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Hishtil

- Founded in 1974, Hishtil is a global nursery corporation which specializes in the production and sales of vegetables, herbs, seedlings and young plants, for the professional and hobby markets. Being a market leader in the world of advanced horticultural nurseries, the company is constantly developing unique technologies and production protocols in order to keep up with the ever changing market …

active IsraelAfrica & Middle East Founded 1974 UnlistedEmployees: approximately 400 in Israel plus 500+ through international joint ventures checked 2026-10-05

Profile

Industry
CEA & horticulture, Cosmetics, Food ingredients
Topics
Role
Producer — “…’ ( ) - Salvia officinalis ‘Grower’s Friend’ ( ) - Salvia officinalis ‘Maxima’ ( ) - Ocimum basilicum ‘Magic M…”
Why it is bioeconomy
Hishtil is a global nursery corporation specializing in the production and propagation of vegetable, herb, and ornamental seedlings, including grafted plants, which falls under the bioeconomy sector.
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[Rubric] Israel · growing-media

Bio-solutions it supplies 1

What they offer

Products: lavandula; mentha; salvia; basilicum; rosmarinus; thymus; origanum; lippia; Irit; HISHTIL

Certifications: organic grower; international pesticide regulations; Certified Organic Grower; Highest International Quality Standards

Applications
pharma · cosmetics · food · agriculture · extracts · wellbeing · Horticulture · Agriculture · Nursery Production · Poultry Cooking · Hot Dishes · Salads
Certifications (website)
organic grower · international pesticide regulations · Certified Organic Grower · Highest International Quality Standards
Production sites
Israel · Mexico · South Africa · Israel — 21 hectares; seedlings and young plants of herbs, ornamentals and vegetables · Italy — 2 hectares · Bosnia · Spain · Turkey · South Africa — 2 hectares · USA
Products (website)
lavandula — 36 varieties, heavy flowering and scent, durable & healthier, optional as organic, customizable · mentha — 27 varieties, unique varieties, strong scents and flavours, customizable, organic (optional) · salvia — 12 varieties, rich foliage, strong scents, customizable, organic (optional) · basilicum — 11 varieties, rich foliage, strong scents and flavors, customizable, organic (optional) · rosmarinus — 14 varieties, rich foliage, strong scents & flavors, customizable, organic (optional) · thymus — 27 varieties, strong scents, strong flavours, customizable, organic (optional) · origanum — 7 varieties, rich foliage, strong flowering, customizable, organic (optional) · lippia — 4 varieties, strong scents and flavour, customizable, organic (optional), top grade · Irit — Slicer cylindrical, uniform parthenocarpic. Strong plant, no lateral branches, semi multi-flowering. · HISHTIL — HISHTIL’s 2026 catalog is the result of years of research, cultivation, and an unrelenting focus on our customers’ needs. · Salicornia Europaea — A fleshy stemmed annual plant with a high salt content, also known as glasswort or samphire. It is suitable for growing outdoors in pots or in greenhouses, up to 30 cm. · Organic — Widest range in the market, Minimal environmental impact & residues
R&D facilities
in-house R&D department

Read from the company's own website: home · about · products · production · quality · leadership · sustainability

Subsidiaries: Hishtil South Africa (HSA) · Hishtil Mexico

News & status 6

  • 2024 Latest status: Hishtil BV completed the acquisition of full holdings in HISHTIL TOROS FIDECILIK (HTF) to expand its nursery operations in Turkey. ↗ ↗ ↗
  • 2026-01-18 Shaping the Future of Herbs: Hishtil Prepares to Showcase Breakthroughs at IPM Essen 2026 -
    Hishtil is presenting four innovative herb concepts at IPM Essen 2026 (X-Hishtil™, Double Marvel™, Durabello™, GrowFlow™) to address real grower challenges like stress, climate, and market demands, emphasizing sustainability and ongoing growth in vegetative …
  • 2025-06-17 "Improved seedling quality, up to 50% energy savings, and better space efficiency"
    Hishtil collaborated with Hortiv Megalight to trial a dedicated LED germination compartment, achieving up to 50% energy savings, improved seedling quality and uniformity, and better space efficiency, with proof-of-concept trials progressing toward …
  • 2025-04-01 “Setting a new standard for grapevine propagation”
    Hishtil is leading a revolution in grapevine propagation with its Green Grafting technology, enabling year-round, virus-free liner production from certified mother blocks and delivering vigorous, high-yielding grapevines while reducing disease risk and …
  • 2026-03-29 California Spring Trials (CAST) 2026 daily blog - Nursery Management
    Hishtil showcased rosemary breeding experiments for essential-oil production, including a promising white-stem rosemary with powdery-mildew resistance, and introduced new herbs: Japanese mint (rounded leaves, mounding habit), Corsican mint (groundcover-like, …
  • 2026-04-27 California Spring Trials - Greenhouse Product News
    Hishtil is presenting herbs as ornamental plants, highlighting compact, highly-scented thyme ‘Pom Pom’ and a rust- and powdery mildew–resistant, high-yielding Origanum ‘Zoregano’ with a strong essential oil profile.
  • 2025-03-17 US: Hishtil's CAST display highlights innovation and sustainability
    Hishtil positions itself as an innovation- and sustainability-driven producer, highlighting a shift toward 100% organic, chemical-residue-free offerings and eco-friendly practices. At CAST 2025, they showcase Organic herbs, grafted vegetables, and their Double …

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Ownership & investors 3

parentindependent
subsidiaryHishtil South Africa
subsidiaryHishtil Mexico

Partners & deals 6

counterpartyHISHTIL TOROS FIDECILIK (HTF)
…Hishtil BV completed the acquisition of full holdings in HISHTIL TOROS FIDECILIK (HTF) to expand its nursery operations in Turkey.…
joint ventureEmployees (site
…| Employees (site) | approximately 400 in Israel plus another 500+ through international joint ventures (https://www.hishtil.com/about-hishtil/company-profile) | <details><summary>Pages read<…
joint ventureIt operates four nurseries
…gan. It operates four nurseries in Israel and maintains a network of international joint ventures in countries including Italy, Bosnia, Spain, Turkey, South Africa, the USA, and Mexico […
joint ventureIsrael (four sites
…of production nurseries in Israel (four sites) and 25 hectares across eight international joint ventures in Italy, Bosnia, Spain, Turkey, South Africa, USA, and Mexico. Approximately 900–1,000…
joint ventureMexico
…d Mexico. Approximately 900–1,000 employees globally (Israel staff ~400 plus 500+ through joint ventures). - Standards and mission: All activities comply with strict international standards. Vi…
joint ventureProduction
…ss scope: Production and sales through a global network with four sites in Israel and six joint venture nurseries in Turkey, South Africa, Italy, Spain, Bosnia & Herzegovina, and North Carolina…

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