Sanatech Seed is proud to announce that President, Shimpei Takeshita, recently participated in a high-profile panel discussion at the ISF World Seed Congress. The event, held on May 28th at Rotterdam Ahoy, focused on the critical topic of consumer perception and acceptance of genome-edited products.<figure><img src="https://images.microcms-assets.io/assets/5f2fe3a07bc341f880f2e539c168170f/ef9e3a6ed2d24b3b9f7fb773a2eb3cbd/image_6487327%20(2).JPG" alt="" width="4032" height="3024"></figure> The discussion featured a distinguished panel of industry leaders, including Naomi Stevens of Bayer, Alejandra Castillo of IGTC, Miriam Wolk of IFPA Fresh Produce Association, and Alperen Öztürk, a plant genetic engineer fellow at NGIN. Mr. Takeshita’s participation highlighted Sanatech Seed&apos;s advocacy promoting the benefits of genome-editing innovations.The panel explored a range of topics, from the societal benefits of genome-editing technologies and the factors influencing public perception, to strategies for effective communication and the importance of regulatory frameworks that prioritize safety and consumer choice. Mr. Takeshita shared insights on how Sanatech Seed is navigating these complexities, drawing on the company&apos;s pioneering work in Japan to build consumer trust and acceptance of genome-edited products.During the session, Mr. Takeshita emphasized Sanatech Seed&apos;s unwavering commitment to transparency, education, and engagement. He underscored the importance of clear communication about the benefits and challenges associated with genome-editing, particularly in light of past challenges with GMOs. Sanatech Seed are proactive in labeling our products and including information in marketing materials which educate consumers on the application of genome editing technologies.Mr. Takeshita’s contributions to the discussion highlighted Sanatech Seed’s leadership in the field and its dedication to responsibly advancing genome-editing technologies. By participating in such high-profile forums, Sanatech Seed continues to position itself at the forefront of agricultural innovation, shaping the future of the industry and delivering value to stakeholders worldwide.The insights gained from this panel discussion at the ISF World Seed Congress will undoubtedly inform Sanatech Seed&apos;s ongoing efforts to engage with consumers and stakeholders, ensuring that genome-editing technologies are understood, trusted, and embraced for their potential to address some of the most pressing challenges in the food and agriculture industries today.<figure><img src="https://images.microcms-assets.io/assets/5f2fe3a07bc341f880f2e539c168170f/e0da5dde2e184afa85914da77da85258/image_123927839%20(1)%20(1).JPG" alt="" width="2918" height="3781"></figure>For more information on Sanatech Seed’s initiatives and advancements, please visit our <a href="https://sanatech-seed.co.jp/en/news/btck7nc3y8kzhttps://sanatech-seed.co.jp/en/news" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">news page</a>.

Sanatech Seed Joins Panel Discussion at ISF World Seed Congress

<figure><img src="https://images.microcms-assets.io/assets/5f2fe3a07bc341f880f2e539c168170f/ab09127a07a74eda89083a788fec01f5/IMG_3715.jpg" alt="" width="1284" height="1193"></figure>Shimpei Takeshita, President and Representative Director of Sanatech Seed Co, recently participated in a panel discussion at the World Agri-Tech Conference.  The session, titled ‘Navigating Commercial Opportunities: High-Value Crops &amp; Ingredients,’ provided insights into the market potential for new crops and ingredients tailored to consumer preferences and industry demands. Moderated by Jon Entine, Executive Director of the Genetic Literacy Project, Mr. Takeshita’s panel featured esteemed speakers from the genomics industry including Christy Toedebusch, Vice President of Product at Ohalo Genetics; Tom Adams, CEO of Pairwise; and Todd Rands, CEO of Elo Life Systems During the discussion, Mr. Takeshita emphasized Sanatech Seed Co&apos;s commitment to innovation, safety, and sustainability and outlined our strategy for achieving commercial success. “With our focus on high-nutrition crops and ingredients, our company is poised to capitalize on emerging market trends and meet growing and evolving consumer demands,” says Takeshita.  “First and foremost, we prioritize creating value for our customers and producers - this is the foundation of our commercial success.” Mr. Takeshita’s participation in the panel underscores Sanatech Seed Co&apos;s commitment to staying at the forefront of agricultural innovation.  Key topics explored during the session included the evolving regulatory framework surrounding agricultural advancements and how it influences market dynamics. Mr. Takeshita shed light on Sanatech Seed Co&apos;s approach to navigating changing global regulatory environments while maintaining a focus on sustainable growth and industry leadership.  By leveraging insights gained from forums like the World Agri-Tech Conference, our company aims to continue shaping the future of agriculture and delivering value to stakeholders worldwide. <figure><img src="https://images.microcms-assets.io/assets/5f2fe3a07bc341f880f2e539c168170f/408aaccd33d94f7d84be0e2afb153337/IMG_3645.JPG" alt="" width="3895" height="2921"></figure>

