Search results for: “REACH”

  • Introducing the MAAVi Foundation: A Beacon of Social Commitment

    In a powerful testament to their dedication to social responsibility, Kimitec and MAAVi Innovation Center joined forces to establish the MAAVi Foundation in Roquetas de Mar (Almería) back in 2019. This foundation, nestled in Europe’s largest biotechnology hub focused on natural compounds, embodies the shared ethos of sustainability that drives both agriculture and industry, extending…

  • Vestaron Corporation’s Breakthrough: Emergency Authorization for Novel Bioinsecticide in Greece

    In a significant development, Vestaron Corporation has been granted Article 53 Emergency Authorization by the Greek Ministry of Agriculture. This authorization enables Vestaron to offer farmers in Greece access to their groundbreaking bioinsecticide, SPEAR® LEP, designed to combat devastating infestations of the tomato leafminer (Tuta absoluta). SPEAR® LEP: A Peptide-Based Solution SPEAR® LEP, a peptide-based…

  • Its been quite a year (2023) for biologicals!

    It’s been quite a year (2023) for biologicals! As we get into the first quarter of 2024, now is worth a look back and look forward. For biologicals, 2023 was a boom or bust year where we saw great success or big failure. On the fundraising success side, some notable deals include New Leaf Symbiotics,…

  • IFF Names J. Erik Fyrwald as CEO, Reaffirms 2023 Financial Guidance, and Outlines Strategic Plans

    NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jan. 11, 2024– IFF (NYSE: IFF) today announced the appointment of J. Erik Fyrwald to succeed Frank Clyburn as Chief Executive Officer and member of the IFF Board of Directors, effective Feb. 6, 2024. Clyburn will work closely with Fyrwald to ensure a seamless transition, remaining with IFF until March 31, 2024, and…

  • BioAgTech World (BAW) Congress 2024 Overview

    The BioAgTech World (BAW) Congress is an annual event organized by the Global BioAg Linkages to bring all the BioAg stakeholders on one platform to discuss the latest burning topics and industry challenges. BAW Congress is planned, organized, and managed by passionate BioAg professionals who have dedicated their lives to agriculture. This event also serves…

  • EU Plant Protection: Biocontrol in SUR

    The proposal for revision of the Sustainable Uses Regulation did not make it through the European Parliament. In a surprising last-minute move by legislation supporters, the Greens and some of the left-leaning parties also rejected the final proposal after multiple amendments. The plenary discussion led to xtensive amendments that supporters, such as the Greens, ended…

  • Giuseppe to the Point

    The agricultural industry is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by a growing emphasis on sustainable practices and environmental responsibility. One of the key drivers of this change is the adoption of biological inputs, such as biopesticides and biostimulants. Biofertilizers are still somehow behind, but I’m sure not far from now biofertilizers will be on the…

  • Highlights from COP28: A Transformative Focus on Agriculture and Climate

    COP28 is the first-ever Conference of the Parties to dedicate a full day to food and agriculture. The food and agriculture sector accounts for about a third of the world’s planet- warming emissions. Given the importance of the agriculture and food systems to the lives and livelihoods of billions of people and the increasing threat…

  • Innovative Investments in Agriculture: Crop Life Europe’s €4 Billion Commitment to Biopesticides and Precision Technologies

    As part of its 2030 commitments, CropLife Europe has disclosed an investment of nearly €4 billion in biopesticides, digital technologies, and precision agriculture. This substantial investment has surpassed the capacity of the European regulatory framework to promptly approve these innovations. In addressing the need for innovative tools to safeguard crops from pests and diseases, Director…

  • Sipcam Nichino Brazil Unveils Fiera Insecticide to Combat Greening

    Sipcam Nichino Brazil has launched Fiera insecticide (buprofezin) as a central element in its new program targeting the control of Diaphorina citri, the insect responsible for the alarming rise of ‘greening’ disease affecting nearly 40% of Brazilian orchards in 2023. The innovative product boasts physiological growth-regulating properties for insects, particularly effective against the psyllid’s nymphs.Agronomist…