Obituary Simon Nanne Groot (1934 - 2025)

2025-07-07 00:00

Simon Nanne Groot, a beloved father, friend, visionary, founder of the vegetable seed company East-West Seed, and former World Food Prize Laureate, passed away on July 6 in Enkhuizen at the age of 90. As a 6th generation seedsman, Simon Groot is seen as a figurehead and pioneer, recognized in the industry.

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