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.
Speaker session at Seed Business 2025
12 August 2025: Europe is enforcing restrictions on intentionally added microplastics in seed treatments. What does this mean for the seed sector in Australia and New Zealand?
First edition of newsletter on microplastics and the seed industry
Learn how the seed industry is responding to the microplastics challenge, with insights on global regulation, biodegradability standards, and the anticipated costs of effective alternatives
Microplastic-free coatings for sunflower now available
Incotec launches its first microplastic-free coatings for sunflower seeds. This edition also explores EU regulations, seed safety, and the future of sustainable seed treatment.
Microplastic-free corn coating nears launch
Incotec’s first microplastic-free corn film coat is nearly ready. Learn about vegetable seed coatings, environmental impact, and polymer alternatives.
Microplastics regulation for seed sector: What's changing and when?
This edition of our newsletter, covers updated EU timelines for microplastics regulation. It also highlights Incotec’s progress on vegetable seed coatings and looks at global market readiness.
Biodegradability testing for microplastics: what you need to know
Explore biodegradability test methods and water-soluble polymer exemptions as outlined by ECHA. Learn how microplastics are defined and what’s next.
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.
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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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