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A girl with a sunflower at the summer holiday pass campaign

It's all about nature! KWS summer holiday pass campaign 2023

Einbeck, 2023-08-30

The playful exploration of nature was the theme of this year's KWS holiday pass campaign for children and young people aged 8 to 15. For many years now, KWS has been involved in activities in Wiebrechtshausen to offer children and young people different impressions of nature and the environment.

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Record attendance at the KULTURKRAFTTAGE at PS.SPEICHER

Einbeck, 2023-08-24

The 3rd KULTURKRAFTTAGE in Einbeck ended with a record number of visitors: From 14 to 17 March 2024, more than 1,500 guests came to the PS.SPEICHER to be enchanted and inspired by outstanding artists in Europe's largest classic car museum.

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EU Commission releases proposals on New Genomic Techniques and Plant Reproductive Material

Einbeck, 2023-07-05

KWS welcomes the publication of the Commission legislative proposals on New Genomic Techniques (NGTs) and Plant Reproductive Material (PRM). These proposals represent the foundation of the future development of the plant breeding and seed sector in Europe.

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KWS supports the xlab in Göttingen

MINT-EC student camps "Innovative Plants"
KWS once again supports as a business partner

Einbeck, 2023-06-27

As a research-intensive company, KWS supports the XLAB's approach of bringing knowledge to life and introducing young people to the natural sciences during school excursions and MINT-EC student camps.

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A total of €1,868 was donated to the hospice at the annual Einbecker Bierstadtlauf with 1,200 runners taking part.

Einbeck Beer City Run – kilometers for a good purpose

Einbeck, 2023-06-15

On 6 May 2023, the annual Einbeck Beer City Run entered its 19th edition with 1,200 runners and numerous supporters. From a Bambini run around the Marktkirche church to a total of five different routes of varying lengths, there was something for everyone. For the first time, KWS acted as sponsor and namesake of the 24.9-kilometre "KWS Hubelauf".

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KWS partners with vly to further develop plant-based foods

Einbeck, 2023-06-12

Seed specialist KWS and the Berlin-based start up VF Nutrition GmbH, better known under the brand name vly, are entering a multiyear development partnership. The two companies are working together to advance the development of foods based on pea protein.

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KWS with convincing earnings growth after nine months of 2022/2023

Einbeck, 2023-05-11

Sales after nine months up by 25% – high growth dynamics in all product segments Operating result (EBIT) grows disproportionately by around 40% Net sales growth now expected at the upper end of the previous range (13 to 15%), EBIT forecast raised (see announcement of May 3, 2023)

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Pupils on a tour of the KWS Lochow grain breeding station in Wetze

Future Day 2023 – KWS was there again

Einbeck, 2023-05-11

This year's Future Day took place on 27 April. KWS also offered numerous interested schoolchildren the opportunity to gain an insight into the wide range of professions the company has to offer.

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External study confirms the excellent CO2 balance of KWS hybrid rye

Einbeck, 2023-05-10

The European Green Deal and the European Farm-to-Fork strategy set clear objectives for sustainable agriculture in Europe — including the goal to reduce harmful greenhouse gases. With this in mind, KWS commissioned a sustainability study1 to investigate the ecological footprint of various cereal species.

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KWS increases forecast for fiscal year 2022/2023

Einbeck, 2023-05-03

Publication of insider information in accordance with Article 17 of EU-Regulation 596/2014 KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA (ISIN DE0007074007)

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KWS adjusts IP position in line with "Breeder's Choice": Focus on breeders' freedom of choice

Einbeck, 2023-04-25

To master the challenges of the future with climate change, food security and the transformation to a more sustainable agriculture, innovation in plant breeding for the development of new plant varieties is more important than ever.

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Young researchers were honoured

Einbeck, 2023-04-16

The 20th Lower Saxony state competition Jugend forscht/Schüler experimentieren has come to a successful conclusion at PS.SPEICHER in Einbeck.

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