• A viable alternative to chemical pesticides: Koppert’s natural enemies effectively control pests in outdoor crops

  July 24, 2023

  outdoor crops. The use of natural enemies in agriculture is gaining traction. Improved packaging and new application methods are simplifying the use of our [...] packaging. The new containers are larger and compatible with drones.” Research and development The testing and development of several other solutions is still [...] pests. The use of natural enemies, such as parasitic wasps , differs from the use of conventional crop protection products. In greenhouses, the use of

• Big impact starts small

  May 16, 2023

  products Optimizing our products is not the only task our dedicated research teams focus on. We constantly develop new micro products that help solve problems [...] small, really small. And although they are not visible to the naked eye, they have a big impact. The living organisms in our micro products are a great way [...] which helps growers to meet the increasingly demanding supply chain requirements. In addition, growers don’t have to worry about the harvest interval. All important

• ‘Nature is key to solving agricultural dilemmas’

  August 29, 2023

  rand grandson of the founder of the agricultural biocontrol giant Koppert, shares the company’s plan for Brazil. In the late 1960s, when the way of cultivating [...] What is the main global challenge in achieving 100% sustainable agriculture? At the heart of our approach lies the belief that nature holds the solutions [...] attention. An urgent issue is the alarming loss of biodiversity, with significant implications for the health of our planet. Furthermore, the use of pesticides

• Koppert and Certhon build groundbreaking high-tech moth breeding facility

  January 14, 2026

  way.” Construction of the new facility has already started. At the beginning of 2026, the air handling units were placed on the steel structure, marking [...] Certhon is responsible for the design and realization of the complete climate installation, including air handling units, cooling systems and the Certhon [...] production chain. “This is our first production facility of this scale and complexity,” says Bram Klein, Project Leader at Koppert. “The new installations ensure

• A new formulation for Spical-Plus

  December 21, 2017

  improvement, the performance in the field is further enhanced, and the predatory mites get to work straight after introduction. Trials with the newly modified [...] made no changes to the predatory mite. The modification only affects the formulation of the carrier material. Our advice to use the product immediately [...] live material. The management of the logistical process is something that sets Koppert apart from competitors. However, that doesn't change the fact that natural

• Koppert registers new biofungicide

  November 26, 2019

  fruit. The product is intended for preventive treatment before disease symptoms appear, but can also be used in the finishing stages approaching the harvest [...] It is therefore both suitable for IPM as organic farming. One of the advantages it has over chemical products, is that it can be applied till the day [...] different periods of cultivation. ‘The trials have shown that using Noli during the finishing stages approaching the harvest is equally effective as using synthetic

• Ulti-Mite Swirski: nominated for FRUIT LOGISTICA Innovation Award 2018

  January 4, 2018

  The new industrial compostable sachet Ulti-Mite Swirski has been nominated for the Fruit Logistica Innovation Award 2018. Ulti-Mite Swirski, the new breeding [...] and in hall B City Cube (south side). The foyer between halls 20 and 21 is where the winner will be announced on 9 February 2018 at 14:30. More than 70 [...] drought and moisture, the Ulti-Mite Swirski cultivation system enables more stable biological pest control . In suboptimal conditions, the new system outperforms

• Koppert to play a role in EU ‘food revolution’ consortium

  November 22, 2016

  a body of the European Union, was made last week. EIT Food says the future of food is high on the EU’s agenda. Over the next seven years, the consortium [...] companies that aims to transform the way in which food is produced, distributed and consumed. The announcement by the European Institute of Innovation [...] Biological Systems in the Netherlands, the Director of Strategic Alliances, Peter Jens, said the competition for membership of the consortium had been fierce

• High-tech insect production

  January 11, 2021

  groups). The water that is used to clean the cages is collected separately and recycled. Koppert is also a member of the Rainlevelr programme of the Delfland [...] Koppert’s new production site is nearing completion. The first phase was launched at the beginning of 2019, and the second phase has recently been completed [...] care of the purchase of the location and the permit application process. Following a year and a half of preparations, the construction of the production

• Koppert Biological Systems partner of Resilience Food Stories

  February 24, 2021

  sustainable production stories and new stories will be added to the platform continuously. 'We want to inform the wider public of the story of sustainability, meaning [...] better place for the future.' If you want to be informed about the new stories you can subscribe to the newsletter on www.resiliencefoodstories.com Webinar [...] safer, more productive, and more resilient around the world. Storytelling Resilience Food Stories is the brainchild of photographer Ruud Sies and creative