DLF (seed company)

DLF Seeds
Company typePrivate limited company
IndustrySeed business
Founded1988 (1988) (DLF AmbA founded in 1906)
HeadquartersNy Østergade 9, Roskilde. Denmark,
Roskilde, Denmark
Number of locations
The Netherlands, United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Sweden, Germany, Poland, Czech Republic, Italy, Turkey, Russia, China, Canada, USA, Uruguay, Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand.
Area served
100 Countries
Key people
Søren Halbye (CEO)
Christian Høegh-Andersen (Chairman)
RevenueDKK 7,437m (2019/20)
Number of employees
1,983 (2019/20)
Websitewww.dlf.com

DLF Seeds A/S (formerly DLF-TRIFOLIUM A/S) is a global seed company dealing in forage, amenity seeds, sugar, beet seed, ware potatoes, and other crops. The company's headquarters is located in Roskilde, Denmark. DLF is the global market leader and provides grass and clover seeds to over 100 countries.[1] DLF operates within four different business areas. DLF is the market leader in forage and turf seed with an estimated share of approximately 50% in Europe and 30% on a global scale.[2] DLF provides grass seeds for major sporting events worldwide, including the UEFA Champions League,[3][circular reference] UEFA Europa League,[4][circular reference] the FIFA Football World Cup[5][circular reference] for both men and women, The Olympic Games,[6][circular reference] The Premier League[7][circular reference] and the list goes on.

  1. ^ "DLF Business report 2019/2020". Archived from the original on 2021-05-04.
  2. ^ "DLF Seeds & Science Official Website - About DLF". Archived from the original on 2019-12-03.
  3. ^ "UEFA Champions League". Archived from the original on 2004-08-29.
  4. ^ "The UEFA Europa League". Archived from the original on 2008-09-30.
  5. ^ "FIFA World Cup". Archived from the original on 2004-06-28.
  6. ^ "The Olympic Games". Archived from the original on 2004-01-05.
  7. ^ "The Premier League". Archived from the original on 2004-05-06.