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Stine Seed Named in Top 20 Companies in Food Industry

August 16, 2013
Stine Seed Named in Top 20 Companies in Food Industry

Stine® Seed Company once again was recognized for its commitment to innovation in science, technology and research. For the fifth consecutive year, The Patent Board analyzed and ranked Stine among the 20 top companies in the food, beverage and tobacco products industry. The ranking system is based on how many patents are granted each year, science and technology strength, innovation cycle and impact on the industry.

“We strive to find new solutions to meet our customers’ needs, but we don’t just stop there. We’re always pressing ahead with research to discover the next best thing in corn and soybean genetics,” says Myron Stine, Vice President Sales and Marketing.

The Patent Board tracks, analyzes and helps define the business value of innovation and patents across industries. Other companies in the current top 20 of the food, beverage and tobacco products industry include PepsiCo, Inc., General Mills and Ajinomoto Co., Inc.

About Stine Seed Farm, Inc.

As the nation’s largest independent seed company, Stine Seed Farm, Inc., headquartered near Adel, Iowa, is focused on developing and marketing the world's best-performing corn and soybean seed through its retail arm, Stine Seed Company. Stine Seed Farm, Inc., operates the industry's largest corn and soybean breeding and development program, advancing and testing nearly 1 million unique soybean varieties and more than 100,000 preliminary corn hybrids annually. For nearly five decades, Stine’s soybean research program has been regarded as the soybean genetics supplier of choice to the seed industry. For more information, call toll-free (800) 362-2510 or visit the website at www.stineseed.com.