East West Seed took part in the 27th annual Asian Seed Congress, co-organized by the Asia & Pacific Seed Alliance (APSA) and the Thai Seed Trade Association (THASTA) and held at the Bangkok Convention Center from November 14 to 18. The highlight at the event, Michel Devarrewaere, East-West Seed Vice President, was honored to receive the award for the Most Influential Seed Technologist in the Asia-Pacific region. 

For more than 32 years, Michel Devarrewaere has dedicated his working life to improving seed quality in Asia through a combination of persistence, innovation and dedication. Beginning with a project for the Food and Agriculture Organization in 1990 and through to his current role as Vice President of Seed Operations at East-West Seed in Thailand, Michel has overseen numerous projects putting innovation and technology at the forefront for the betterment of farmers and consumers in Asia.