Enkhuizen, The Netherlands
January 11, 2016
Leading seed enhancement company Incotec introduces its first seed technology for stevia seeds this week. The stevia plant is grown for its leaves which are used for making a natural zero-calorie sweetener. Incotec’s new product not only increases the germination capacity of the seeds, but also improves grower’s production efficiency. This is a welcome breakthrough for the steadily growing number of European stevia growers.
Stevia seedlings
Although Incotec has a broad portfolio of seed technologies for the enhancement of seed performance and yield, this is their first product for stevia and they have indicated interest in developing other technologies for optimizing stevia production. Stevia is a relatively new market and the demand for increased production in Europe is rapidly growing.
Alexander van der Heiden, Incotec’s Global Commercial Manager Vegetables: “This breakthrough is good news for stevia growers and only the first step. Incotec has several other solutions that could be developed for stevia and with feedback from the producers we can work together to get the most out of every harvest”.
About INCOTEC
Incotec is a leading international seed enhancement company founded in 1968 and, since December 2015, part of the Croda Group. Incotec's Coating and Seed Technology Companies around the world provide products and services for seed coating, pelleting, seed enhancement and analytical services for genetic analysis and quality inspection. Incotec Group contributes significantly to the development of sustainable agriculture worldwide by providing key solutions in the business areas of vegetables, field crops and analytical services. Incotec is headquartered in the Netherlands, and has facilities in the USA, the Netherlands, France, Italy, Sweden, Brazil, Japan, India, Australia, China, South Africa, Malaysia and Argentina.
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