News and Opinion
Keeping you up to date with what's happening at Incotec around the world. Here you can find the latest news about our business, events, new product launches and seed industry insights.
Euroseeds: Microplastic -free coatings for vegetables announced
At Euroseeds 2021 Incotec annouced development of microplastic-free seed coatings for vegetables. We also take a look at expected legislation and it's scope.
OPINION: How to successfully develop a biological seed treatment
5 August 2025: Case study describing the development of a biological seed treatment for forage seeds in collaboration with the customer.
Incotec workshop at Seed meets Talent
30 July 2025: Is work happiness the secret to attracting and keeping talent? On September 25, Ysabel Meppelink and Peter Cock, both Incotec Work Happiness Amabassadors, share how working year-round...
Microplastic-free film coats for vegetables one step closer
Incotec’s microplastic-free vegetable seed coatings are ready for sampling. Learn about testing methods, EU timelines, and country-specific updates.
Microplastics in focus with European seed businesses
Microplastics were topic of conversation at the World Seed Congress, We also look at certification, biodegradability testing, and the USA perspectives supply chain challenges, uncertainty of supply,...
EU draft on microplastics finalised
The EU finalised its draft amendment on microplastics, setting timelines for polymers and PPPs. Learn what’s excluded, what’s next and download a new publication.
REACH committee vote on microplastics
The REACH Committee voted to restrict microplastics, marking a key step in EU regulation. Learn what’s next and how it affects your business.
Microplastic restriction adopted
What does the restriction entail and what are the deadlines? This newsletter looks at the decision taken by the EU commission and what is happening in the sector to meet these challenges.
Microplastics ban: ISF and seed industry position
This newsletter focuses on the ISF's statement on microplastics, and discusses 3 things you need to know about microplastics
Code of conduct for plastics in the Agri-sector
The main topic of this newsletter is the new code of conduct for the agri-sector which was recently issued by the FAO. In addition, you will find the answers to three questions that are often asked...
25 years of seed enhancement in South America
22 May 2025: A quarter century of innovation growth and service positions Incotec to meet customer needs and the rising demands of the market in the region.
Incotec sponsors golf prize donation to charity
22 May 2025: Winners of the ISF golf tournament choose the charity to receive a 5000 euro donation from Incotec.
ISF and Incotec renew partnership
20 May 2025: Incotec formally commits to supporting ISF for the coming years by renewing the sponsorship contract for the ISF golf tournament.
Incotec at ISF World Seed Congress 2025
22 May 2025: A global team from Incotec was at the 2025 World Seed Congress. From the many meaningful conversations with industry peers, three prevailing themes stand out.
OPINION: Why priming is needed for X-ray upgrading
7 May 2025: Learn how seed priming supports the X-ray upgrading of seeds to maximize the number of useable transplants in a seed lot.
New production area in Argentina
16 April 2025: The new production facility enables 5 times more seed enhancement production capacity in South America
OPINION: The impact of salt stress on onion root formation
15 April 2025: Barry Hoff, Lead Research Scientists, Abiotic Stress Mitigation, discusses the effects of salt stress on onion growth and development and explores mitigation techniques.
Jonas Altoe Global Head of R&D
24 March 2025: As of March 1, Jonas Altoé is appointed Global Head R&D for Incotec. Jonas will also continue to manage the R&D team at Incotec headquarters in Enkhuizen.
OPINION: Navigating germination challenges in Asia in a changing climate
19 March 2025: The germination challenges tropical crops face due to climate change and how innovative solutions can help farmers succeed.
Huib Koerts new Sales Manager Vegetables in EMEA
18 March 2025: Huib Koerts will start as Sales Manager at Incotec on 1 April. He has 25 years of experience in the agricultural and seed sector. Huib will be responsible for all vegetable sales in the...
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Microplastic-free seed coatings
Helping customers get ahead of the ban on miicroplastics in seed coatings, we are expanding our line of microplastic-free products for vegetables and field crops.
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