• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  the leading exporter of several varieties of chili, representing 90% of total world consumption. In the last 10 years, exports of this fruit have had an [...] municipality of Linares, Nuevo León, HyFood - Hydroponic Premium Crops is a company dedicated to the production of different varieties of habanero peppers [...] collaborated in the implementation of an IPM program, which has facilitated the protection of their crops without the use of agrochemicals and has allowed them

• Pumpkin, squash and gourd

  About Cucurbita or gourd is a genus of herbaceous vines belonging to the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae . Cucurbits, as they are also know, are indigenous [...] squash or gourd. That depends on species, variety and local jargon. The fruits of the Cucurbita species are usually large and fleshy, but their size can vary

• Environmental sustainability

  mitigation At the core of our sustainability initiative lies a commitment to environmental stewardship. Recognizing the interconnectedness of ecosystems, we [...] natural solutions, we mitigate the use of harmful chemicals and reduce pollution, thereby preserving the integrity of our ecosystems. Our efforts extend to [...] health of our planet for future generations. Biodiversity conservation Preserving biodiversity is paramount to the resilience and sustainability of agricultural

• Koppert appoints Hans Peters as Chief Executive Officer

  April 28, 2026

  most recently served as CEO of Priva. Hans has developed a genuine passion for the agriculture sector, driven by the unique mix of innovation, entrepreneurship [...] while also understanding the importance of our heritage and long-term vision. As we move into the next phase of our development, with a stronger focus on [...] After a transition period of two months, Paul Koppert and Henri Oosthoek will return to their roles on the Supervisory Board. As of July 1st, the Executive

• Got Mealybugs? Here’s The Solution.

  July 11, 2025

  ornamental growers are familiar with mealybugs and their nasty habit of ruining the retail value of crops. Both adults and juveniles chew on leaves, causing foliage [...] and crannies of dense crops. If, down the road, some stray mealybugs wander in, Isarid ™ is the way to prevent them from becoming more of a problem. These [...] one pound, per acre, per week to effectively control most species of mealybug. Both of these products are often used in differing amounts throughout the

• Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

  Agrícola Militão, in the town of Ribatejo, in a pepper crop for the processing industry. Pedro Militão is one of the two owners of the company Sociedade Agrícola [...] the end of their cycle with a high level of plant health and vigour so that the harvesting machine can do its work well. ‘With the introduction of mechanical [...] present the physical and organoleptic characteristics of the variety, free of pests and diseases and free of pesticides, guaranteeing the final consumer zero

• Biosolutions for Propagation

  ever present nature of fungus gnats and shoreflies. Sticky cards and tape are essential to controlling the mobile adult phases of these pests. Horiver [...] specialty or ship-sensitive stock crops produced in the US. Routine introductions of predators and mycoinsecticides like Isarid™ and Entonem are commonly applied [...] BioSolutions that thrive in wet conditions. Using Koppert products instead of chemical controls allows rooted material to stay focused on building strong

• Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

  You need the help of Koppert consultants to know which substances affect the performance of beneficial insects. It also takes a lot of dedication to obtain [...] Sánchez Fresh is a producer of avocado, berries and other agricultural crops. Their successful experience with biological control of pests and diseases in crops [...] to implement this tool in the production of Hass avocado. The result has been an effective and safe control of thrips , crystalline spider mites and other

• Swirski-Mite Plus, Now in Even Better Shape

  July 2, 2019

  effective control of thrips and whitefly in many crops worldwide. The packaging containing predatory mites will have a ‘new look’ as of 8 July. ‘This successful [...] new packaging show that the emergence of mites is equal to the current Swirski-Mite Plus sachet.´ Efficient Control of Whitefly and Thrips Koppert introduced [...] one of the most successful biological control agents in Europe. At the time, fresh produce exports from Spain were stopped due to the presence of pesticide

• Spider Mite Control: The Essential Guide

  use of chemical control agents has resulted in the spider mite developing resistance to a wide range of pesticides. Identifying the early signs of spider [...] and adults of two-spotted spider mites cause damage to the host plant by feeding on plant tissue and plant sap, primarily on the underside of leaves where [...] appearance of the crop, which is a high concern in ornamental crops. Natural enemies for spider mite control Koppert pioneered the development of natural