Restrain Company Ltd

Company Description

Restrain is a Dutch-based provider of post-harvest crop management solutions that specializes in ethylene-based sprout suppression for potatoes and onions.

The company's main product is a tiny generator that transforms ethanol into natural ethylene gas, allowing for residue-free sprout control in storage facilities.

Restrain's technology, designed to replace CIPC, has been used in over 1 million tons of seed, table, and processed potatoes in 36 countries.

In addition to sprout suppression, Restrain provides seed-potato treatment solutions that promote stem count, yield consistency, and size optimization, as well as ripening products for crops like tomatoes.

Precision Ethylene Treatment (PET) uses ethylene sensors and ultra-low dosing (parts per billion) to optimize storage conditions, safeguard fry color, and prevent weight loss.

A subsidiary of:

Produce Investments Ltd

Products Offered

Restrain CO2 Extractor Restrain CO2 extractor to reduce CO2 levels in potato storage facilities. With the extractor, potato growers can manage the CO2 level in their storage

Restrain - Anti-Germination-Pet-Technology

Restrain - Ethylene Anti-germination PET Technology Restrain is proud to announce the launch of its new Precision Ethylene Treatment (PET) technology, setting an unprecedented standard in storage solutions. This pioneering advancement continues Restrain's legacy of innovation, ensuring optimal potato preservation through the precise application and control of Ethylene, a natural plant hormone crucial for maintaining potato quality.

Product Types offered by this company

- Potato Supply Chain
- - Potato Storage
  - - Sprout Inhibitors

Trade Show Participation

Potato Europe 2025 Sep 03, 2025 - Sep 04, 2025 Stand V-FT-07, VG-07

British Potato Event 2025 (BP2025) Nov 19, 2025 - Nov 20, 2025

News for this Company

Potatoes in Practice announces sponsors for 2025

June 23, 2025

Potatoes in Practice 2025: UK’s Largest Field Potato Event Announces Sponsors and Innovations at Balruddery Farm, Scotland

Potatoes in Practice, the UK’s biggest field potato event, is on 7 August at Balruddery Farm. Hosted by James Hutton Institute, it brings growers, researchers, and industry leaders together to share innovations and advance the potato sector.

June 10, 2025

PotatoEurope 2025 Trial Fields: Top 15 Companies Showcase Innovative Potato Cultivation Techniques and Solutions

At PotatoEurope 2025, fifteen top companies will showcase trials on potato cultivation, with 309 exhibitors and 15,000 visitors expected. The event highlights innovation, demos, and global networking across the potato value chain.

Yotam Guetta, New Head of Technology at Restrain

October 23, 2024

Restrain Appoints Yotam Guetta as New Head of Technology

Restrain, a supplier of sprout inhibition systems for potatoes in commercial storage based on ethylene, has announced the appointment of Yotam Guetta as the company’s new Head of Technology.

New Potato Days UK aims to be premier event for industry

September 27, 2024

Potato Days UK concludes on a high note – a forum for the entire potato sector

Potato Days UK, held in early September at Dyson farming’s Nocton Farm in Lincolnshire, ended on a high note, meeting visitor and exhibitor expectations.