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Einbeck, 2026-03-13

Seed specialist KWS emphasizes continuity and a forward looking approach to corporate governance. At its most recent meeting, the Supervisory Board of the general partner (KWS SE) decided to extend the contract of CEO Dr. Felix Büchting, which was due to end in 2026, for a further six years.

Einbeck / Göttingen, 2026-03-12

KWS is further expanding the integration of Agvolution's agmeo AI platform to provide farmers with even more precise and practice-oriented agronomic decision-making support. At the heart of the extended partnership is the integration of Agvolution’s environmental data and AI crop models into the myKWS tools and services. This gives farmers a comprehensive digital assistant that supports them in optimizing yields, input use, and day-to-day decisions.

Einbeck, 2026-02-12

Einbeck / Berlin, 2026-02-10

Plant breeding company KWS has developed a new organic pea in collaboration with Berlin based food tech company vly for use in plant based milk alternatives. The goal of the partnership is to significantly improve the sensory properties of pea protein—especially taste and texture—through targeted breeding. The resulting protein is now used in the new “vly Bio High Protein” drink. Together with the “vly Bio Barista,” vly is expanding its portfolio with two new products.

Einbeck, 2025-11-18

- Strategic framework as the foundation for long-term, profitable growth - Strong innovation pipeline with a focus on key technologies - Mid-term financial targets confirmed: organic net sales growth of 3-5% per year and EBITDA margin of 19-21%

Einbeck, 2025-11-12

- Growth in winter crop seed thanks to strong oilseed rape business - Decline in sugarbeet due to extensive early sales in the previous year – segment forecast unchanged - Total net sales of €228.2 (248.6) million - EBITDA rises to €4.8 (–10.0) million due to a positive special effect from the sale of the North American corn business - Forecasts for fiscal year 2025/2026 confirmed