Sanatech Seed President Shimpei Takeshita speaks at World Agri-Tech Conference

<figure><img src="https://images.microcms-assets.io/assets/5f2fe3a07bc341f880f2e539c168170f/cdcb60d320444dd2882e8eeb1657827f/156A5907%20(1).jpg" alt="" width="3855" height="3937"></figure> <hr> Sanatech Seed are proud to announce the appointment of Thomas Kruse as International Division Manager.  He completed his post-graduate studies at The University of Tokyo focused on International Agriculture Development and Public Policy, and his undergraduate studies at Vanderbilt University in the United States.  With extensive expertise ranging from retail, media, AI, agriculture and greentech, Thomas Kruse brings invaluable expertise to lead Sanatech&apos;s global expansion efforts. “I feel excited to work for a company growing highly-nutritious food for customers while providing dignified livelihoods for our contract farmers and producers,” says Kruse.  In his role, Kruse will spearhead overseas business development initiatives to expand production and commercial operations throughout Asia, the Americas, and Europe. Kruse will also drive strategic alliances and partnerships that foster sustainable growth and global impact. “Thomas Kruse&apos;s appointment signifies Sanatech Seed&apos;s dedication to fostering innovation and driving expansion in the global marketplace,” says President Shimpei Takeshita. “With his leadership, our international division is well-positioned to create innovative solutions for the challenges facing the agriculture and food industry.”  Sanatech Seed aims to leverage Kruse&apos;s leadership to strengthen its presence in international markets by applying success in Japan to expand our high-nutrition food product sales globally.

Sanatech Seed welcomes Thomas Kruse as International Division Manager

There are two major reasons we have been developing grain corn domestically in Japan.<ul><li>The demand for staple rice has been declining more rapidly than expected in recent years due to the declining domestic population and per capita consumption of rice.</li><li>The agricultural population is also declining rapidly, and young farmers are limited in the amount of labor time they can devote to each unit of land.</li></ul>Therefore, we decided to introduce and develop highly efficient cultivation methods for corn seedlings by collaborating with farmers.

Why Develop Grain Corn in Japan?

<h3 id="hae45d693b4">PsEco&apos;s Mission</h3><h4 id="h3766beaa92">1.Digital Consulting Partner</h4>Through data management (accumulation of analytical data &amp; field data), we aim to work closely with farmers to solve their specific problems and maximize their profits.<h4 id="hd72c9f7dbc">2.Realistic farm management guidance (scientific approach) able to be accessed anywhere, anytime by mobile phone</h4>Based on visualization of problems using soil/plant sap/water analysis data and field data from our laboratory, we propose fertilizer management solutions tailored to each field.The amount of fertilizers and agrochemicals used is minimized, enabling economical, high quality, high yield and ecological and sustainable farmland.<h4 id="hd5d722128a">3.Proposal of elements necessary for the construction of a microbial diverse ecosystem woven by microorganisms which is not attainable by organic inputs alone</h4>As with fertilizers, there are synergistic and antagonistic effects (cooperation and competition) among microorganisms, and fertilizer management is greatly related to the work of microorganisms.<h4 id="h69308ad428">4.Provision of fertilizers and agricultural materials necessary for each site, as well as product development</h4>We are also actively pioneering products and product development by making full use of our worldwide network.<h4 id="h89b7e6b764">5.Information sharing from producer to consumer (value sharing)</h4>Cultivation information will be converted into data, aiming to share the value (evaluation) of agricultural products to consumers.

