Our brands
FORAGE AND AMENITY SEED
Germinal
Operating in the UK and Ireland, Germinal is a leading grass and forage seed specialist in global agricultural and amenity markets. Our heritage in the seed industry has expanded our expertise and continues to drive our pioneering approach.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Germinal Horizon
Germinal Horizon is an R&D entity with dedicated teams at sites in Aberystwyth (Wales), and Wiltshire, (England). Germinal Horizon is at the forefront of producing Climate Smart solutions through innovative plant breeding and forage research.
GRAIN AND SEED
Cates
Since 2002, Openfolde has been a shareholder of Cates, a strong partner for international seed trade based in Canterbury, New Zealand. Cates supplies high quality locally grown pasture seeds, cereals and pulses across the world and produce ryegrass and clover for Germinal.
ECOMMERCE LAWN SEED
The Grass People
The Grass People is an innovative ecommerce brand strategically driven by a multi-disciplined digital team based at Openfolde headquarters in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Launched successfully in 2017, The Grass People offers quality lawn and wildflower seed, great customer service and advice to the domestic market.
ECOMMERCE LAWN CARE
Lawnsmith
Lawnsmith is an online brand invested in solving the problems of DIY lawn care through an in-depth knowledge and understanding of lawn owners, their lawns and correct lawn care procedures.
