• Tech-driven innovations at GreenTech Amsterdam 2026

  April 13, 2026

  From 9-11 June 2026, Koppert will be present at GreenTech Amsterdam, the world’s leading trade show where horticulture and technology meet. GreenTech brings [...] across the global horticulture sector to exchange knowledge, build connections, and discover the latest developments in high‑tech crop production. Get your [...] your free entrance ticket here Technology and innovation in action With GreenTech’s strong focus on technological innovation, Koppert will highlight how

• Boost your cherry flowers for a good production

  March 11, 2021

  crops are close to flowering. Now is the time to choose the right strategy for a strong fruit set. A strong fruit set is all important for a high quality [...] The flower buds, formed in the fall, are swelling and ready to open. During the short flowering period the crop experiences a tremendous hormonal shift [...] vegetative stage to this all-important reproductive phase. In addition to standard nutrition, the crop will require higher concentrations of trace minerals

• Koppert at GreenTech Amsterdam 2023

  May 30, 2023

  Koppert at GreenTech Amsterdam 2023 The global meeting place for professionals involved in horticulture technology, this year’s GreenTech has a programme [...] issues of today. Koppert and a team of experts will be there to inform you about their natural solutions for horticulture and agriculture from 13-15 June [...] June at the RAI Amsterdam convention centre. Growers are welcome to join us at our spacious corporate stand for the latest news about our products – many of

• How digital innovation is shaping the future of biocontrol

  June 1, 2026

  biological expertise to support smarter crop protection decisions From scouting observations to climate conditions, growers are surrounded by data. Koppert believes [...] believes the real value of digital innovation lies in turning that data into practical insights that support faster and more confident decisions. Koppert [...] intelligence together in one integrated application that supports growers throughout the entire IPM journey. From planning and scouting to data analysis, consultant

• Koppert launches Timing Expert, a new decision-support tool in Koppert One

  May 5, 2026

  feature in Koppert One combines biological expertise and weather data to optimize foliar nematode applications Koppert introduces Timing Expert, an innovative [...] timing for foliar applications of beneficial nematodes in outdoor crops. Biological crop protection is a proven strategy in sustainable agriculture. However [...] timing remains a critical factor for success. Beneficial nematodes (entomopathogenic nematodes) are highly effective natural enemies of pests, but their

• Working together for a healthy and resilient plant

  July 8, 2021

  such as by choosing a substrate with an X-fibre or horizontal fibre structure, ensuring the right plug hole depth, following a gentle dry-out strategy after [...] Systems and Saint-Gobain Cultilene cooperate closely in Plant Empowerment A plant that is in balance is strong and healthy. Plant Empowerment implementation [...] working together to improve the resilience and health of crops grown in stone wool. Encouraging soil life is a key part of this. The presence of sufficient oxygen

• Limonica Ulti-Mite nominated for GreenTech Innovation Award 2026

  May 1, 2026

  Ulti‑Mite , a groundbreaking biological solution for thrips control that sets a new benchmark in performance, reliability and sustainability in protected [...] unique, high‑tech and advanced technological innovations in horticulture with a market presence of no longer than one year. Per category, only three pioneering [...] potential to truly transform the industry. The winners will be announced on the first day of GreenTech Amsterdam 2026. A true breakthrough in biological

• Koppert appoints Hans Peters as Chief Executive Officer

  April 28, 2026

  Koppert announces the appointment of Hans Peters as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective May 1st, 2026. Hans Peters brings extensive international [...] leadership experience, with a strong track record in commercial strategy, organizational transformation, and building strong leadership teams. Hans held [...] roles at Unilever, NS and Eneco, and most recently served as CEO of Priva. Hans has developed a genuine passion for the agriculture sector, driven by the

• Great results in combatting grubs in blueberries

  March 7, 2019

  irrigation system at a dosage of 2x500 millions per hectare. ‘Most often, the right moment of application occurs from the middle to the end of July, but every [...] Horticultural Farm in Białousy in the far east of Poland produced various plants and cut flowers. But in de mid-nineties the production changed to blueberries [...] using Koppert nematodes proved to be a great success. Some years ago the Melolontha melolontha grubs started to cause problems in the 560-hectare blueberry

• Biological control gains ground in sweet pepper cultivation

  April 2, 2026

  aphids , invasive thrips species and harmful caterpillars : European greenhouse growers are facing a range of pests that they have not been able to control [...] solutions yet. To face these problems head-on and structurally reduce pesticide use, the Dutch federation of fruiting vegetables (FVO) set up a project two [...] Cultivation. Koppert is a proud knowledge partner of this project and is making great progress in developing a biological system to tackle pests in protected sweet