RELEASE OF DATA ANALYSIS PLATFORM

The Turf Division has developed a web-based analysis platform for golf courses called “Turf-Data” using insights from dairy farmers and farmers we have worked with since our company’s establishment.<h2 style="text-align: start" id="h1f1930a1f9">TURF-DATA ANALYSIS</h2><figure><img src="https://images.microcms-assets.io/assets/5f2fe3a07bc341f880f2e539c168170f/ca9375acafac4a09b180a1a343c8aadb/turf-analyze.png" alt="" width="576" height="815"></figure>We believe in the following points when it comes to conducting analysis:<ul><li>The ”now” of soil and turf is the result of past data.</li><li>The accumulation of current and past ”analysis data” can prevent/predict possible future problems.→This can lead to significant risk reduction and improvements to cost performance.</li><li>Visualization and sharing of ”analysis data” are the key to compliance and budget management for golf clubs.→This can lead to improved compliance and proper budget management (including reduction of pesticides and fertilizers) in golf club operations.</li></ul>To meet the needs of our customers, we offer four types of analysis (soil, sap, water quality, and microorganism) with results available online via the customer’s dashboard.In addition, our staff provides tailored advice and suggested fertilizer application plans to suit each situation.

Turf Data - Online Analysis Service

Pioneer EcoScience Co., Ltd. will start selling gene edited “Sicilian Rouge High GABA” tomato seedlings for home gardeners via its own online store from October 11, 2021. The gardening kit includes not only four seedlings, but also four types of fertilizers and a cultivation manual. In addition, we will offer online guidance by experts and an open chat experience via &quot;Sodateru Hiroba&quot; (translated as ”Growing Space&quot;) where gardeners can enjoy fun conversations and receive encouragement from participants.“Aozora Tomato Gakuen / Sodateru Hiroba”, (directly translated as “Blue Sky Tomato School/ Growing Space”) is a community home gardening platform. Please note that the below contents are available only in Japan and in Japanese.<ul><li>Start Date and Time：<ul><li>October 11th 2021 9:00AM JST (Reservations for gardening kits are close on February 28th, 2022)</li></ul></li><li>Homepage :<ul><li><a href="https://aozora.p-e-s.co.jp/marche/lp-hgtTrial" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://aozora.p-e-s.co.jp/marche/lp-hgtTrial</a></li></ul></li><li>Price：<ul><li>JPY8,250（tax and shipping included, only available in Japan/in Japanese）</li></ul></li><li>Gardening Kit Contains:<ul><li>4 “Sicilian Rouge HIGH GABA” Tomato Seedlings</li><li>4 kinds of fertilizers</li><li>Cultivation manual</li><li>Bonus<ul><li>Cultivation Support By Professional Agronomists<ul><li>You will receive an invitation to “Sodateru Hiroba” to attend a webinar held once every 2 weeks, starting from May 2022</li></ul></li><li>Free Sample Hybrid Sweet Corn Seed Sample<ul><li>You will receive Dolce Dream &amp; Premium Mirai85 seed samples, 15seeds ×2 varieties, 30 kernes in total</li></ul></li></ul></li></ul></li></ul>We previously distributed “Sicilian Rouge High GABA&apos;&apos; tomato seedlings to more than 4,000 people throughout Japan in Spring-Summer 2021 as part of a consumer panel initiative to gain feedback and insight from the community before beginning sales to the general public. From this cohort, 180 home gardeners competed in the “GABA-1 Grand Prix”, a gene edited tomato cultivation contest, to see how much GABA their plants contained. The first place winner&apos;s GABA content was up to 20 times higher than that of regular tomatoes, with an average value of 140 mg per 100 g (about 7 times the amount of GABA of regular tomatoes).We plan to hold another GABA-1 Grand Prix in Summer 2022. You can see this year&apos;s winners at the event page (available only in Japanese): <a href="https://p-e-s.co.jp/tomato/gaba1-grand-prix/&quot;(" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://p-e-s.co.jp/tomato/gaba1-grand-prix/</a>“CO-CREATING THE FUTURE OF FOOD WITH OUR CUSTOMERS”By practicing cultivation management that seeks to maximize the nutritional value of the gene edited “Sicilian Rouge High GABA”, members of &quot;Sodateru Hiroba&quot; can enjoy producing and eating this highly nutritious tomato while enjoying interactions within the community. We will continue to share progressive information on gene edited crops and foods both domestically and internationally. Pioneer Ecoscience and Sanatech Seed promise that we will co-create the future of food with our customers.

