Bb-Protec: Unraveling the Potential for Fruit Fly Control in Mango Cultivation
One of the many difficult challenges to increased and sustainable production of fruit and vegetable crops in Africa are fruit flies. They have been identified as a highly economically important group of insects that pose a serious threat to the horticultural industry in sub-Saharan Africa. Fruit fly infestations result in significant losses in yield and …
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Andermatt Canada: Pioneering Sustainable Agriculture and Global Export of Biological Solutions
Andermatt Canada, a proud member of the Andermatt Group, is dedicated to promoting sustainable agricultural practices and aims to become a leader in the global sustainable agricultural and forestry markets, sharing their vision for the future, the challenges they face, and how they plan to drive growth and success in the coming years, with a …
Shaping the future with Andermatt women leaders
Change is upon us. As the world grapples with 21st century concerns of food safety and security, women are at the forefront of new biological solutions, and leading conversations which highlight the importance of a new way of thinking about food. Cleaner, greener food production solutions are required, not just for the benefit of a …
Plutex – a new active ingredient for diamondback moth control
Diamondback moth (Plutella xylostella) is one of the most destructive pests in cruciferous crops. The larvae feed on the leaves, stems, flowers, and pods of crucifers such as cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and canola. Andermatt Biocontrol Suisse has launched a new solution called Plutex, which is an excellent tool for managing this pest. It provides …
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New role of Felix Dubach and welcome Patrick Meyer
We are excited to announce some significant organizational changes within the Andermatt Group. Felix Dubach has taken on the role of Director International Business. Felix has been an invaluable member of our team for several years as Area Manager and Head International Market Development and has consistently displayed remarkable leadership skills, exceptional market insight, and …
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Andermatt in Africa conference in Kenya
The Andermatt in Africa conference was held at Enashipai Hotel, Naivasha, Kenya from 8 – 10 May 2023. A total of 27 delegates were in attendance from 11 different countries, representing preferred partner suppliers, distributors and including the Andermatt in Africa team. Andermatt’s vision for Africa is focused on feeding the continent sustainably, as well …
T-Gro Easy Flow in Canada: Success story in the making
Experience from the first year of using T-Gro Easy-Flow in Canada T-Gro Easy-Flow, a product based on the beneficial fungus Trichoderma asperellum was launched in Canada in the spring of 2022. T-Gro Easy-Flow is specifically formulated for applications through a mechanical planter, and it is therefore well suited to use in row crops such as …
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RhizoVital C5 launch in Canada
The Canadian Experience with RhizoVital C5 RhizoVital C5, a biostimulant based on Bacillus atrophaeus strain Abi05, was introduced in Canada in 2020. RhizoVital C5 was trialled in winter wheat in Central Canada where it is applied as a seed treatment during the seed processing stage. Additional trials are planned for spring seeded canola in …
The Andermatt Regulatory Team conquers the challenging world of registrations
The development of a biological plant protection product is a complex process and the requirements can be summarised as follows: All development steps have their specific difficulties, but the registration is usually the least popular. However, registration is mandatory and important to place safe and effective plant protection products on the market. For this, a …
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Tutavir unveils its unique feature the population effect in the field
The Andermatt Group brings Tutavir to the market to offer a sustainable solution to support tomato growers battling this challenging pest.
In this article we describe the long-term effect of Tutavir on the Tuta absoluta population. Tutavir is sprayed at standard dose and interval for a direct effect leading to damage control. In addition, the population effect comes to help to control the population of Tuta absoluta. These two effects together make Tutavir a unique solution for Tuta absoluta control in application programs.
Interview with Brendon Neumann
First started getting commercial exposure in the biocontrol industry in around 2000 he was some of the first people to be discussing topics like biocontrol and soil health with commercial farmers in South Africa. Meet the new Director Product Portfolio Management of the Andermatt Group - the "ironman" Brendon Neemann!
Andermatt Canada success story with Lymantria dispar MNPV
Andermatt Canada has been helping Canadian and American forestry managers regulate Lymantria dispar populations since 2009. Lymantria dispar is an important forestry pest with an exceptionally broad geographical range, from its native territory in Europe to Northern North America. Recently, Andermatt Canada helped to limit the Lymantria dispar outbreak in the city of Toronto while aiding the city to overcome public concerns with species at risk within the application area.
