Avanos Ent. (Pvt) Ltd. trading as East West Seeds, Zimbabwe

Industry

Seeds & genetics

Topics

Hybrid seeds & crop breeding

Role

Distributor — “…e breeding, production, and distribution of high-quality vegetable seeds [1][2]. Founded in 2005 by Marietta v…”

Why it is bioeconomy

Avanos Ent. (Pvt) Ltd. is a Zimbabwean company specializing in the breeding, production, and distribution of vegetable seeds.

Found via

[Peer] Sanchez Sanchez Semillas; [Peer] NH Nongwoo Bio (KOSDAQ); [Peer] Tropica Seeds Pvt. Ltd; [Gap] Zimbabwe · agri

Not yet cited as a supplier in a graded solution.

• Status review: active — Avanos Seeds recognised in Zimbabwe for seed innovation and production, Aug 2026. Evidence: 2026-08-03 — Marietta van der Werff celebration - Global White Lion Protection Trus (https://whitelions.org/mvdw-celebration/)
• 2026-08-03 Marietta van der Werff celebration - Global White Lion Protection Trust
  Avanos Seeds (the Earth restoration project run by Marietta van der Werff) is recognized in Zimbabwe for seed innovation and production, earning a place in the Zimbabwe National Excellence Hall of Fame in the Agriculture category, highlighting its impact on …
• 2025-09-25 Partnering with AGRA on Food System-Inspired Inclusive Agricultural Transformation - East-West Seed Knowledge Transfer
  Summary: The article describes a 2-year East-West Seed Knowledge Transfer and AGRA initiative in Tanzania focusing on creating a sustainable seedling supply chain for several crops and boosting climate-resilient farming, with EWS-KT leading the vegetable value …
• 2026-08-19 Zimbabwe's Seed Push Shows Early Gains Three Months After Harare Summit - Maricho Media : Agribusiness Resources | Zimbabwe
  The article does not mention Avanos Ent. (Pvt) Ltd. trading as East West Seeds in Zimbabwe. It focuses on Zimbabwe’s seed-systems push, including TAAT II High Iron Bean, seed production, outreach, and a pending national seed roadmap. If you’re specifically …
• 2026-08-10 Seed companies target Botswana, Namibia markets – herald
  Avanos Enterprises (Pvt) Ltd trading as East West Seeds in Zimbabwe is not mentioned or referenced in the article. The piece focuses on local seed companies pursuing expansion into Botswana and Namibia and regional agricultural cooperation, not on East West …
• 2026-02-12 Global seed giants KKSP, Syngenta eye Zimbabwe market | Business Times
  The article does not mention Avanos Ent. (Pvt) Ltd. trading as East West Seeds, Zimbabwe; it focuses on KKSP and Syngenta exploring Zimbabwe as a seed production hub and expanding local seed systems and exports. If you’re looking for information specifically …
• 2026-08-27 ARDA Seeds ahead of El Niño season – herald
  The article does not mention Avanos Enterprises (Pvt) Ltd. trading as East West Seeds in Zimbabwe. It focuses on ARDA Seeds’ climate-smart seed varieties and drought preparedness for the 2026/27 season.

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