KWS Expands R&D for Vegetable Breeding in the Netherlands

KWS SAAT AG has inaugurated a new research and development center in Andijk, Netherlands, as part of its efforts to strengthen vegetable breeding. The facility, which took a year to construct, covers 10,000 square meters and includes a 6,600 square meter greenhouse. It focuses on research for crops like spinach, beans, and peppers. KWS has invested a double-digit million-Euro amount in this eco-friendly site, equipped with solar modules for green electricity.

The new center is a significant part of KWS's strategy since entering the vegetable seeds market in 2019. It serves as a hub for vegetable research and underscores the company's long-term ambitions. Situated in Seed Valley, the center is central to KWS’s international network, which now includes ten sites worldwide, enhancing its R&D capabilities.