• Koppert acquires BUG creating the largest biocontrol company in Latin America

  December 19, 2017

  December). Founded in 2001, BUG is a pioneer in biological control in Brazil and is internationally recognized for its innovative work with macroorganisms [...] market is very representative, with the Trichogramma galloi wasps sales covering more than 400 thousand hectares. And the company is preparing a major launch [...] the worldwide innovation vanguard of this biotechnology segment which is reported to have an annual average growth of 20% in Brazil, with both Koppert Brazil

• Energy saving success during the rearing of natural enemies

  May 21, 2021

  have also chosen to generate part of the heat with a heat pump,’ Robert explains. This pump works on electricity and upgrades waste heat to a higher temperature [...] saving project is the rearing of Eretmocerus at the new green label greenhouse on the Molenweg near Koppert headquarters. Eretmocerus is a beneficial insect [...] Overhead Insects. The figure is based on insects (in grams) per cubic metre of natural gas consumed. ‘This success is the result of a great deal of planning

• Mycotal – also effective against aphids!

  November 5, 2020

  organs and leading to their death. It is one of the oldest microbial products in Koppert’s portfolio. Originally it was mainly marketed as a solution for greenhouse [...] been found to have a greater potential than previously thought. Recent research has shown that it has an extended effect on aphids . Aphids are a stubborn [...] Mycotal , which is an entomopathogenic fungus ( Lecanicillium muscarium Ve6), was described for the first time more than a century ago and has a worldwide

• Miglyphus

  larvae by using them as a food source. This is known as host feeding. Visual effect The presence of Diglyphus isaea in the crop is signalled by short mines [...] at weekly intervals or until control is achieved. At low temperatures ( Environmental conditions Diglyphus isaea is most effective at temperatures between [...] second and third instar leaf miner larvae in the mine and lay their eggs next to them. The eggs develop into parasitic wasps inside the mine (but outside the

• Natupol Excel Beevision - third place in FRUIT LOGISTICA Innovation Award 2017

  February 10, 2017

  bumblebees saw differently to humans enabled Koppert’s R&D department to develop ‘Beevision’ - colour cues that conform to the bumblebees own visual spectrum [...] and led to improved pollination results. Koppert’s R&D Department has spent the last 26 years developing its commercial hives. The company is currently [...] the opportunity to cast their votes for the most ‘outstanding innovation’ during the Fruit Logistica Fair held on 8 and 9 February. A panel of experts

• Koppert wins the Hillenraad Top 100 award for the Best Family Company

  October 31, 2016

  and that has brought it to the victory platform of the Hillenraad 100.’ In its report, the committee commented that Koppert was ‘constantly searching for [...] plant resistance. It always looks further and thinks deeper.’ The committee described Koppert as a ‘game changer that had rightfully taken its place on the [...] row. The committee said it was particularly fond of what Koppert itself describes as ‘fundamental pioneering’. ‘Koppert likes to go against the grain and

• Natupol Excel – Bee Vision: nominated for FRUIT LOGISTICA Innovation Award 2017

  December 30, 2016

  quality products if we are going to be able to continue to feed the world. Koppert intends to make a contribution to this, in the broad sense, together [...] vision is different to that of humans. This simple discovery has led to this innovation. The ‘bee vision’ and additional innovations have shown a positive [...] selected will be presented from 8 to 10 February 2017 in a special exhibition between Halls 20 and 21. This is also where the winner will be announced on 10

• Be in control of mealybugs in citrus with Citripar and Cryptobug

  December 28, 2024

  ry to Citripar , within an IPM strategy for mealybugs in citrus. Healthier citrus yields due to a significant reduction in mealybug damage, that is what [...] A World Citrus Organisation (WCO) report forecasts that global citrus production will amount to 103.7 million tons in the year 2023/2024. As a loved crop [...] emerge. Working alongside Citripar, is the predatory beetle Cryptobug ( Cryptolaemus montrouzieri ) that is also a natural enemy that targets all stages

• Koppert’s Digital Assistant wins prestigious concept award

  June 11, 2024

  digital era when it comes to its advisory services. He thanked the Digital Transformation team and everyone involved for their dedication to the project started [...] with our consultants and a select group of customers. The goal is to learn from their experience, so that we can continue to improve our digital solutions [...] adds. ‘We are bringing our demo to trade shows throughout 2024 to solicit feedback from the public. Currently visitors to GreenTech can experience the prototype

• Active participation at World Expo Dubai

  February 23, 2022

  Region itself is undergoing unprecedented development in sustainable cultivation, much of it promoted and supported by the government that seeks to improve health [...] World Expo Dubai The world fair – Expo Dubai 2020 – is in full swing and Koppert will be participating in a number of plenary sessions with key-note speakers [...] Hosted by the United Arab Emirates, Expo Dubai 2020 runs till 31 March. It aims to inspire sustainable transformation by showcasing the latest technology