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Solynta - true potato seeds

Solynta unlocks the true potential of potatoes. Check www.solynta.com

Through innovative hybrid potato breeding, we produce and sell hybrid true potato seeds to build a sustainable potato value chain.

01/09/2026

Excited to embark on this new journey with some of our most important business partners in the potato value chain in Kenya. We are looking forward to demonstrate the high late blight resistance levels of this variety in the field. The seedlings are raised in a local nursery, from disease-free hybrid true potato seeds. SOLHY 023 and other varieties will also be shown in the field during the upcoming World Potato Congress in Naivasha end of October. Thank you National Potato Council of Kenya for your support!

26/08/2026

A milestone for hybrid potato breeding - and a challenge to the value chain

On May 21, SOLHY019 was added to the Dutch National Variety Register. It is the first diploid hybrid potato variety whose genetics are delivered through true seed to be registered in the Netherlands.

Why does that matter? Because SOLHY019 was judged through the same registration system as any other potato variety, and against strict requirements for distinctness, uniformity and stability.
For years, one of the assumptions surrounding diploid and hybrid potatoes has been that they would not be uniform enough for the market. The registration of SOLHY019 directly challenges that mindset. A potato variety grown from Hybrid True Potato Seed can meet the established standards expected of a registered potato variety.

This is more than a milestone for one variety. It demonstrates what hybrid breeding can make possible for the potato value chain: faster combination of useful genetics, access to new traits such as disease resistance, and a very different way of producing, storing and transporting starting material.

But registration is not the finish line - and SOLHY019 is not presented as the answer to every challenge facing potato production. Registration confirms that the variety is distinct, uniform and stable. It does not, by itself, prove agronomic fit, market acceptance or farmer value in every production system.
Those questions must be answered market by market, through field experience and collaboration across the value chain. Applied in the right varieties, markets and production systems, hybrid breeding can become a powerful part of the solution: accelerating genetic progress, broadening access to quality starting material and creating new options for growers and their partners.

That is the real significance of this registration. It moves the discussion beyond whether a hybrid potato delivered through true seed can meet conventional variety standards. It can. The discussion now becomes where this technology creates the greatest value - and what the potato value chain needs to do to realize it.

We would like to continue that discussion before and during Potato Europe. Visit the Solynta team at stand A16 to see SOLHY019 and explore where Hybrid True Potato Seed could fit within the future of potato production.

What do you see as the most important condition for bringing Hybrid True Potato Seed successfully into commercial practice?

12/08/2026

In less than a month, PotatoEurope 2026 will open its doors in Springe, Germany—and the Solynta team will be ready to welcome you at booth A16.

We will showcase our latest Hybrid True Potato Seed varieties and discuss how Solynta’s technology can help address the specific production and market needs of growers and partners across the potato value chain.

SOLHY019 will take center stage. As the first diploid hybrid true potato variety entered in the Dutch National Variety Register, it represents an important milestone for hybrid potato breeding.

And what about the potatoes? Grown from Hybrid True Potato Seed, SOLHY019 produces round-to-oval potatoes with yellow flesh, a firm cooking texture and a delicious taste.

Would you like to learn more or discuss opportunities for collaboration? Contact Charles, Antonino, Martina or Caroline before the event to arrange a meeting. Send an e-mail to [email protected] to make sure we meet in Springe!

We look forward to seeing you at booth A16!

06/08/2026

🌱 Ready to take agronomy beyond borders?

Solynta is looking for a Customer Agronomy Specialist to organize and monitor international field trials, turn trial data into practical insights, and help partners unlock the potential of Hybrid True Potato Seed (HTPS).

You’ll work closely with partners across Africa and Asia, combining technical expertise with clear communication and hands-on field support.

📍 Based in the Netherlands or Kenya

🕒 Full-time: 36–40 hours

✈️ Willing to travel 60–70 days per year

💶 Salary: €3,500–€5,000 gross per month, depending on experience and qualifications

Do you have a bachelor’s degree in agriculture, strong data skills, and a proactive, adaptable mindset? Join our pioneering team and help shape a more resilient future for potato cultivation.

Apply now! Read the full job profile and apply with the ‘apply now’ button on: https://www.solynta.com/careers/customer-agronomy-specialist/

28/07/2026

On 9–10 September, Solynta will be at PotatoEurope in Springe, Germany, showcasing our latest hybrid true potato seed varieties and discussing how they can support a more resilient and efficient potato value chain.

We will feature SOLHY019—the first diploid hybrid potato variety from true seed to be registered in the Netherlands. This milestone means SOLHY019 can now be made available across the European Union.

If you are attending PotatoEurope, stop by our booth to meet the Solynta team and learn how hybrid breeding and our varieties can help address your specific production challenges and market needs. You can also contact us in advance to arrange a meeting during the event. E-mail: [email protected]

We look forward to seeing you in Springe!

21/07/2026

Another milestone for hybrid potato breeding—and for collaboration across the potato value chain.

