Tokyo, Japan
October 31, 2014
The Dutch company, INCOTEC, and the Japanese concern, JA Zen-Noh, made a presentation of their cooperation before officially signing their first agreement in the presence of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands in Tokyo during the Royal State Visit to Japan.
JanWillem Breukink of INCOTEC Group and Mr. Nakano of Zen-Noh sign the agreement in the presence of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands.
As one of seven Dutch-Japanese collaborations, the INCOTEC-Zen-Noh partnership was presented to the Royal couple during the Food & Agribusiness Conference organized by the Rabobank.
The agreement signed between INCOTEC and Zen-Noh reinforces their cooperation on the widespread introduction of INCOTEC’s sustainable ThermoSeed technology for the disinfection of rice seeds in Japan.
ThermoSeed is an environmentally friendly technique used to free seeds from harmful diseases using only hot humid air. The technology has been successfully used for many years in several European countries for crops such as wheat. Beside the eradication of all kinds of diseases including fungi, bacteria and nematodes, this disinfection method also has positive effects on germination speed and uniformity.
Mr. Nakano of Zen-Noh: “In collaboration with INOCTEC, we have completed several years of trials on rice seed in Japan and both companies believe that its introduction will help Japanese growers achieve a more sustainable rice production using less plant protection products”.
JanWillem Breukink of INCOTEC: “We are very excited and eager to work with Zen-Noh to make ThermoSeed the disinfection method of choice for the Japanese rice seed producer. And of course we are very proud to be able to mark this important milestone in the presence of the Dutch King and Queen.”
About INCOTEC
INCOTEC was founded in 1968 and has been an independent company since 2002. 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 four business areas, vegetables, field crops, ornamentals and analytical services. INCOTEC’s head quarters are in the Netherlands and there are INCOTEC facilities in the USA, the Netherlands, France, Italy, Sweden, Brazil, Japan, India, Australia, China, South Africa and Malaysia. For more information go to www.incotec.com
About ZEN-NOH
The ZEN-NOH Group is responsible for the marketing and supply business of the JA Group and builds structures that make efficient use of various information, technologies, and goods related to marketing and supply. The ZEN-NOH Group is responsible for supplying food products to consumers all across Japan. Amid changes that have brought about a greater degree of market orientation in the business environment in recent years, Zen-Noh’s role in supplying the true richness of life, that is safety and security, to consumers through food has grown increasingly important. Because it accounts for a major share of food production and supply in Japan, the ZEN-NOH Group will continue to devote itself to fulfilling this purpose.
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