Andermatt Update
News from the Andermatt
Phthorimaea operculella granulovirus (PhopGV) Approved as a Low-Risk Active Substance in the EU
Andermatt is pleased to announce that Betabaculovirus phoperculellae (or PhopGV) has been approved as a low-risk active substance under EU Regulation 1107/2009. PhopGV is the active ingredient in Andermatt’s bioinsecticide Tutavir®, introduced in 2019 and awarded the Bernard Blum Award for the most innovative biocontrol solution that same year. Tutavir® is a novel and highly […]
Expanding Sustainability: Andermatt Group Establishes Italian Subsidiary
Grossdietwil, Switzerland – 3 February 2025 – The Andermatt Group, Global leaders in biological solutions for crop production, home and garden, and bee health are proud to announce the launch of its newest subsidiary, Andermatt Italia S.r.l. This expansion represents a significant milestone in the Group’s mission to provide innovative, sustainable alternatives to conventional plant […]
Andermatt’s Vision for 2025: Insights from the Management Team
As we look to the year ahead, we turned to the Andermatt Group Management team for their leadership, vision, and perspectives on the path tocontinued success. Their insights reflect the clarity and purpose that drive our collective journey forward. Here’s what they had to say: CEO – Daniel Zingg What is your overarching vision for […]
Around Andermatt in an Afternoon
Andermatt PHP is one of ten manufacturing companies within the Andermatt Group. Based in Dargle Valley, KZN, South Africa, with a staff complement of sixty-six people, this team includes multiple doctorate and masters’ colleagues. Whilst one may expect research and science-based companies to be serious and boring, Andermatt PHP is quite the contrary. The company […]
Andermatt acquires beneficial insect business, Entocare C.V.
Andermatt Nederland B.V. is pleased to announce the acquisition of the beneficial insect business of Entocare C.V., effective January 1, 2025. This strategic acquisition strengthens Andermatt’s position as a leading provider of biological plant protection solutions and expands its product portfolio with innovative technologies and services in the field of biological plant protection. “We are […]
Andermatt Success in Hungary
Hungary’s agricultural landscape is evolving, with farmers increasingly turning to sustainable solutions in response to climate challenges and EU regulations. Andermatt’s innovative biological products, in partnership with Biocont magyarország kft (Biocont Hungary Ltd), are transforming pest control and crop resilience. Hungary’s agricultural sector is vital to its economy, characterized by rich, diverse landscapes that support […]
Sustainability Report AGAG
Greenhouse gas emissions for the entire Group were calculated for 2023 based on the internationally recognized Greenhouse Gas Protocol. We have set ourselves milestones and are pursuing the targets by means of specific measures. The Andermatt Group has set itself the goal of reducing directly caused greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2040, and […]
In Conversation with Andermatt Group CEO, Daniel Zingg
Back row ,left to right: Ralph Schwarz (Andermatt Biogarten), Dr. Brendon Neumann (AGAG), Daniel Zingg (AGAG), Urs Fanger (Andermatt BioVet), Dr. Graeme Gowling (AGAG), George Komianos (Andermatt Anthesis), Andre Fox (Andermatt Mozambique), Matthias Kohler (Andermatt Biogarten DE), Erwin Steinmann (AGAG), Marc Kalmbach (Andermatt Biovet DE), Luis Leguizamón(Agricheck), Hamish Ker (Andermatt Kenya) Middle row, left to […]
Bb-Protec: Leading the Fight Against Coffee Berry Borer in Brazil
Coffee growers in Brazil are facing a growing challenge managing the coffee berry borer (Hypothenemus hampei), one of the most destructive pests in coffee production. With bans on certain chemical insecticides, growers have searched for effective alternatives. The team at Andermatt Brazil leveraged the expertise of the Andermatt Group and identified Bb-Protec®, a biological insecticide […]