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ZEN-NOH and INCOTEC sign partnership agreement regarding innovative ThermoSeed disinfection of rice seeds


Tokyo, Japan
March 27, 2014

ZEN-NOH Japan and INCOTEC Japan have agreed to start introducing the very innovative and new disinfection method ThermoSeed for the Japanese rice market. ThermoSeed was developed in Sweden and is now being marketed by the Dutch based company INCOTEC in many countries around the world.

The patented ThermoSeed technology is used to eradicate all kind of diseases present on seeds using hot humid air. The technology has been used successfully for many years on a commercial scale in several European countries for crops like wheat. Besides the eradication of all kinds of diseases such as fungi, bacteria and nematodes, the technology also has positive effects on germination speed and uniformity.
ZEN-NOH and INCOTEC have been testing the technology successfully for several years in Japan and now intend to intensify their cooperation by making the ThermoSeed technology available to Japanese farmers. Both companies believe that this new and very innovative technology will help growers to produce rice in a more sustainable way using less plant protection products.

Mr. Yamazaki, Managing Director of ZEN-NOH: “The purpose of this partnership agreement is to combine the unique knowledge and experience of both parties within the field of seed technology in rice, including ThermoSeed. In addition, we have agreed to increase the cooperation to include other crops like cereals in the field of seed treatment techniques.

Going forward, we aim to introduce ThermoSeed all over Japan through our prefectural federal organization and with the support of public institutions. This in order to facilitate the introduction of ThermoSeed which we see as a highly effective and environmentally friendly technology”.

Mr. Douwe Zijp, CEO of INCOTEC Group: “We are very proud and thankful to have closed this agreement with ZEN-NOH and believe that with this partnership we will be able to introduce a very innovative way of seed disinfection to the Japanese grower. This solution will help the Japanese grower to get a better start with the crop. With ZEN-NOH we have found the perfect partner and we are excited about this cooperation”.

About ZEN-NOH
The ZEN-NOH Group is responsible for the marketing and supply business of the JA Group and builds structures that make efficient use of various information, technologies, and goods related to marketing and supply. The ZEN-NOH Group is responsible for supplying food products to consumers all across Japan. Amid changes that have brought about a greater degree of market orientation in the business environment in recent years, Zen-Noh’s role in supplying the true richness of life, that is safety and security, to consumers through food has grown increasingly important. Because it accounts for a major share of food production and supply in Japan, the ZEN-NOH Group will continue to devote itself to fulfilling this purpose.
About INCOTEC

INCOTEC was founded in 1968 and has been an independent company since 2002. INCOTEC’s Coating and Seed Technology Companies around the world provide products and services for seed coating, pelleting, all kinds of seed enhancements and analytical services for genetic analysis and seed quality inspection. INCOTEC contributes significantly to the development of sustainable agriculture worldwide by providing key solutions in the four business areas, field crops, vegetables, ornamentals and analytical services. INCOTEC’s has its head quarters in the Netherlands and facilities in the Netherlands, France, Italy, Sweden, the USA, Brazil, Japan, India, Australia, China, South Africa and Malaysia.



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Published: March 27, 2014

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