KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA (KWS)

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https://www.kws.com

KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA is a leading family-owned German company specializing in plant breeding, seed production, and distribution for global agriculture. Founded in 1856 and headquartered in Einbeck, Lower Saxony, it serves as the parent of the KWS Group, focusing on high-yield seeds tailored to farmers' needs across temperate and tropical climates. The company operates through key segments including Corn (encompassing soybeans and sunflowers), Sugarbeet (with diploid hybrid potatoes), Cereals (rye, wheat, barley, oilseed rape, peas, catch crops, and oats), and Vegetables (spinach, beans, Swiss chard, red beet, and tomatoes). KWS invests heavily in research and development, financing breeding programs for resilient varieties that enhance drought resistance, reduce plant protection needs, and support sustainable farming. Active in over 70 countries, it provides seeds for sugarbeet, corn, cereals, oilseeds, protein plants, special crops, organic seed, and vegetables, contributing to global food security and balanced crop rotation throughout the agricultural value chain.