Andermatt Update
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Andermatt Biogarten Announces Change in Management
Ralph Schwarz has been part of Andermatt Biogarten since 2009, initially serving for two years as Product Manager before being appointed CEO of Andermatt Biogarten in 2011 – at a time when the company had a staff of just 10. With great enthusiasm, entrepreneurial vision, and considerable skill, Ralph has developed Andermatt Biogarten into a […]
Celebrating 20 Years of Innovation: Andermatt Canada
In 2026, Andermatt Canada proudly celebrates 20 years of innovation, growth, and commitment to sustainable pest management solutions. Founded in Fredericton, New Brunswick, in 2006 as Sylvar Technologies, the company began by developing biological solutions for Canada’s forestry sector, becoming a recognized leader in baculovirus production and forest pest management. In 2011, the company joined […]
Regulatory Affairs 2026: Trying to read the Headlines in Advance
Innovation in agriculture is not only about discovering new biological solutions. It is also about finding smarter, faster ways to bring those solutions to partners and growers who need them most. At Andermatt, the Regulatory Affairs team plays a critical role in making that happen. By continually improving how regulatory projects are planned, aligned, and […]
Strengthening Resistance Management: The Growing Role of Biological Crop Protection
The Growing Challenge of Resistance Resistance management is critical to ensuring the long-term effectiveness of crop protection tools. Developing new chemically active ingredients is both time-consuming and costly, resulting in a limited pipeline of new solutions. As a result, it is essential to protect the efficacy of existing products. Resistance has largely developed due […]
Andermatt Group appoints first Chairman of the Board from outside the founding family
Michel Riva has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of Andermatt Group. Co-founder Dr Martin Andermatt is stepping down after many years in the role and will remain a member of the Board. Approved at the Annual General Meeting in May 2026, this transition marks an important milestone in the company’s history. Andermatt […]
The story of Dr Michael “Mike” Morris
Long before biological control became mainstream in agriculture, Dr Michael “Mike” Morris was quietly proving that nature itself could be one of farming’s most powerful allies. Over the next 19 years, Mike successfully introduced several plant pathogens into South Africa for weed control, including the now-famous gall rust fungus used against Port Jackson willow (Acacia […]
Targeted Control, Flexible Rates. An update for Australian growers
Regulatory approval has been granted in Australia for reduced application rates of Andermatt’s baculovirus solution Helicovex®, registered for the control of cotton bollworm, corn earworm and other Helicoverpa species. This approval provides growers and advisors with greater flexibility to integrate baculovirus solutions into structured pest, resistance, and integrated pest management (IPM) programs under defined conditions. Baculovirus: A Smarter Way to Manage […]
Provivi® and Andermatt Announce European Distribution Agreement
Provivi® and Andermatt Announce Exclusive Distribution Agreement for Lobesia Eco Dispensers and Lobesia + Eupoecilia Eco Dispensers in Europe This strategic collaboration combines Provivi’s expertise in pheromone-based crop protection with Andermatt’s leadership in biological solutions, ensuring that growers have access to cutting-edge, environmentally friendly tools for Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Two Solutions for European Vineyards […]
Andermatt Awarded Gates Foundation Grant to Combat Fall Armyworm in Kenya
February 2026 – Andermatt, a global leader in biological crop protection, has received a Gates Foundation grant to support the launch of FAW Eco-Dispensers in Kenya. The project aims to provide smallholder farmers with affordable, sustainable solutions to fight Fall Armyworm (FAW) (Spodoptera frugiperda), which is a major threat to maize production and food security […]