PepsiCo has acquired Australian seed potato business Dowling AgriTech (DAT) to strengthen seed supply, drive innovation, and support grower partnerships across the Asia-Pacific region.
DAT’s strong seed variety pipeline, grower relationships, and agronomic expertise will support PepsiCo’s long-term sustainable agronomy strategy across APAC.
Colin Matthews, Supply Chain Senior Director for PepsiCo APAC, said this acquisition allows PepsiCo to play a more purposeful role in the seed potato ecosystem, as a long-term partner of choice for seed and chipstock growers in the Asia-Pacific region.
“By integrating DAT’s capabilities and expertise, we can help secure seed supply and bring innovation to the agriculture sector.”
Ben Dowling, Director at Dowling AgriTech, said the deal was a positive step for the company.
“This is a great outcome for DAT. It’s business as usual in all respects, yet we’re now part of a global food and beverage company, with a high capacity to drive the business forward.
“We developed this business with the aim of contributing to potato crop improvement, both in Australia and in export markets. Our mission is to produce high quality seed so that each variety can reach its full genetic potential. PepsiCo is a strong believer in this and we see strong alignment in intentions and capabilities as we move forward.”
The acquisition deepens PepsiCo’s investment in the agriculture value chain and reinforces its focus on sustainable growth and resilience in seed potato production.
PepsiCo’s APAC Agronomy Team will oversee operations and plans to invest further in the facility to support continued production of high-quality seed potatoes for both domestic and export markets.
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