France and The Netherlands
February 7, 2018
Bejo and Limagrain, through its listed company Vilmorin & Cie, have signed an agreement for the exchange of non-exclusive licenses for patented traits in vegetables. This exchange will enable the two vegetable breeding companies to strengthen their innovative capacities and introduce improved varieties more quickly.
Under the agreement, the parties provide each other the right to use plant material that falls under the scope of several of their patents for both breeding and commercial purposes in vegetables. The agreement thus increases the possibilities for both companies to develop new and improved vegetable varieties by making use of each other’s innovations.
John-Pieter Schipper, Chief Executive Officer of Bejo, said: “This agreement is in continuity of other agreements signed by Bejo since the launch of the International Licensing Platform Vegetable. We strongly believe that access to genetics will contribute to long-term preservation of biodiversity and food security. At the same time this agreement strengthens the innovative capacity of both companies, which will ultimately benefit the market.”
Arnaud Messager, Scientific Director for Limagrain Vegetable Seeds commented: “This agreement will allow both companies to use their respective innovations to bring new improved varieties to the market, which will benefit both growers and consumers.”
About Bejo
Bejo is a leading family company in the breeding, production, processing and sales of quality vegetable seeds. With an assortment of 50 crops and more than 1,200 varieties, Bejo offers a complete program for all markets and a wide variety of climates. Bejo seeds find their way to more than 100 countries through a global network of Bejo companies and dedicated distributors. Over 1,700 employees work to provide the best possible service and quality.
About Limagrain
As the fourth largest seed company worldwide, Limagrain’s mission is to move agriculture forward to meet global food-related challenges. Limagrain is a cooperative group founded and managed by French farmers. Its parent company brings together 2,000 farmers located in the center of France. The Group creates, produces and distributes field seeds, vegetable seeds and cereal products. Limagrain is present in 56 countries and has more than 10,000 employees. It makes sales of more than 2.6 billion Euros with recognized brands on their markets: LG, Vilmorin, Clause, Hazera, Harris Moran, Jacquet, Brossard.
Bejo et Limagrain annoncent un accord de licence sur des brevets concernant leurs espèces potagères
Bejo et Limagrain, via sa filiale Vilmorin & Cie, ont signé un accord pour l'échange de licences non exclusives concernant des traits brevetés. Cet échange permettra à ces deux entreprises spécialisées dans la sélection potagère de renforcer leurs capacités d'innovation et de créer plus rapidement de nouvelles variétés.
Selon cet accord, les parties se donnent mutuellement le droit d'utiliser du matériel végétal potager entrant dans le cadre de plusieurs de leurs brevets, à la fois pour la sélection et à des fins commerciales. Chacune des deux sociétés augmente ainsi ses possibilités de développer des variétés nouvelles et améliorées en utilisant les innovations de l'autre.
John-Pieter Schipper, Directeur général de Bejo, déclare : « Cet accord s'inscrit dans la continuité d'autres accords signés par Bejo depuis le lancement de la plateforme internationale de licences potagères (International Licensing Platform Vegetable). Nous sommes convaincus que l'accès à la variabilité génétique contribuera à la préservation à long terme de la biodiversité et de la sécurité alimentaire. De plus, cet accord renforce la capacité d'innovation des deux entreprises, ce qui, à terme, profitera au marché de la semence. »
Arnaud Messager, Directeur scientifique pour Limagrain Semences Potagères, affirme : « Cet accord permettra à nos deux sociétés de mettre à profit leurs innovations respectives afin d'apporter de nouvelles variétés sur le marché, dont profiteront aussi bien les producteurs que les consommateurs. »
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