Van Rijn - KWS B.V. Breeding and Research R&D

Joint Venture with KWS

KWS, the new partner of Van Rijn in the potato sector has extensive experience in R&D and is the therefore the optimum partner for Van Rijn B.V. The research infrastructure of KWS will support the breeding program of Van Rijn - KWS B.V. in the optimum way. We are convinced that the partnership between the two companies will produce synergy and innovations in the field of R&D. Listed below, are some key facts, which illustrate the suitability of KWS as partner in R&D.


R&D facilities KWS, Einbeck (D)
R&D facilities KWS, Einbeck (D)

 

 

The R&D is carried out by KWS SAAT AG and is a 100% daughter company PLANTA GmbH. 

 

 

Key Facts R&D:

  • Focus on R&D and technology: ~15% of sales is invested annually in R&D
  • Approximately 1000 KWS employees work for the R&D department. 100 of those employees are scientists and assistants, who are experts in the field of biotechnology.
  • KWS sees a strong combination between plant breeding and biotechnology.
  • The KWS Group has business activities in more than 70 countries.
  • KWS participates in and contributes to several public science projects.
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