Andermatt Mexico – a new subsidiary in the Andermatt Group
Andermatt has established a new subsidiary in Mexico. In its starting phase, the company will be run by Felix Dubach, Head of International Market Development at Andermatt Group AG, and business operations will be supported by a dedicated team of Andermatt Group AG in Switzerland. Andermatt Mexico is aiming to deliver its products and services …
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Andermatt Group becomes majority shareholder of BIOinput
Andermatt Group AG becomes majority shareholder (80% stake) in the Croatian company BIOinput d.o.o. BIOinput, located in Varaždin, Croatia was founded in 2016 by its Managing Director and former majority shareholder Martina Borić. Over the past years, BIOinput has developed to be a leading supplier of biological plant protection products, biocides, plant stimulants and …
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Interview with Ralph Schwarz
Ralph is Managing Director of Andermatt Biogarten, the home and garden sector of the Andermatt Group. Ralph, could you tell us your professional background and how you decided to work in the organic gardening industry? I originally studied biology and have always been interested in everything alive, whether it was plants or animals. Offering people …
Andermatt in Africa
Healthy Food and Healthy Environment for all, speaks directly to Africa and her people. Andermatt’s vision in Africa is focused on feeding the continent sustainably, as well as strengthening local economies through the export of high quality, residue-free, healthy food. Andermatt is strategically growing its footprint in Africa. South African based Andermatt Madumbi and Andermatt …
The use of Bb-Protec in orchard crops – a citrus success story
Bb-Protec is a biological insecticide that has the fungus Beauveria bassiana strain R444 as the active ingredient. Compared to conventional insecticides, Bb-Protec has a narrow target range, but when compared to other biological insecticides, its target range is considered broad. This makes it a viable solution for different growers that are challenged by different pests. Bb-Protec (known as …
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Madex Twin in Morocco – a success story in the making
In March this year Giulia Bozzolini, Area Manager for Morocco, and Felix Dubach, Head of International Market Development, travelled to Morocco to visit a local partner: Éléphant Vert, which distributes three of our baculovirus products since 2018. Hanane Chafik, marketing manager at Éléphant Vert, organized informative events for apple and peach growers as well as for …
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Andermatt Group is investing in production facilities
The Andermatt Group is growing; not only in number of subsidiaries, but as well as in terms of production facilities. We are excited to give you an insight into two construction projects, one project leads us to our subsidiary Andermatt Madumbi in South Africa and the other to Andermatt Canada. Andermatt Madumbi is investing in …
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New products available
Andermatt is not only growing in terms of new subsidiaries but also in terms of bringing new biocontrol technologies and solutions to farmers. In the recently released product portfolio, Andermatt incorporated several new products. Besides Plutex, a newly high selective baculovirus to control diamondback moth (Plutella xylostella), Andermatt also broadened its range of biostimulants and …
Restructuring at the Andermatt Group
The Andermatt Group has continued its exponential growth over the last few years. It now comprises 25 companies worldwide. Production facilities are located in Grossdietwil, Canada, Brazil, Germany, Kenya and South Africa. The group employs 450 people worldwide. Of these, slightly more than 200 work at the Grossdietwil site in Switzerland where also the headquarter …
Emergency Use Permit for Spodovir Plus in Australia
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) granted an Emergency Use Permit for Spodovir Plus with immediate effect for the control of Spodoptera frugiperda (Fall armyworm) for a period of three years. Fall armyworm originated in the Americas and was first detected in Africa in 2016. Since then, fall armyworm has been spreading rapidly across the African continent …
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Anthesis saves the Greek chestnut groves from a wasp with a wasp
Recently Andermatt Biocontrol became the main shareholder of Anthesis PC, a leading IPM company in Greece. The portfolio of Anthesis consisted of biocontrol products including, beneficial macro-organisms, mating disruption systems, biostimulants and pest monitoring systems. For almost two decades Anthesis has been providing biocontrol and bionutrition solutions to the growers, helping them to overcome residue …
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Root health strategy with T-Gro and AmyProtec 42 on potatoes in South Africa
The total potato hectares planted in South African during the past 5 years have fluctuated between 52 000 and 55 000 hectares with an average yearly production of approximately 265 million 10 kg bags/pockets. This was produced by 497 commercial potato growers and in 2019 the total consumption of potatoes (fresh and processed) was almost …
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Andermatt becomes distributor of Biox-M in Germany, Poland, Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway
Following the acquisition of Belchim Crop Protection NV by Mitsui & Co Ltd., the Andermatt Biocontrol Group was approved by the European Commission to become remedy taker of the divestments package related to the distribution of the product Biox-M in Germany, Poland, Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway. Biox-M is a product manufactured and registered by the French …
Helicovex registered in the Republic of North Macedonia
Our partner in the Republic of North Macedonia, Magan-Mak, has received the registration for Helicovex for the use in vegetables and field crops. Helicovex is based on the Helicoverpa armigera Nucleopolyhedrovirus, a pathogen that specifically infects Helicoverpa spp. Helicoverpa larvae are a problematic pest on many different crops, from field crops to vegetables and even …
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RhizoVital C5 registered in Albania
RhizoVital C5 is available at Lila, Andermatt Biocontrol’s distribution partner in Albania. RhizoVital can be applied to a wide range of row and specialty crops and increases the germination rate of seeds and improves the mobilisation of nutrients. The cold tolerant strain of Bacillus atrophaeus in RhizoVital C5 is already active at temperatures as low …
Andermatt Netherlands will serve Belgian market starting 2021
Andermatt Nederland will bring the portfolio of the Swiss pioneer in biological crop protection, Andermatt Biocontrol, to the Belgian market from 2021 onwards. “We would like to inspire Belgian customers with our products and solid technical support to apply reliable biological crop protection”, says Simon Fleischli , managing director of Andermatt Nederland.In addition to the …
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How Phosbac45 makes a difference in plant nutrition management in Brazil
Phosbac45 is a microbial biofertilizer based on Bacillus velezensis strain FZB45, which is also available on the global market under the brand Rhizovital P45. Phosbac45 is supporting high yields in cereal and vegetable crops. In 2018, Phosbac45 got the first registration as a phosphorous solubilizer in the Brazilian market. Phosbac45 contains a specific strain of Bacillus velezensis (formerly classified as Bacillus …
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Andermatt Iberia – a new subsidiary to be headed by Juan Rodriguez Martin
Andermatt has established a new subsidiary in Barcelona, Spain, called Andermatt Iberia S.L.U. For many years, several Andermatt products have been approved and made available to fruit and vegetables growers in Spain and Portugal, such as our baculovirus products, Rhizovital, Curatio and Vitisan. With this new subsidiary, Andermatt is excited to develop a powerful portfolio …
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