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We’re Hiring! Technical Manager – Potato Storage & Sprout Control
Technical Manager – Potato Storage & Sprout Control Location: Home-based / Yorkshire Office Reporting to: Head of Technical About Us We are an international agricultural technology company, helping potato, onion, and tomato growers across Europe and beyond improve crop performance, storage, and post-harvest quality. Our innovative solutions combine science, technology, and practical expertise to support…
Read MoreRestrain Company Limited opens new UK HQ
Restrain Company Limited, a global leader in the potato storage industry, is proud to announce the opening of its new UK facility in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. This move marks a return to the company’s roots, strengthening its presence in the UK while supporting its rapidly growing global operations “With our leadership team now based in…
Read MoreRestrain Conference 2026: The Future of Ethylene
This year, we proudly hosted our first Restrain Conference, bringing together our valued suppliers, industry leaders, select partners, and our team to collaborate on the future of ethylene technology. Throughout the day, participants explored key industry challenges and discussed how we’re developing smarter, more effective solutions for crop storage. Diverse perspectives across the supply chain…
Read MoreRestrain appoints Agrifirm as a distributor for Accumulator in the Netherlands
Restrain®, a global leader in residue-free technologies for potato production and storage, is pleased to announce the appointment of Agrifirm as a distributor for Accumulator, the pre-planting treatment designed to optimise seed potato multiplication and salad potato production throughout the Netherlands. This partnership builds on Agrifirm’s long-standing reputation as one of the Netherlands’ leading agricultural…
Read MoreVan Iperen BV appointed new distributor of Restrain® Accumulator in the Netherlands
Restrain®, a specialist in residue-free technology for potato production and storage, has appointed Van Iperen BV as the distributor of Restrain Accumulator in the Netherlands. Accumulator breaks apical dominance while simultaneously inhibiting sprout growth. During application there is little to no sprout growth, while apical dominance is disrupted and more sprouts develop once the treatment…
Read MoreRestrain announces new LATAM Managing Director, Mr. Gonzalo Caldiz
Restrain is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Gonzalo Caldiz as the company’s new Managing Director for Latin America (LATAM), reinforcing Restrain’s strategic commitment to supporting growers and partners across the region. Gonzalo, son of the well-respected agribusiness leader Mr. Daniel Caldiz, currently serves as Managing Director of AgriCal Cono Sur S.A, Restrain’s agency…
Read MoreStudy finds no statistical difference in fry colour between DMN and Restrain’s InhibitR™ technology
Fry colour remains one of the most persistent and costly quality challenges for potato growers and processors. Factors such as temperature fluctuations, COâ‚‚ accumulation, treatment performance, and overall store management can significantly impact final product colour. As the sector continues to rely on a range of sprout-control options including oils, DMN, and ethylene, ensuring consistent…
Read MoreRestrain Unaffected by UK Ethylene Withdrawal
Restrain, a global leader in crop storage technologies, confirms that its systems remain fully authorised and unaffected by the recent UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) decision to withdraw certain ethylene-based plant protection products. On 5 September 2025, the HSE published a notice regarding the withdrawal of plant protection products for ethylene supplied via gas…
Read MoreDan Hewitt Appointed Managing Director of Restrain
We are thrilled to announce that Dan Hewitt has been appointed as our new Managing Director. He previously served as the company’s UK Country Manager and in the Restrain Leadership Team, and has stepped into the global role following a year of strategic development within Restrain’s oldest and most established market. Hewitt brings over two…
Read MoreRevolutionising Potato Farming
Revolutionising Potato Farming: Restrain Accumulator In the world of modern agriculture, efficiency is everything—especially when it comes to managing seed potatoes. Restrain Accumulator, a system that uses a combination of ethylene and elevated temperature to optimise potato seed efficiency, further enhances more stems per seed piece, leading to more tubers initiated per plant. Furthermore, encourages…
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