Sakata Seed America Brings on New Tomato Breeder
July 14, 2021 
Jeremy Sisson in the tomato fields. Photo courtesy of Sakata Seed America
Sakata Seed America recently announced the further expansion of its tomato breeding team to include accomplished industry veteran Jeremy Sisson in a new, specialized role. He joins Sakata as Senior Tomato Breeder with an emphasis on the saladette tomato segment.
Sisson boasts more than 15 years of previous experience in the tomato breeding arena.
“The saladette category, both indeterminate and determinate, is an extremely complex and competitive category with huge potential,” says Jeff Zischke, Senior Director, Research and Development for Sakata. “As Sakata continues to build and secure its leadership position in the tomato segment, we expect further growth of our market share to come with the leadership and expertise that Sisson brings to an already outstanding team.”
Sisson is based out of the Sakata Fort Myers Research Station, an ideal base to foster collaboration with Sakata’s breeding, biotechnology, and pathology resources.
He received a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biological Sciences from West Virginia State University, where he also received a Master of Science (M.S.) in Biotechnology.
“My professional and personal passions align well with the Sakata mission, making this opportunity particularly compelling to me,” says Sisson. “I am laser-focused on the development of sustainable and innovative solutions in the creation of vegetable hybrids to meet the modern challenges of different geographical production regions, with the end goal of creating high-quality, healthy vegetables for people to enjoy. Joining a company with the reputation of Sakata’s creates endless channels of opportunity for cross-functional connection and exceptional product development.”
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