Rupp Seeds Makes Commitment to Focus Squarely on Vegetables

Posted by Growing Produce Staff|May 18, 2022

Ohio-based Rupp Seeds recently sold its grain and forage seed business to Rob-See-Co, of Elkhorn, NE. This divestment provides Rupp Seeds the opportunity to focus its investments and research efforts entirely on their vegetable seeds business.

“I’m excited to focus on vegetable seeds going forward,” says Philip Rupp, Rupp Seeds President. “We have great opportunity to expand our product line, our research and our support for commercial growers. For the grain and forage business, we’re excited for our dealers and employees as they continue with a like-minded business.”

Rupp Seeds was founded in 1946 with the grain and forage division that served Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana farmers. The vegetable seed business started in 1985 with the goal of leveraging the company’s previous seed expertise into vegetable seed to help growers maximize returns while meeting the needs of the end consumer. Today, the company continues with that same goal, except now it’s their singular focus.

“There is such an exciting story to tell about vegetables,” Rupp says. “We want to be a resource for not only commercial growers, but people who sell to farmer’s markets and their customers. There is so much we’re looking forward to doing as we work alongside growers.”

The renewed focus on vegetable seeds will lead to expanded research, trials, and product lines. Rupp adds, for vegetable growers and consumers, the future looks bright with an eye toward improved production, better nutrition, and enhanced connections at every level in the food value chain.