Van Iperen International, a Dutch producer of specialty fertilizers and biostimulants, announced the departure of the first vessel of GreenSwitch Potassium Sulphate to The Netherlands from its partner Cinis Fertilizer’s factory in Sweden.

GreenSwitch Potassium Sulphate (SOP), produced by Cinis Fertilizer, is Van Iperen’s first water-soluble SOP fertilizer created through an environmentally circular process with reduced emissions in Sweden.

“This soon-to-arrive first batch of GreenSwitch SOP signifies a crucial step in our mission to distribute circular fertilizers that benefit growers and contribute to more sustainable agriculture practices,” said Erik van den Bergh, managing director at Van Iperen International.

Jakob Liedberg, founder of CINIS Fertilizer and partner in the development of GreenSwitch SOP, added: “The delivery of the first boat of GreenSwitch SOP to The Netherlands is a significant achievement for our collaborative efforts. With our production capacity at the recently inaugurated factory in Sweden, we aim to reach 100,000 mt per year of GreenSwitch SOP. This step highlights the potential of our circular fertilizer to make a meaningful impact on agriculture.”

Van Iperen has already received trucks with the product and has started the packing process in The Netherlands. The company said the bulk of the product will arrive with the upcoming boat shipment, enabling it to further scale up its operations. Van Iperen has also begun distributing samples of GreenSwitch SOP to its customers.

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New AG International travelled to northern Sweden and attended the inauguration ceremony. Read our exclusive story here.