Solynta’s newest hybrid potato variety, SOLHY023, has been officially approved and registered in Kenya. Combining stable field performance with multiple genes for resistance to Late Blight, SOLHY023 expands the choice available to Kenyan growers and supports more resilient potato production.

This achievement reflects Solynta’s continued commitment to making new hybrid potato varieties available to potato growers. Every new variety is built on years of scientific research, field experience, and close cooperation between our teams, research partners, regulators, and local stakeholders such as local agronomy testing partner Seeds2B.

Kenya continues to demonstrate what can be achieved when innovation is paired with strong local partnerships. Together, we are accelerating access to improved varieties and strengthening the potato value chain—from seed innovation to the grower’s field.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this milestone possible.

Learn more: https://www.solynta.com/press/solynta-strengthens-hybrid-true-potato-seed-portfolio-with-the-approval-of-solhy023-in-kenya/

11/06/2026

A WORLDWIDE FIRST!

Our SOLHY019 is the first-ever diploid Hybrid True Potato Seed variety to be officially registered on the Dutch National Variety Register!

Today, Solynta announced that SOLHY019 has become the first-ever diploid Hybrid True Potato Seed (HTPS) variety to be officially registered on the Dutch National Variety Register and granted Plant Breeder’s Rights.

This historic registration validates hybrid potato breeding as a commercial reality and marks a new era for potato breeding and cultivation. By enabling potatoes to be grown from true seed rather than seed tubers, HTPS offers a more efficient, scalable, and sustainable way to deliver high-quality planting material worldwide.

Official approval by the Dutch Variety Release Committee is widely recognized as a rigorous and trusted standard, ensuring that registered varieties meet official criteria for quality and performance. The successful registration of variety SOLHY019 not only validates Solynta’s breeding technology but also supports our company’s global commercial roll-out of HTPS as a reliable, high-quality starting material.

Huge congratulations to all colleagues and partners who contributed to this achievement. We regard this is a turning point for global potato production, and we are proud to lead this revolution together with our partners, growers, and other stakeholders around the world.

This milestone is the result of years of dedicated work, and it strengthens our commitment to deliver better, more robust potato varieties for growers worldwide. Read our full press release on: https://www.solynta.com/press/first-diploid-hybrid-potato-variety-dutch-potato-variety-list/

01/06/2026

At ISF and the World Seed Congress in Lisbon, Solynta’s Ard Rijlaarsdam and Charles Miller had the opportunity to connect with partners, peers, and industry stakeholders from across the global seed sector. During this inspiring week filled with valuable conversations, new perspectives, and exciting opportunities for the future, a new major milestone for Solynta was set: Solynta has officially become a member of the International Seed Federation (ISF) during the General Assembly. Solynta is proud to join an organization committed to creating a world where the best quality seed is accessible to all, supporting sustainable agriculture and food security. This mission strongly aligns with our own vision and ambitions.

Throughout the event, we (re)connected with many existing and potential partners to explore opportunities for opening new markets and further strengthening markets where we are already active. These discussions reinforced the importance of collaboration in driving innovation and sustainable growth across the sector.

At the same time, the congress highlighted once again the complexity of the regulatory landscape surrounding seeds — especially for innovative and novel products such as ours. We appreciated the opportunity to engage with national and regional seed associations on the importance of science-based regulation built on internationally agreed standards, including frameworks such as IPPC and UPOV. Constructive dialogue between industry and regulators remains essential to support innovation while ensuring clarity and consistency across markets.

What stood out most in Lisbon was the enthusiasm for our hybrid true potato seed products and the strong support for our mission. Although potatoes have not traditionally been a major focus crop within ISF, as a breeding company and producer of hybrid true potato seed, we feel we naturally belong in this community — and we are excited to contribute as part of the ISF family.

Thank you to everyone we met during the week. We look forward to continuing the conversations and building the future of sustainable agriculture together.

21/04/2026

Delivering Real Change in Burundi’s Potato Sector: introducing hybrid potato varieties with high resistance against Phytophthora Infestans.

Last week was a productive one in Burundi as we continue to build momentum around hybrid potato innovation and seed system development. During this visit, our focus has been on the introduction of new hybrid potato varieties with multiple stacked late blight resistance genes.

's Charles Miller and Antonino Crucitti had the honor of meeting with , President of the Republic of , to align on progress and next steps to strengthen the potato value chain - grounded in long-term partnership and a shared focus on food security.

We also deepened our collaboration with ISABU, advancing research, local validation, and knowledge transfer to ensure sustainable impact.

We are grateful for the continued support of the Government of the Netherlands through the PSSD II project, alongside , whose commitment is helping create the conditions for innovation to scale.

In the field, we celebrated the harvest of clean, disease-free G1 tubers from new potato varieties with high levels of Late Blight resistance, with ADPR—an important milestone demonstrating the strength of the system we are building together. We also engaged with broader value chain partners to align on how to accelerate adoption and ensure farmers can fully benefit from improved genetics and high-quality starting material.

True innovation requires strong partnerships, clear progress, and a continued focus on impact.

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