Who are we?
A story of Men
Son of a seed merchant in the town centre of Colmar, Serge Voltz created in 1985 his company distributing vegetable and flower seeds to market gardeners and horticulturists and logically named it "GRAINES VOLTZ".
Over the past 40 years, GRAINES VOLTZ has become France's leading independent family business in this market. The company's strong convictions have enabled it to anticipate its customers' needs and provide tailor-made service and support. Over the years, Serge Voltz and his brother Christian, the company's financial director, have surrounded themselves with expert technicians who are passionate about the product, to support their development. Today, GRAINES VOLTZ employs over 600 people who work every day to satisfy your needs.
To remain true to our DNA, based on proximity to our customers, in 2021 we have set up an organization dedicated to market gardening. The VOLTZ VOLTZ Maraîchage team now provides services tailored to your specific needs, whether you're in conventional or organic production.
GRAINES VOLTZ isn't just a company, it's above all a family of enthusiasts at the service of its customers.
The product, our passion
Driven by the passion for the product, the development team of VOLTZ Vegetable Growing, is constantly listening to the evolution of the markets, the trends and especially the emerging needs of the field. Our employees are looking for the most promising innovations and the best varieties of the moment in collaboration with many partners and breeders.
Innovation at VOLTZ Maraîchage means differentiation. The search for original products has always been in our DNA:
- new color
- new segment
- new culinary use ...
Our key figures
million in sales
employees
years of expertise
years of commitment to organic farming
Our key dates
1985
Birth of GRAINES VOLTZ in Colmar
The company is entirely dedicated to the seed trade. In one year, Graines Voltz achieves a turnover of 1 million francs with a regional clientele.
2002
Logistics development: Creation of a centre in Brain-sur-l'Authion (49)
The location in the heart of the French plant competitiveness cluster guarantees speed and quality of service to customers.
2004-2006
Performance prize and Grand Prix de l'Entrepreneur
2004, Performance Prize, awarded by the daily newspaper "Les Echos" in the development category.
2006, Grand Prix de l'Entrepreneur Grand Est, awarded by the monthly magazine "L'Entreprise".
2020
Acquisition of the business portfolio of HILD SAMEN
Graines Voltz acquires the business portfolio of HILD Samen located in Marbach, Germany.
2020
Acquisition of the distribution company HERMINA-MAIER
Creation of a subsidiary in Germany through the acquisition of one of the most important independent distributors of professional seeds in this country and in Austria.
Keep up the momentum...
Convinced that tomorrow's agriculture will be based on healthier food that is more respectful of the environment and of people, Serge Voltz developed his first range of organic vegetable seeds in 1998. His challenge was to offer organic market gardeners a variety of varieties as wide as those available in conventional farming, with the same high quality standards and the same security of supply. More than 600 varieties are now available in organic seeds: vegetables, old vegetables, herbs, etc.
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Our mission
Product innovation
We rigorously select the best varieties on the market to meet your needs and can thus offer you a complete, diversified and evolving range.
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