• Koppert to introduce digital assistant in 2024

  December 19, 2023

  the next step with the introduction of a digital assistant. Koppert's new digital assistant will combine the best of the digital and physical worlds, with [...] with around-the-clock access to a world of knowledge and support from a Koppert expert just a click of a button away. 'Through our conversations with growers [...] information into consideration. The digital assistant is trained on vast amounts of data, from product data to biological and ecological data, which makes it

• The Koppert Outdoor Experience Centre: an innovative meeting place to discover biological crop protection solutions

  August 24, 2023

  are satisfied with the crop status and the number of plants. Are you curious about the condition of the crops and how you can implement our solutions to [...] as well. However, the wet and dark weather has led to a slower development of crops like soybeans, which prefer warmer conditions. The parsnips, carrots [...] observed high bean seed fly pressure in the onions. With a well-timed application of Capirel , our beneficial nematodes , the pressure has been significantly reduced

• Fruit grower uses Natupol Tripol for outdoor pollination

  February 22, 2022

  bumblebees for optimal pollination of their apple and pear orchards. Situated in the Betuwe fruit growing region of the Netherlands, the 80-hectare orchard [...] constantly innovate and are working more and more sustainably, making use of drones and GPS-tracking maps that show where crop protection products or [...] than honeybees at lower temperatures, and we have found that a combination of honeybees and bumblebees is a big improvement.’ Alfred uses two Tripol hives

• Koppert celebrates 50th anniversary

  January 12, 2017

  cultivation. These organisms enhance the resilience of crops and enrich the biodiversity and nutrient content of the soil. The company sees this as a huge growth [...] also improve the health and nutrient levels of the soil, allowing growers to drastically reduce their use of artificial fertilizer. This is an important [...] On Thursday, directors Henri Oosthoek and Paul Koppert announced the start of the anniversary year at the headquarters in Berkel en Rodenrijs during a

• Air France KLM Martinair welcomes Koppert Biological Systems to its Sustainable Aviation Fuel programme

  May 31, 2021

  airfreight industry to power a percentage of their flights with SAF. Customers determine their own level of engagement and we ensure that their entire [...] Cargo (AFKLMP Cargo) entered into a partnership today within the framework of the airline's sustainable aviation fuel programme. Under the partnership, [...] sustainable alternative to fossil fuel that reduces carbon emissions by a minimum of 75%. It is blended with conventional fossil fuel and can be used by all aircraft

• Koppert takes part in Jungle Talks webinar on 23 February

  February 20, 2019

  future of international horticulture look like, and how to attract talent to ensure the continuous developments within the company? Just two of the important [...] shades of green: global career ideas in sexy horticulture’. This session will be carried out in cooperation with Ohio State University as part of their

• Keep them cool!

  July 12, 2018

  pollination work. ‘We go a long way to ensure that growers have the best colonies of pollinators and that they reach their destination in optimal condition and [...] air and keeps humidity at the right level. A protective layer in the bottom of the Natupol box acts as insulation and reduces fluctuation in temperature [...] It gives them more time for pollination,’ says Remco Huvermann. ‘The effect of the outside temperature on the hive can be great however. A well visible,

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

  January 4, 2018

  8 February 2018 for the innovation of the year. A panel of experts consisting of representatives from all levels of the fresh produce trade has selected [...] farmers of a.o. peppers, strawberries, and other crops. The innovation (patent pending) makes the predatory mite available for a broader spectrum of cultures

• Larvanem - The number one product against vine weevil for 25 years

  July 14, 2015

  effective means of combating vine weevil. Of course, there are also chemical products for use against adult vine weevils, but without getting rid of the larvae [...] its continued success lies in its special strain of Heterorhabditis bacteriophora , which is the basis of Larvanem. The product is also completely natural [...] this point. Rianne Lek says, 'Larvanem can be used at ground temperatures of 14 °C and above. If temperatures are lower, you can use the nematodes contained

• CABI BioProtection Portal now available in Spain

  August 18, 2020

  and Canada. ‘Globally, an estimated 40 percent of crops is lost to pests and diseases. The widespread use of chemical pesticides to fight crop pests alone [...] Manager of the Crop Team Ornamentals , Johannette Klapwijk. The innovative portal has been made available by CABI in collaboration with its network of partner [...] signed last year. ‘We believe it is an important tool to make more people aware of the available biological solutions for pest and disease control as an alternative