• Koppert at Fruit Logistica – join us on the road to a healthy future

  January 10, 2020

  solutions with advice and knowledge is key for success. Growers need to learn how to work with our products. That's why advise is a key element and that’s why [...] Nature We must reduce the use of chemical crop protection agents, reduce the use of fertilizers, and achieve higher yields of better quality products if we [...] and assurances for their future! Koppert operates by making best use of the power of nature; Plant health stimulate soil life and create balance strengthen

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

  April 30, 2020

  having the right approach is an important key to success. And in 2020, it is also essential that the entire chain is sustainable and cooperates. ‘All the links [...] range, the thrips population has increased and is demanding more of our attention. Forever Plants uses a range of measures to keep thrips under control: gauze [...] was one of the first potted plant producers in the Netherlands to switch to integrated plant protection. The grower has experienced first-hand how having

• Mycotal: Effective LVM application

  June 13, 2023

  the results of the application,’ Marjolein added. ‘The correct application of our biological solution is crucial for the optimal efficacy of Mycotal. Our [...] into the LVM application of this effective bio-insecticide in collaboration with Anthura – the world’s number one breeder of Anthuriums. ‘We needed to [...] this way? And finally: Is Mycotal compatible with existing LVM systems? In order to investigate the time and space distribution of Mycotal spores in the

• Considerably lower Pythium pressure

  October 11, 2022

  Trianum, levels of Phythium have decreased dramatically. Up until 2019, there was a lot of damage and loss of production at the end of cultivation. Whole [...] to Pythium. ‘My crop gets 20 hours of light a day, which means it requires a lot of water. That larger quantity of water makes the plant more susceptible [...] lot of vigour and is suited to exposure levels above 180 micromol. But the variety has a slightly weaker root base than other varieties. ‘This is another

• Visit Koppert Outdoor Experience Centre to discover the potential of biocontrol for outdoor crops

  May 30, 2023

  ‘The company is unique because of the wide range of conventional and organic crops,’ says Holtslag. ‘This allows us to demonstrate a variety of solutions [...] variety of crops, a combination of beneficial insects and banker plants are used. Also on display at the Outdoor Experience Centre is the application of bi [...] Centre is a visit to a business, not a testing ground,’ says Koen de Bruycker, owner of De Bruycker Agro in Dronten, the Netherlands. ‘It is in our best

• A turning point in Almeria: how predatory mites helped transform agriculture

  May 19, 2025

  mission is to provide real, reliable solutions—not just for today, but for the future. ” Finding balance At the heart of it all is the idea of balance [...] greenhouses in the north of Europe. Not for us. ” But things changed. And Koppert was at the heart of that transformation. Nowadays Kris is Business Unit Manager [...] nature. ” Predatory mites: a sustainable solution One of the key advantages of predatory mites is their versatility and efficacy. “ They reproduce quickly

• A legacy of sustainability: Stolk Brothers and Koppert’s shared vision

  March 17, 2025

  and uncle began working with Koppert, driven by firsthand experience of the impact of chemical pesticides. My father developed severe eczema from handling [...] but the essence of the company—the accessibility, the shared commitment to sustainable growing—remains.” Predatory mites: the backbone of a sustainable strategy [...] we realized that’s not how biological control works best. Now, we take a proactive approach, maintaining a strong population of predatory mites throughout

• Crops thrive on soil biodiversity

  February 28, 2023

  for crops, people and the planet. What we are now increasingly aware of, is how our organic soil improvers bring back the natural balance in soil life [...] see that the number of soil bacteria and other microbes increases rapidly over a relatively short period of time. Not only the mass of microbes, but also [...] years One of the Netherlands biggest Chrysanthemum growers, Rodalin II, in Zuilichem, is now using the Vidi Funda nutrition strategy on 7,5 hectares. This

• How Integrated Pest Management adds value to your outdoor crops

  December 14, 2023

  necessary at all.' Main drivers of IPM The need to manage pesticide and insecticide resistance is one of the main drivers of IPM adoption. By following best [...] distributor. Leveraging our collective knowledge – of biology, of the business and of the market – is so important. Because in the end, we want to work [...] ‘We conduct an assessment of the growers’ current practices: Which products are they using and how often? Using what type of equipment?’ explains Guido

• Certainty in the quality of every sachet and bottle of our predatory mites

  May 19, 2025

  worldwide distribution, every step of the process is carried out with rigorous standards. Bertha highlights the importance of the cold chain during transportation [...] future “ Nothing beats original ” is not just a slogan but a philosophy that lives in every detail of the work of people like Bertha. Her dedication ensures [...] our highest quality standards. This is not just a simple promise but a reality built day by day thanks to the work of people like Bertha María Toledo, Biological