• Keeping thrips under control: plenty of options!

  July 25, 2022

  can cause severe problems for growers in many crops. Combating this pest is, therefore, an important focal point in the field of biological control. Koppert [...] introduction of the predatory bug Orius is an important basis in the fight against thrips. But beware: this predatory bug is very sensitive to chemicals. Pupae [...] Using an attractant is the perfect aid in this regard. Further information Want to learn more about the options for controlling thrips in your crop? Don't

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

  February 17, 2025

  ago. The Stolk Brothers’ journey in horticulture began in 1925 when Pieter Stolk’s great-grandfather purchased land in Bergschenhoek and started growing [...] partner with Koppert is the company’s reliability and dedication to growers. “Koppert is more than just a supplier; they’re a partner in our journey. Their [...] horticulture is entirely free of chemical pesticides. “It’s achievable, but we need full commitment—not just from growers, but also from policymakers in The Hague

• World Food Day 2021

  October 15, 2021

  World Food Prize in 2019. Land of connections - Resilience Food Stories In this video Sjoerd Wartena tell us how he started a goat farm in France and underwent [...] Stories below: Simon Groot - Resilience Food Stories – Is a short interview with Simon Groot - a pioneer in seed breeding - and how he and his company, East [...] encouraged small-scale farmers in South East Asia to use quality seed to grow vegetables to combat hunger and poverty. He is now focusing his efforts on Africa

• Getting a handle on the spider mite – how can you keep population development under control?

  March 3, 2023

  humidity is also important, as the spider mite like dry conditions. The spider mite lays more eggs when air humidity is low, so development is faster. [...] mite then rids itself off the moisture by sweating, which is easier in a dry and warm climate. In other words, a combination of cold and moisture inhibits [...] mites untouched. This impacts the biological balance in the crop. Finally, there is a difference in the development speed between different species of spider

• Rhyzobug Brochure

  Aspidiotis nerii in lemon in Spain 400 A. nerii / 10 cm2 300 Introduction rate 1:250, avg T: 27,8°C 200 100 Untreated 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 R. lophanthae [...] lophanthae on Aspidiotis nerii in lemon in Spain 100 Introduction rate 1:250, avg T: 20,1°C 50 Untreated 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 R. lophanthae [...] Small scales are consumed entirely. 09-2023 In larger scales, feeding damage is visible as irregular holes in the scale cover.

• Premium quality around the world

  March 17, 2023

  and kicking is not exactly the easiest task in the world. That task becomes even more complex if a product in the Netherlands needs to arrive in, say, Mexico [...] why we pack them in high-tech, eco-friendly cool boxes with precise climate control in terms of temperature and humidity. That climate is specifically tailored [...] with growers in mind Inspired by Nature: new design, same trusted quality Our new branding: inspired by nature Koppert's daily mission is to provide its

• Reducing plastic pollution: We celebrate World Environment Day

  June 5, 2023

  ecosystems. Plastic pollution in agriculture is a pressing environmental issue that arises from the excessive use of plastic materials in farming practices. Recognizing [...] Return Programme in the Netherlands Recycling of Montdo-Mite packaging in the Netherlands Collection of hives from growers to produce energy in France At Koppert [...] highlight our continuous efforts in reduction of our waste, plastic use and fostering sustainable practices in our operations. Plastic pollution poses a severe

• Bios To The Rescue In GrowerTalks

  March 2, 2026

  chemical locker. In the article, Jeremy refutes the often heard statement: “Bios only work preventatively.” He provides an alternate, and in his opinion more [...] rs . In an interesting twist, he shares the main reason BCA consultants recommend chemical pesticides for spider mite knockdown. Jeremy Webber is an IPM [...] Koppert’s Jeremy Webber has an article in the February 2026 issue of GrowerTalks. It’s an insightful take on the bio vs chemical pesticide dynamic. Titled

• New Approach Significantly Reduces Aphids in Soft Fruits

  March 21, 2019

  story. In the cultivation of raspberries in greenhouses, the large raspberry aphid (Amphorophota idaei) is a constant cause for concern, and in the cultivation [...] shops in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Austria, and countries in Scandinavia. The huge expansion of raspberry cultivation in particular in Spain, [...] Morocco, and in greenhouses in the Netherlands prompted him to become the first grower of small fruits under artificial lighting in greenhouses in 2016. It

• Celebrating real food heroes

  October 19, 2022

  almost any climate in the world offering high yields. ‘It is important to focus on sustainable and culturally adapted production in accordance with farming [...] heroes ‘Leave NO ONE behind’ is the theme for World Food Day 2022 – a year that still finds us with an ongoing pandemic, conflict in Ukraine and other parts [...] World Food Day is a day on which to think about ways to achieve food security for everyone. ‘Now that we are increasingly involved in biological protection