• World Soil Day 2022

  December 2, 2022

  World Soil Day – Soil, where food begins Every year, the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations holds a ‘World Soil Day’ during which [...] which it aims to raise awareness of the importance of maintaining healthy ecosystems, and our wellbeing, by addressing growing challenges in soil management [...] improve soil health. Held on the 5th of December, this year’s theme is: ‘Soils: Where Food Begins’. Throughout the world, soil nutrient loss is a major degradation

• World Food Day 2020

  October 16, 2020

  their health. People were reminded of the role that food plays in their resistance to disease. Within days of the outbreak of COVID-19, buying patterns began [...] are becoming increasingly critical of the use of chemical agents and that is why we are increasing the production of microbiological solutions worldwide' [...] stress, a new world to explore. Microbes are essential for the overall functioning and well-being of the ecosystem. There's still a lot of research to be

• Premium Quality, Around The World

  March 6, 2023

  with precise climate control in terms of temperature and humidity. That climate is specifically tailored to the needs of every individual beneficial, bumblebee [...] It takes a great deal of knowledge and technology, and strict adherence to protocols to control the health and reproduction of beneficials, pollinators [...] commitment that goes beyond product quality. After all, no matter where in the world the products are headed, they need to arrive on time and with their quality

• A Year Of Impact For The Koppert Foundation

  August 19, 2024

  ambassadors of environmentally friendly ways of growing healthy food.’ An overview of the projects funded can be found in the 2023 Annual Report of the Koppert [...] considerably improved the quality of young plants. Another example is the development of a programme for the biological control of bacterial wilt in tomato in [...] Highlights Geographically, Africa received most of the funding, with 9 projects, followed by Europe, Asia, and South America. In 2023, the Koppert Foundation

• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  July 21, 2025

  agriculture and a new world of crop pests. It was the perfect setting for someone eager to apply scientific curiosity to real-world agricultural challenges [...] part of that.” The Swirskii breakthrough that changed everything One of his earliest and most impactful projects at Koppert was the introduction of Amblyseius [...] the backbone of protocols tackling invasive pests like Thrips parvispinus and Scirtothrips in peppers. The power of mites and the role of research Why

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  September 30, 2024

  vibrant world of horticulture, Koppert stands out for its commitment to innovation. By combining a deep respect for nature and understanding of growers’ [...] Airobug is one of Koppert's air blowing systems for the efficient and even distribution of natural enemies. “By introducing different types of application [...] tailored to different growing conditions. When speed is of the essence, we rely on this toolbox of solutions. By choosing the right combination, we can respond

• Limonica: breakthrough in large-scale production of a complex predatory mite

  August 5, 2025

  entire process, from the type and quantity of feed to the composition of the rearing medium and the design of new production lines. After implementing these [...] expertise in the production of natural enemies, built up since its foundation in 1967. “Those years of experience form the basis of everything we do,” says [...] crop protection is central to Koppert. A striking example of this is the successful upscaling of Amblydromalus limonicus , better known under the product

• Grapes

  cultivars of the Vitis vinifera are the basis of wine production around the world. All the usual wine varieties are made from (different) types of Vitis vinifera [...] vinifera ) is a species of Vitis . The plant comes originally from the Mediterranean region, central Europe and southwestern Asia and thus has been cultivated [...] and 10,000 varieties of Vitis vinifera grapes, but only a few play an important commercial role when it comes to the production of wine, but also table

• Cress

  upper part of the plant has many branches. Land cress ( Barbarea verna ), or American cress, is a biennial herb and belongs to the family of Brassicaceae [...] Europe and western Asia and has been domesticated elsewhere. Cress is a high-nutrient food when eaten raw and contains substantial amounts of vitamins A, C [...] it from similar plants, is an edible herb and its cultivation around the world is growing fast. Garden cress is genetically related to watercress and mustard

• Apple

  fruit all over the world. It is the most common cultivated species of the genus Malus . Currently, more than 7,500 known varieties of apples are being [...] ly there exists also a wide range of bi- or tri-colored cultivars. The skin of the apple is protected by a layer of epicuticular wax. Apples usually have [...] sweet and pomaceous fruit. Apples originate from Asia and Europe and were grown there for thousands of years, before European colonists introduced the tree