Champaign, Illinois
November 24, 2008

Illinois Crop Improvement Association (IL Crop) and ZEA Global Seeds, LLC have announced the formation of a new US-based entity, Global Seed Solutions Inc., focused on providing trait introgression services for technology and germplasm developers of corn, sorghum, soybeans and sunflower seed.

GSS, Inc. complements the variety of field and laboratory services already offered by the parent companies, adding new infrastructure and human resources in different parts of the world, offering seed companies exponential flexibility in counter season services. GSS, Inc. represents an increase in the pool of services, and most importantly will result in better outcomes for all the companies in the seed industry.

Marcelo Queijo, President of GSS, Inc. and ZEA Global President and founder, said, "Teaming with Illinois Crop, will enable us to deliver significantly improved services to both hemispheres. GSS will provide world-class trait introgression services capable of meeting and exceeding stewardship, quality control and certification requirements.”

Dennis Thompson, Vice-President of GSS and CEO Illinois Crop, is positive that the incorporation GSS will be welcomed by the industry and will help to boost business opportunities in an area where companies are increasingly outsourcing services.

Pablo Heide, ZEA Global CEO said, "ZEA is delighted to be part of this undertaking. We are confident that GSS will enable us to deliver excellent value for seed companies in both hemispheres. We are constantly seeking to improve services and reduce costs to our clients, and we are confident that GSS will enable us to achieve this goal."

IL Crop is a not-for-profit corporation with headquarters in Champaign, Illinois, USA specializing in technology services for international seed, feed, food and industrial agricultural industries. For more information, please contact Dennis Thompson at +1-217-359-4053 or visit: www.ilcrop.com 

ZEA Global Seeds is a privately-owned company operating in Argentina dedicated to provide full winter season and value added technology services for seed companies around the world. For more information, please contact Marcelo Queijo at +54-2326-456800 or visit: www.zeaglobal.com

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Website: http://www.ilcrop.com

Published: November 24, 2008