Oskaloosa, Iowa
The birthplace of PURIS genetics
Every PURIS innovation starts here. Oskaloosa is the home of our genetics and breeding platform, the first chapter in our seed-to-solution system. Through decades of curiosity, stewardship, and commitment to a better food future, the varieties developed at this site power every step of the PURIS supply chain. Innovation is grown here, not manufactured.
The Genetics Platform Behind Everything We Make
For decades, PURIS breeders in Oskaloosa, Iowa have built a proprietary portfolio of pea and soybean varieties designed for performance, purity, and food-grade value. This is where the PURIS system begins.
Our Oskaloosa team uses natural, non-GMO breeding practices to develop genetics that strengthen farms and elevate ingredient functionality. Every variety is selected not just for yield, but for the traits that matter most to food manufacturers: protein content, flavor profile, and processing performance.
These genetics set the trajectory for everything PURIS makes, from seed to finished ingredient. When your supply chain starts with purpose-built varieties, the quality difference carries through to every product on the shelf.
Where Ideas Become Better Cultivars
Ongoing research, field trials, and quality evaluations in Oskaloosa fuel the continual improvement of the PURIS seed lineup. Every season brings new opportunities to refine the varieties that farmers, food makers, and the planet depend on.
Each new variety is rigorously tested for agronomic strength, clean-label ingredient potential, and its role in creating more resilient supply chains. This is where promising ideas evolve into proven cultivars, ensuring that every seed we bring to market delivers real performance in the field and in the finished product.