Information for the press and the public

Uberlândia, June 19, 2024

As part of its international growth strategy, seed specialist KWS opened its new research and breeding station for vegetables in Uberlândia, located in the western part of the Minas Gerais state in Brazil. The team will focus on breeding for tomato, melon and watermelon. The location has been inaugurated with an official ceremony.

Andijk, June 17, 2024

Seed specialist KWS is expanding its R&D capacities in Andijk, the Netherlands. On a 10,000m2 site, a state-of-the-art greenhouse will be constructed, as well as a dedicated preparation and research area for outdoor vegetables including an office and laboratory. The completion of this project is scheduled for early 2025.

Einbeck, May 14, 2024

• Preliminary key figures confirmed as published on April 30, 2024
• Revenue up 10.4% to €1,360.4 (1,232.2) million (excluding FX effects: +18.4%)
• EBIT rises by 47.8% to €336.4 (227.6) million
• Sugarbeet segment with another strong performance thanks to sustainable solutions
• Sale of Chinese corn business completed with significant positive earnings contribution
• Nicolás Wielandt's Executive Board contract extended

Einbeck, April 24, 2024

KWS acknowledges the outcome of today’s vote of the European Parliament (EP) on the Plant Reproductive Material (PRM) proposal. From the company’s perspective the text approved by the Members of the European Parliament puts at risk the well proven pillars of the PRM legislation, that ensured the delivery of high-quality input for all farmers, growers and all users, thus opening for certain material to be exempted by the scope of the legislation and in the future.

Einbeck, April 10th, 2024

KWS mourns the loss of our Chairman of the Supervisory Board and long-time companion Philip Freiherr von dem Bussche. He passed away on April 8, 2024 after a serious illness at the age of 74.

Einbeck, March 25, 2024

International seed specialist KWS sells its corn business activities in Brazil and Argentina to the Argentinian plant genetics company GDM. Both companies signed a binding agreement today. With this step, KWS follows its strategic targets related to crop diversity and independence.