• GreenGuard by Dümmen Orange: for a sustainable chain

  October 26, 2018

  inspired Dümmen Orange to set a brand-new course just a few years ago. Modernizing cultivation and markets Dümmen Orange has a total of 20 branches, 7 [...] employees, and a turnover of 355 million euros, making them a giant in the global ornamentals sector. Driven by their ambition to be a leader in the m [...] the company made sustainability a key focus area in its business operations a few years ago. Koppert was contacted to help them achieve this. The two companies

• Forever Plants: getting closer to the best environment for plants

  April 30, 2020

  Twenty years ago, Forever Plants was one of the first potted plant producers in the Netherlands to switch to integrated plant protection. The grower has [...] must begin to feel the urgency.’ That the end product is made by the entire chain makes perfect sense to Mart van Holsteijn. If your aim is to improve the [...] look to cooperate and share information. And there’s room for improvement as far as that’s concerned. Mart has been a cultivation manager for many years

• Koppert expands in North America to enhance service continuity and reliability

  November 1, 2024

  Koppert's Operations Centers in North America Regional research and development to open new markets Koppert operates the largest bumblebee production facilities [...] it produces three species native to North America: Bombus impatiens, B. huntii, and B. vosneszenski. In Canada, a new distribution center has been established [...] infrastructure supports the entire North American market, enabling a more agile response to the demand for bumblebee hives for crop pollination in greenhouses

• Eco-friendly packaging to make citrus production more sustainable

  June 11, 2021

  The new Aphytis packaging also includes a sheet of natural cotton impregnated with a sugar solution. The strips of green paper that are used to release [...] sustainable citrus The new eco-friendly Aphytis packaging reflects Koppert's commitment to the circular production processes and contributes to improving the [...] of live cargo are all part of a growing number of innovations to promote sustainable practices. With our firm commitment to materials which are renewable

• Koppert to showcase Digital Assistant Prototype at Fruit Logistica 2024

  January 26, 2024

  with 24/7 access to a wealth of knowledge and support from Koppert experts. The digital assistant is designed to offer instant answers to questions about [...] industry, accumulating a wealth of knowledge and insights. Now, we're channeling this rich knowledge base into the development of a digital assistant that's [...] relevant responses tailored to their queries. Expertise at your fingertips This digital tool aims to enhance decision-making for both new and experienced growers

• La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

  pest control has helped us to have a better yield by lengthening the harvest weeks. We have managed to reach 42 weeks thanks to the fact that agrochemical [...] have had a positive impact on their crops. "Koppert products are easy to implement, as long as we go hand in hand with the consultant to be able to release [...] implementation of a biological control program is one of the key tools that can help you achieve this. This is attested to by La Hacienda Fresh, a company that

• Combating the oak processionary caterpillar requires a combined approach

  May 4, 2021

  s. Although the moths live for a week or so, they can lay a relatively large number of eggs that give rise to next year's caterpillars. [...] smaller acorns. This damage is not generally harmful to the tree, but sometimes a tree can be weakened to the extent that it dies. The oak processionary c [...] the stage when they develop the stinging hairs which cause so many problems. Monitoring and capturing moths There are other methods to combat the oak pr

• Koppert present at Biocontrol Africa and NewAG International conferences in Kenya

  March 29, 2018

  of the keynote speakers, Henri Oosthoek gave a presentation on 50 years of biocontrol history, referring to Koppert’s pioneering experience. Henri emphasized [...] control has a role to play in ensuring food safety and food security in Africa and the world. He called upon the biological companies not to work alone [...] med event was to talk about the subject of Scaling, and Jan Ubels from SNV gave a talk on the topic. Peter Maes ended the session with a call for all present

• What do resilient plants mean to food production and human health?

  February 17, 2021

  webinar of a 3-part series on plant health and resilience on 2 March. Introduced by Koppert Biological Systems at the end of last year to mark the Year of Plant [...] Latest webinar in the ‘Plants for life, Plant to survive’ series ‘ Resilience Food Stories ’ – a visual platform that focuses on the world of sustainable [...] Health, the series highlights the importance of plant health and how it is linked to human health. Keynote speakers for this session with be the Creative

• Aphid control: partner with nature to keep improving solutions for growers

  March 26, 2020

  integrated approach There are many different aphid species that affect a variety of crops in many different conditions. So how to make the right choice of products [...] number of problems and Koppert is continuously working to find sustainable solutions to control a wide range of these small bugs which feed by sucking sap [...] Systems we do everything possible to ensure that our products reach growers in the best possible condition and ready to do their valuable work upon arrival