SALE OF 1ST CRISPR-CAS9 GENE EDITED TOMATO SEEDLINGS BEGINS IN JAPAN

The &quot;Sicilian Rouge High GABA&quot; seedling gardening kits we provided in May 2021 have been very positively received by our home gardener consumer panel. Due to the overwhelming response and strong interest indicated by our monitors, we have decided to start selling the tomato fruit itself from September 15th, 2021. A puree product made of the same tomato will be available in the near future.Pioneer EcoScience Co, Ltd., which is in charge of the sales and marketing of the “Sicilian Rouge High GABA” tomato, has also opened “Aozora Tomato Gakuen” (directly translated as “Blue Sky Tomato School”) as a bidirectional community platform <a href="https://p-e-s.co.jp/aozora">https://p-e-s.co.jp/aozora</a><a href="https://p-e-s.co.jp/aozora" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> (opens new window)</a>for home gardeners and health food enthusiasts. For now, the tomato will only be sold in Japan and we intend to keep on sharing the positive influence of gene edited crop and food trends globally by leveraging the power of this community platform.Sanatech Seed Co, Ltd., a start-up company partnering with the University of Tsukuba, received a parental line of the Sicilian Rouge variety from Pioneer EcoScience, and developed the F1 variety &quot;Sicilian Rouge High GABA&quot; with enhanced GABA content through gene editing[^1]. Pioneer EcoScience will take the lead in commercializing and selling products related to this variety. As a gene edited seed development company, Sanatech Seed will continue to develop new varieties to meet the needs of both consumers and growers.Through our products and services, we hope to be a company that contributes to the health and happiness of the environment, consumers and producers alike.<a href="https://sanatech-seed.com/en/20201211-2-2/">*1:https://sanatech-seed.com/en/20201211-2-2/</a>

