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Enza Zaden and Germain’s Technology Group sign seed technology license deal

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King’s Lynn. Norfolk, United Kingdom and Enkhuizen, The Netherlands
May 15, 2007

Enza Zaden and Germain’s Technology Group (GTG) jointly announce today that Enza has acquired a non-exclusive license to Germain’s technology for seed germination enhancement (priming).

The technology portfolio comprises a patent for priming seed, in batches of a few grams to hundreds of kilograms – the renowned drum-priming principle. This intellectual property is protected by patents granted in the USA, Canada, Japan, France, Germany, the Netherlands and the UK.

GTG will establish further licences for the system, while safeguarding and managing IP rights. The invention was originally made by researchers at Warwick HRI, the leading international horticultural research institute. The status of existing licenses remains unaffected.

Mark Wilson, Germain’s Chief Executive, says: “We are delighted at this opportunity to license our technology to Enza. Seed technology is of ever-increasing importance in the delivery of high quality seed, and systems that provide effective superior enhancements at the right capacity and the right time are key enablers.”

Vincent Van Bentum, Director Seed Operations of Enza comments: "Access to the drum-priming technology means a valuable addition to our priming methods. For specific enhancement of seed quality and in up-scaling we see the advantage of the technique".

Enza Zaden is an international vegetable seed breeding company which is proud of the emphasis placed on its quality in breeding, production and sales.

GTG, part of Associated British Foods plc, is the leading seed enhancement company, with operational businesses in Europe and the USA . It provides technology licenses and toll treatment services to the global seed industry.

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