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.

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.

seeds film coated with vibrantly coloured microplastic-free film coatings

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...

Bruno Hoeltgebaum, Sales Director Incotec

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.

Bruno Hoeltgebaum, Incotec's Global Business Director, presents the ISF golf tournament winning team with a cheque for 5000 euros to be donated to charity

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.

Michael Keller, Secretary General of ISF and Bruno Hoeltgebaum, Global Business Director of Incotec sign contract renewing Incotec's support for ISF

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.

Discussions with sector peers in the Incotec booth at the ISF World Seed Congress

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.

Incotec technology expert working with x-ray seed upgrading equipment

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.

Incotec and Croda management officially open new seed enhancement facility in Argentina

New production area in Argentina

16 April 2025: The new production facility enables 5 times more seed enhancement production capacity in South America

Barry Hoff, Incotec's lead researcher Abiotic Stress Mitigation, in the climate chamber

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 Alté, Global head of R&D at Incotec

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.

Seedlings from primed watermelon seeds vs unprimed seeds

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 - Incotec's sales manager Veg for EMEA

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...

Telephone outage

Telephone outage - alternative contact options

Incotec's location in Urbandale is close to customers in corn, soybean, rice, and other field crops.

Seed enhancement for field crops at ASTA

9 December 2024: At the North American Field Crops Convention taking place in Florida (10-13 December), Incotec’s William Olson and Jeff Hein are eager to connect with customers and discuss the latest...

Incotec's Asian Seed Congress team are presented the prize for the most eductaional booth

Most educational booth at ASC 2024

10 December 2024: Incotec awarded prize for most educational booth at ASC 2024. This year we showcased seed technologies that contribute to sustainabily achieving food security in Asia .

Comparison of seedlings from primed vs unprimed seed

OPINION: How sustainable is seed priming?

5 December 2024: Seed priming is an effective technique, but how sustainable is it? Discover how different pre-germination techniques score on sustainability

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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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