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Stay updated with the latest news from the field, future events, press releases, trials and testimonials. ​

  • pineapple

    In a world full of apples, why not be a pineapple?

    Monday, July 19, 2021
    Pineapple is one of the most popular tropical fruits in the world. And it is either consumed as a tasty and juicy fresh fruit or it is processed into slices, compotes, and juice. Costa Rica is the one of the world’s biggest trader of fresh pineapples.
  • Geleen

    Information session about our new Thio-Sul® plant in Geleen

    Thursday, June 24, 2021
    Today, Tessenderlo Kerley International (a business unit of Tessenderlo Group) organized an information session to present the plans for its new liquid fertilizer plant in Geleen (the Netherlands). The new factory for the production of Thio-Sul® (ammonium thiosulfate), a liquid fertilizer used for fertilizing broad-acre crops, will be built on the...
  • KTS on potatoes

    Higher yields realized when applying foliar KTS® on potato crops

    Wednesday, June 23, 2021
    The application of fertilizer sources to the foliage in potato crops as a complement to soil fertilization is a common practice that is carried out during its production to increase yield and improve quality. Potato cultivation demands a high availability of potassium, mainly during tuberization and tuber development, which is a stage...
  • Safety MExico new

    Farmers’ visit confirms quality and safety of Tessenderlo Kerley’s distribution center in Mexico’s

    Tuesday, June 8, 2021
    The Río Fuerte South Farmers Association (which is abbreviated to AARFS in Spanish) recently visited Tessenderlo Kerley’s distribution terminal in Navolato, Sinaloa (Mexico). The visit was made by its administrative managers and the people in charge of its facilities providing a service to the members who together own more than 12,000 hectares of...
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    CaTs® helps the maturation and thickness of the cotton fiber

    Monday, May 17, 2021
    A number of benefits have been observed in the maturation of boll and increased cotton fiber fitness In Chihuahua, Mexico, more and more cotton-growing Mennonites are using CaTs, calcium thiosulfate, when the end of flowering is at the boll-filling stage. Pedro Friesen, a grower from the regio
  • Strategic ecology support

    Strategic ecology support for Tessenderlo Kerley Ham in Belgium

    Monday, May 10, 2021
    With the support of Flemish Minister of Economy and Innovation Hilde Crevits, Tessenderlo Group in Ham will invest in a more sustainable energy system and heat recovery.
  • Sweeter papayas-May 4

    Sweeter papayas with better consistency and taste

    Tuesday, May 4, 2021
    This is obtained through many years of experience and the use of thiosulfates ​In Tecomán, Colima (Mexico), the introduction of thiosulfates in the papaya fertilization program has led to higher profitability with better fruit quality (Brix and taste), increased yield, and enhanced soil condition
  • News_April 20_Grainfilling KTS

    KTS® is a potassium and sulfur source for corn

    Tuesday, April 20, 2021
    It improves the grain filling and ensures reduced nitrogen application ​The thiosulfate molecule reduces the loss of ammoniacal nitrogen, thus increasing the efficiency of nitrogenous solutions and enabling growers to reduce nitrogen application in the form of ammonia gas.​ Growers in Los Moch
  • News_April12_Onion growers02

    Onion growers are experiencing the benefits of thiosulfates

    Saturday, April 10, 2021
    Essential nutrients and a profitable solution for saline soils and hard water problems. ​In the Valley of Guaymas, Sonora (Mexico), soils are characterized by various problems including salts, alkaline pH, and the hard-well water with high sodium content.
  • News_April5_Strawberries01

    It's almost strawberry time all over the world

    Monday, April 5, 2021
    Thiosulfates have proven their effectiveness by improving the quality and performance of strawberries. ​To produce good quality and high-yielding strawberry crops, good water quality and soils with a neutral pH (and more specifically, a low level of bicarbonate, sodium, and chloride) are required. Tessenderlo Kerley´s liquid thiosulfate...
  • News_March9_Brocoli03

    Increased broccoli yields in Mexico!

    Tuesday, March 9, 2021
    Great news: broccoli hollow stem is reduced with the use of Thio-Sul®, KTS® and CaTs®. Thio-Sul stabilizes nitrogen, making it more efficient and reducing the negative contributions of this element.
  • News_February26_coffee01

    The secret to making high quality coffee has been revealed

    Friday, February 26, 2021
    We all know a good cup of coffee starts with good coffee beans, but there are other ways to improve the quality of your coffee. Sulfur of Potash offers an excellent combination of potassium and sulfur, which are the key to producing high quality coffee.
  • Indian Bananas

    GranuPotasse® is making an impact in India on grapes and bananas

    Friday, February 12, 2021
    Our agronomists in India have been working on showing the benefits of applying GranuPotasse® to various crops. ​Our agronomists in India have been working on showing the benefits of applying GranuPotasse® to various crops.
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    CaTs® delivers great results in South Africa

    Thursday, February 4, 2021
    CaTs® trials on macadamia nuts and avocados results in improved yields and quality. Our range of thiosulfate clear liquid fertilizers have been registered in South Africa since early 2020.
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    Pecan nuts and the increase of yield using thiosulfates

    Wednesday, January 27, 2021
    The application of liquid fertilizers in the nutrition plan and soil A three-year agronomic trial has demonstrated that Thio-Sul®, KTS®, and MagThio® thiosulfates increase yield and improve pecan nut quality. ​Over a period of three years our agronomist, Marbe
  • Raise a glass to successful CaTs® trials!

    Tuesday, January 26, 2021
  • stone fruits

    Helping you grow stone fruits with our thiosulfates

    Wednesday, January 20, 2021
    ​What do you need to consider when cultivation stone fruits? After these few dark months, spring will be on its way! This means we can enjoy those delicious stone fruits again, such as peaches, plums, apricots, and nectarines.
  • Calcium improves tree health and fruit production

    Calcium improves tree health and fruit production

    Sunday, January 3, 2021
    It’s no secret. Calcium plays a vital role in fruit production. It improves tree health and improves fruit storability and shelf life.
  • happy potato growers

    Follow Raoul on a Field day in Los Mochis Sinaloa

    Monday, December 7, 2020
    The field visits do not stop, even not in COVID-19 times The activities in the field do not stop, now the planning of these activities is more careful and with fewer people.
  • World Soil Day

    Friday, December 4, 2020
  • Healthier grapes in correcting the levels of potassium

    Friday, November 27, 2020
  • News_November18_Strawberries in Morocco

    KTS® dayanıklı çileklerin yetiştirilmesine yardımcı olmaktadır

    Wednesday, November 18, 2020
    Liquid potassium solution helps to grow strawberries in Morocco Our agronomist Lahcen Kabouri explains to the strawberry grower in Ben Masour (Morocco) why our liquid potassium solution based on thiosulfate (KTS®) helps to grow delicious resistant strawberries. ​Our agron
  • News_October28_Tomatobrochure02

    All you need to know about growing healthy juice tomatoes

    Wednesday, October 28, 2020
    Download our detailed brochure on growing tomatoes Originating from the Andean regions of Peru, North Chile and Ecuador. Tomatoes are the most widely grown vegetable.
  • We celebrate International Day of Rural Women

    Thursday, October 15, 2020