• Extended season for nematode biocontrol with Entonem

  March 30, 2021

  has good results in temperatures that daily fluctuate between 5°C and 13°C. R&D proves cold tolerance ‘Based on available knowledge in literature and our [...] our own experience and insights, a team of 7 researchers in the Netherlands and Spain has been working on various nematode research projects to better [...] lower threshold of 5°C is significant as it extends the range of temperature in which Entonem can be used to combat early season pests such as Black Vine

• Innovative program aims to combat Striga weed threat to Sorghum

  March 8, 2024

  Koppert is one of the global partners in this project. Striga, also known as witchweed, has long plagued cereal crops in Africa, particularly Sorghum, a staple [...] smallholder farmers. Initial results have been promising, resulting in an additional $10 million in follow-up funding, propelling the project into its next phase [...] (Promoting Root Microbes for Integrated Striga Eradication) is making strides in the battle against the parasitic weed Striga, which poses a significant threat

• Koppert announces strategic investment from HAL Investments to accelerate growth

  February 15, 2024

  for upcoming investments. Moreover, it will play a pivotal role in executing its in-licensing and mergers and acquisition strategy. This move strengthens [...] vision of driving positive change. This was the obvious choice in our search for an investor in order to fuel our growth. This collaboration will accelerate [...] HAL Investments is investing in Koppert. This will provide capital to strengthen Koppert's position and accelerate its international expansion. The investment

• IBMA: Back Biocontrol, not chemical pesticides

  October 18, 2021

  the solution. We need a profound food systems transformation in Europe with biocontrol in every farmers‘ tool box. EU policy on biocontrol should help [...] industry: Let’s work with nature instead of against it. Investing in biocontrol means investing in the climate, biodiversity and health.” The Institute for European [...] biocontrol industry instead recommends the European Commission to go further in its Farm to Fork ambition. Step 1 : The Sustainable Use Directive (SUD), currently

• International Training Course Entomology - 19 - 22 March 2018

  February 9, 2018

  Entomology in the Netherlands. To implement and understand IPM in different countries and different crops you need a lot of skills and knowledge. In this i [...] health . What’s in it for you? • You are able to recognize the pests and their natural enemies in the crop. • You are able to scout in the right part of [...] You get a better insight in the development of pests and their natural enemies. • You are able to introduce the natural enemies in the correct manner. • You

• Tackling Tuta absoluta: Koppert Foundation supports HortiNigeria’s impactful campaign for tomato growers

  August 1, 2025

  absoluta on tomato cultivation, HortiNigeria launched a comprehensive campaign in 2024. With the support of key partners, including the Ministry of Agriculture [...] Employing a multichannel strategy that combined social media outreach with in-person engagements, the campaign reached over 3,000 participants, primarily [...] solutions have recorded healthier crops, stronger yields, and renewed confidence in tomato cultivation. Mary Yakubu, a determined contestant, used the proceeds

• Reducing our CO₂ footprint, one bottle at a time

  August 6, 2025

  new recycled bottles produce significantly less CO₂. In fact, each new 1L bottle saves up to 39% in CO₂ emissions compared to the earlier virgin plastic [...] mono-material solutions to improve recyclability, reducing the number of materials in our products and testing other formats like 100ml bottles and buckets, which

• Rabobank and Koppert Biological Systems partnering for sustainable financing for the second time

  July 19, 2021

  driver for change in agriculture and horticulture by directly or indirectly playing a role in making growers and other stakeholders in agriculture aware [...] target by 2030. Zero waste by 2030 is another sustainability ambition in which steps are in progress. The short-term target includes the introduction of eco-friendly [...] position in sustainability-oriented banking, their motto is: ‘Growing a Better World Together’. The bank has a long history as a cooperative bank in the agri-food

• Natutec Drive demo at Delphy soft fruit Field Day

  May 31, 2023

  Innovative Soft Fruit Centre’s Field Day in Horst, the Netherlands on 8 June. This event will be organized in the middle of soft fruit crops and ongoing [...] cultivation and pollination in blueberry and other soft fruit crops. Remco Huvermann will give a presentation on the latest trends in blueberry pollination during

• Creating a Culture of Safety: Koppert's Daily Health and Safety Practices

  April 28, 2023

  effective social dialogue in which to find solutions. ‘It’s important that there is effective social dialogue and active participation in the occupational safety [...] concerns about possible health and safety risks in the workplace and management should be proactive in finding effective and sustainable solutions. We [...] our own employees so that employability is strengthened. We believe in investing in our employees' professional development. We provide training and development