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

  March 17, 2025

  It all started nearly a century ago. The Stolk Brothers’ journey in horticulture began in 1925 when Pieter Stolk’s great-grandfather purchased land in [...] years. That foundation of trust made it easy to work together,” Pieter explains. “Koppert has grown tremendously, but it remains a family business at heart—focused [...] free of chemical pesticides. “It’s achievable, but we need full commitment—not just from growers, but also from policymakers in The Hague and Brussels. We

• Koppert celebrates 50th anniversary

  January 8, 2018

  year. For instance, the family company is organising an open day at its headquarters and will be hosting a symposium in September that will be attended [...] persimilis back in 1967, the company has grown to become a multinational with an annual turnover of 190 million euros and 1,200 employees in 26 countries [...] important factor in tomorrow's agriculture and horticulture.’ The company says the use of chemical crop protection can be reduced considerably in outdoor cultivation

• The Future of Koppert is Here

  April 19, 2018

  increased the size of its board in response to the projected growth of the Dutch family company. Koppert is a global specialist in biological crop protection [...] The new roles are much more specific in nature and, together, cover all areas in which the company operates. In addition to the expansion, there is also [...] Horti, Agri and live stock, made us realize that it was time for change within the top tier of the company’, says CEO Paul Koppert. ‘Three of the original

• Better insights and digital advice with Natutec Scout

  threshold, it’s a signal to the grower that he needs to take action. This is how Barry Enthoven of Lema Tomaten in Naaldwijk, the Netherlands sees it, manager [...] is and how it is evolving. It also allows us to see if the natural enemies are curbing an infestation or if we need to shift strategy in any way. We have [...] whitefly per square metre or a few thrips in your plant, there is little to be concerned about – and little sense in the software reporting these kinds of

• An impressive range of predatory mite solutions thanks to continuous research and innovations

  September 3, 2024

  resistance is another factor considered as it extends the season in which the predatory mites can be effective in the crop. ‘All these innovations and our [...] and knowledge company have combined to make us thought leaders in the biological solutions industry and have given us a strong position in the international [...] and responded to their needs with mutual understanding and support. It has resulted in a huge quantity of knowledge and expertise that we share willingly

• Lift Off for Koppert Innovation

  January 14, 2020

  handling and need to be dispersed in the correct locations in the right numbers to carry out their valuable work in the crop. Airborne technology Product [...] “Koppert has used its specific know-how about the mechanics needed to disperse different carrier materials, in combination with its knowledge of predatory [...] biological solution, Spidex , used in the control of the two-spotted spider mite , Tetranychus urticae in strawberry fields. In addition, laboratory and field

• How a little predatory mite laid the foundation for biocontrol today

  June 11, 2024

  persistent when it came to the experiments in his cucumber crop and soon neighbour growers and others became curious about what he was doing in his greenhouse [...] cultivation area in the Netherlands, the Westland offered the company a ready market – almost 10,000 hectares of horticulture that specialized in greenhouse [...] the total company we have created and of the people who work here. We do it together. To innovate, to bring something new to the market, that’s in our genes

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  October 24, 2024

  “part of the company furniture,” as he puts it. Originally from Belgium, Peter arrived at the Koppert headquarters in the Netherlands in 2001. “In 1967, our [...] decentralizing its manufacturing, Koppert has cut transport-related emissions. It has also brought the company closer to its customers. Peter: “In 2021, we opened [...] " says Peter. “In 2006, I was part of another pivotal moment in our history when we launched our Swirski-Mite solution, a game-changer in crop protection

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  October 21, 2024

  “part of the company furniture,” as he puts it. Originally from Belgium, Peter arrived at the Koppert headquarters in the Netherlands in 2001. “In 1967, our [...] decentralizing its manufacturing, Koppert has cut transport-related emissions. It has also brought the company closer to its customers. Peter: “In 2021, we opened [...] " says Peter. “In 2006, I was part of another pivotal moment in our history when we launched our Swirski-Mite solution, a game-changer in crop protection

• Pollination Under Artificial Lights

  August 10, 2021

  restrict light. It even informs you how to respond in the case of a snowfall, for example. Sharing knowledge As a growing knowledge company, sharing the latest [...] practice advice. In 2015 it began to support a horizontal hive placement system by Metazet for optimal placement under artificial light. It then continued [...] doing their job in your greenhouse! Koppert Biological Systems has just brought out a useful manual and informative poster that feature its best practices