry into hybrids
Through the creation of the NEXEEDS brand, we offer our distributor clients an innovative premium range of vegetable seeds, regularly renewing our product offerings.