San Diego, California
June 23, 2009

Ahern International Seeds is pleased to announce a groundbreaking new strategic alliance with PlantaNova to exclusively distribute PlantaNova’s world class transplants and grafted rootstock combinations in watermelon, tomato and pepper throughout Mexico.

PlantaNova is widely recognized as leader in the propagation and grafting of tomato, watermelon and pepper transplant and root stock technology. Ahern Seeds is the leading distributor of hybrid vegetable seeds in Mexico and Central America.

PlantaNova’s technical prowess combined with Ahern’s distribution network will provide growers throughout Mexico with access to the most current root stock and transplant technologies available as well as the most appropriate seed/root stock combinations for individual growers.

“After carefully evaluating our options, we determined that the clear choice was to partner with Ahern Seeds to distribute our products in Mexico,” says Pharis Rico, General Manager of PlantaNova. “Ahern’s reputation among Mexican growers for providing excellent products and service is unmatched. We eagerly look forward to a prosperous alliance with Ahern Seeds.”

“We’re very pleased to be able to represent PlantaNova in Mexico,” says Kevin Ahern, President and CEO of Ahern International Seeds. “I believe this partnership offers our growers the healthiest, most uniform transplants available anywhere. It means Ahern now delivers the best transplants made from the best seed varieties, backed by the best research and service. It represents Ahern's ongoing commitment to help our growers maximize yields, quality and profits.”

Ahern International Seeds is the leading crop consultant and distributor of hybrid vegetable seeds and root stock in Mexico, Central America, and the Southwestern United States.

Website: http://www.ahernseeds.com

Published: June 23, 2009