Hooper, Nebraska
July 11, 2007
Syngenta Seeds, Inc. has granted exclusive rights to
Hoegemeyer Hybrids for
the sale and distribution of its Zimmerman white corn hybrids
under the Hoegemeyer brand in the United States. Included in the
agreement are Zimmerman white corn hybrids: 1713W, 1714W and
1863W. A separate research and development agreement for the
Syngenta white corn breeding program allows Dr. Tom Hoegemeyer
to expand and diversify his proprietary breeding efforts in
white corn.
The quality of the white corn hybrids from Syngenta, combined
with Hoegemeyer’s dedication to serving the white corn industry,
means that corn growers and food processors alike can continue
to count on the performance they have come to expect from these
products,” said Chuck Lee, head of the Syngenta corn product
line.
“Zimmerman white corn hybrids have a long-standing reputation
among food manufacturers for the kernel color, density and
consistency that are so essential in food manufacturing. Adding
the Zimmerman products to the outstanding line-up of Hoegemeyer
white corn hybrids will offer producers a broad choice of
products with superior yield and quality for their white corn
production plans,” said William Olson, Hoegemeyer Specialty Corn
Product Manager.
According to Olson, the Zimmerman hybrids will be available next
year in a Hoegemeyer bag but will carry the same hybrid numbers.
As this transition is made, Hoegemeyer will be working closely
with all key white corn processors to ensure the continuity of
approval status for all of the Zimmerman hybrids. Additionally,
Hoegemeyer will be working to secure distribution for these
products in all of the markets not currently served by
Hoegemeyer.
Hoegemeyer is a family-owned regional seed company based in
Hooper, NE that has served the Western Corn Belt since 1937.
Hoegemeyer is a full service seed company dedicated to superior
plant breeding and product selection, quality seed production,
and retail sales and service. Further information is available
at www.therightseed.com.
RELATED RELEASE
Source:
Syngenta Seeds Inc.
Syngenta Seeds Inc. announced that
it has granted exclusive rights to Hoegemeyer Hybrids, for the
sale and distribution of its Zimmerman white corn hybrids under
the Hoegemeyer brand in the United States. Included in the
agreement are Zimmerman white corn hybrids: 1713W, 1714W and
1863W. A separate research and development agreement for the
Syngenta white corn breeding program allows Dr. Tom Hoegemeyer
to expand and diversify his proprietary breeding efforts in
white corn.
As Syngenta focuses its product development resources on
becoming the leading customer choice for high-yielding germplasm
and traits and strengthens its commitment to renewable fuels,
this arrangement enables continuing availability of Zimmerman
white corn products to food manufactures through the Hoegemeyer
brand.
“The quality of the white corn hybrids from Syngenta combined
with Hoegemeyer’s dedication to serving the white corn industry
means that corn growers and food processors alike can continue
to count on the performance they have come to expect from these
products,” said Chuck Lee, head of the Syngenta corn product
line.
Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to
sustainable agriculture through innovative research and
technology. The company is a leader in crop protection, and
ranks third in the high-value commercial seeds market. Sales in
2006 were approximately $8.1 billion. Syngenta employs around
21,000 people in over 90 countries. Syngenta is listed on the
Swiss stock exchange (SYNN) and in New York (SYT). |
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