Sakata Finds and Rescues Panther Kitten!

On Monday, January 18th, Sakata employees performing routine field maintenance found a young male panther kitten abandoned and sleeping in one of the fields of Sakata’s Research Station in Ft. Myers, FL.  Although …

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Lions and Tigers and… Pumpkins?

Sakata Pumpkins Bring Big Smiles and Full Tummies to Woodland Park Zoo! Sakata’s PNW office left their mark on this year’s Annual Pumpkin Bash at Woodland Park Zoo! Sakata employees recently got their hands dirty …

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Straight Facts About Neonics

The problem A relatively new class of pesticides, neonicotinoids (neonics for short), has been implicated in the decline of bees and other pollinators. The questions Are these chemicals used in the production of seed for …

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Meet Matt Linder

The Man Behind the Broccoli Matt Linder has managed the sales and development of Sakata broccoli for over 25 years.  This produce vet has a wealth of knowledge that expands far beyond Sakata's …

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Passionate about Pumpkins!

With all the shapes, textures and colors of pumpkins available, pumpkin enthusiasts are finding it easier than ever to find the right pumpkin for any occasion, whether it be decorating, carving, eating …

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Let’s Talk Eastern Peppers

Q&A with Jim Stewart and Cory Dombrowski Q. The three new peppers for the East are named Gridiron, Blitz, and Touchdown – What’s the significance of these names? Jim: Our Eastern peppers have football-themed …

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