LAUNCH OF GENOME EDITED TOMATO FRUIT FOR PURCHASE

Our chairman was a speaker at a Gene Editing Webinar Series on September 8 and 9, 2021! <figure><img src="https://images.microcms-assets.io/assets/5f2fe3a07bc341f880f2e539c168170f/ce3a254a99f94a699de99a0fef07012c/20210909_SRGH_Intro%20(1).jpg" alt="" width="1440" height="1080"></figure><figure><img src="https://images.microcms-assets.io/assets/5f2fe3a07bc341f880f2e539c168170f/7479834b572c415ca4c5093f7686c202/20210909_SRGH_Intro2.jpg" alt="" width="1440" height="1080"></figure><figure><img src="https://images.microcms-assets.io/assets/5f2fe3a07bc341f880f2e539c168170f/803ce076c6d54ef38912ba9e0fe3b528/20210909_SRGH_Intro3.jpg" alt="" width="1440" height="1080"></figure><figure><img src="https://images.microcms-assets.io/assets/5f2fe3a07bc341f880f2e539c168170f/007d9710487044098ebe36492c7d7f03/20210909_SRGH_Intro4.jpg" alt="" width="1440" height="1080"></figure><figure><img src="https://images.microcms-assets.io/assets/5f2fe3a07bc341f880f2e539c168170f/457607278d344e3db42610d4f0dccbe5/20210909_SRGH_Intro5.jpg" alt="" width="1440" height="1080"></figure><figure><img src="https://images.microcms-assets.io/assets/5f2fe3a07bc341f880f2e539c168170f/25489a1e2deb45a998d5d5a1905746d6/20210909_SRGH_Intro6.jpg" alt="" width="1440" height="1080"></figure><figure><img src="https://images.microcms-assets.io/assets/5f2fe3a07bc341f880f2e539c168170f/bf41c632efcc4b2ab9ed13162a98c89b/20210909_SRGH_Intro7.jpg" alt="" width="1440" height="1080"></figure><figure><img src="https://images.microcms-assets.io/assets/5f2fe3a07bc341f880f2e539c168170f/da1b248922bb4991b92ba18aeedafebc/20210909_SRGH_Intro8.jpg" alt="" width="1440" height="1080"></figure><figure><img src="https://images.microcms-assets.io/assets/5f2fe3a07bc341f880f2e539c168170f/50cce28e22f0493da693ebb9a9ecd409/20210909_SRGH_Intro9.jpg" alt="" width="1440" height="1080"></figure><figure><img src="https://images.microcms-assets.io/assets/5f2fe3a07bc341f880f2e539c168170f/7455be75e32549cda1555ac45299a7d6/20210909_SRGH_Intro10.jpg" alt="" width="1440" height="1080"></figure><figure><img src="https://images.microcms-assets.io/assets/5f2fe3a07bc341f880f2e539c168170f/20f63b0ae49246ed89f132018e637ef8/20210909_SRGH_Intro11.jpg" alt="" width="1440" height="1080"></figure><figure><img src="https://images.microcms-assets.io/assets/5f2fe3a07bc341f880f2e539c168170f/beceaf59b2fe42ef950e14debba2494b/20210909_SRGH_Intro12.jpg" alt="" width="1440" height="1080"></figure><figure><img src="https://images.microcms-assets.io/assets/5f2fe3a07bc341f880f2e539c168170f/918afccd367c4397a49f4f2e98e62f67/20210909_SRGH_Intro13.jpg" alt="" width="1440" height="1080"></figure><figure><img src="https://images.microcms-assets.io/assets/5f2fe3a07bc341f880f2e539c168170f/02d807d95824423c858f0f669ef05275/20210909_SRGH_Intro14.jpg" alt="" width="1440" height="1080"></figure><figure><img src="https://images.microcms-assets.io/assets/5f2fe3a07bc341f880f2e539c168170f/26c3f63ad400496fbbb84107ba40b42f/20210909_SRGH_Intro15.jpg" alt="" width="1440" height="1080"></figure>

Genome Editing Webinar Series

Carlo will be taking the lead role in developing Mauro’s Mediterranean Tomatoes with Mauro’s continued support and is excited to be a part of shaping the future of these tasty fruits.Carlo is very proud to continue the breeding activities of Mauro and to take advantage of his expertise and guidance of many years; the road he wants to walk is already paved: to push tomato breeding on into the future with the same passion of Mauro and modern breeding tools such as gene editing.Just a few months ago, gene editing was still a sort of dream, but now it is an exciting reality: to couple traditional breeding and gene editing casts light on a brighter future, rich with opportunities.”Tradition and innovation will enforce each other to breed new Mediterranean tomatoes to be enjoyed by people around the world.”We have many varieties of tomatoes available from our Mauro’s Mediterranean brand.You can check them out on our product page.

MESSAGE FROM CARLO, PLANT BREEDER

We are excited to announce the world’s first gene edited high GABA tomato brought to you by our partners at Sanatech Seed.This has been a labor of love for the team and we are excited for the many great health benefits this will bring to your dinner plates.Purchase of this seed is going to be available soon please be sure to try it. (Currently available only in Japan).We are happy to congratulate our partners and wish for their continued success!<a href="https://sanatech-seed.com/en/">Read the full press release at Sanatech Seed Co.,Ltd.</a>

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