Andermatt Update

Celebrating Women at Andermatt For over 35 years, Andermatt has been a global leader in the development, production, and distribution of biological solutions to replace chemical pesticides. It was founded by Dr Martin and Dr Isabel Andermatt, whose vision is to achieve a ‘Healthy Food and Healthy Environment, for all.’  Women have always played a […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

A celebratory story from the Andermatt PHP team 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 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 […]

Driving Sustainable Agriculture in Hungary: The Success of Andermatt’s Biological Solutions 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.  A Glimpse into Agriculture, […]

Less CO2, more future – Andermatt Group for a greener world! 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 […]

During the recent Andermatt CEO Meeting 2024, held in the beautiful city of Bayonne, France from September 2nd –5th, we seized the opportunity to interview Daniel Zingg. We were eager to hear his insights on the strategic importance of this key annual event! 1. What is the primary objective of this annual CEO meeting, and […]

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 […]

The strategic acquisition strengthens Andermatt Group’s global presence in sustainable agriculture and enhances access to the South American market. Andermatt Group AG, a global leader in sustainable agricultural solutions, is proud to announce the acquisition of an 80% majority shareholding in Agricheck Srl, a renowned biocontrol and agricultural technology provider, in Argentina.  Andermatt’s acquisition of […]

Scheffer and Andermatt Brasil have announced a global agreement for the local production of bio-inputs at Scheffer’s factory in Sapezal. The product to be manufactured will be Phosbac®, a high-quality bio-input developed by ABiTEP. This initiative will reduce delivery times, ensuring greater agility and efficiency for Brazilian producers. This collaboration leverages ABiTEP’s expertise in microbial […]

Sicily’s tomato production is a vital part of Italy’s agricultural sector, with around 7,000 hectares dedicated to tomato cultivation. However, the battle against pests like Tuta absoluta is relentless. Andermatt’s baculovirus solution Tutavir® contains a Phthorimaea operculella granulovirus for effective and selective control of the tomato leafminer, Tuta absoluta. Having won the Bernard Blum award […]

The Andermatt Brazil 2024 Convention held at Mavsa Resort in Cesário Lange, São Paulo in May was an inspiring and pivotal event for our team at Andermatt Brazil. With the theme “Focus, Strength, and Faith,” the convention served as a crucial opportunity to align our objectives, motivate our team and foster a sense of unity. […]

Andermatt was proud to be represented at AgroActiva 2024, by our local partners AgriCheck, in Argentina. AgroActiva is an annual celebration of the agricultural sector and this year the event celebrated its 30th anniversary. The diverse exhibition spanned 600,000 m², featuring a wide range of exhibitors, from agricultural machinery manufacturers to government agencies and regional […]

Grossdietwil, Switzerland – July 9th, 2024 – Andermatt Group AG is pleased to announce the acquisition of BioTEPP Inc., a renowned Canadian company recognized for its biological pest control product, VirosoftTM CP4. The acquisition of BioTEPP Inc. by the Andermatt Group underlines Andermatt’s commitment to sustainable agriculture, expanding its comprehensive biological product offerings to growers […]

THE ANDERMATT GROUP HAS ACHIEVED THE SIGNIFICANT MILESTONE OF 600 EMPLOYEES. At Andermatt, we know that our most valuable asset is our people. The teams of employees, in our 26 companies, across the world, bring their skills, talent and dedication to the table every day. We are proud to realise an average employee growth rate […]

Bees play a vital role in the success of crop production worldwide. Beyond just producing honey, bees are indispensable pollinators, ensuring the growth of fruits, vegetables, and nuts that make up a significant portion of our diets. Their diligent work helps increase crop yields and quality, benefiting both farmers and consumers alike. By understanding and […]

The Andermatt Group is committed to the vision of healthy food and a healthy environment, for all. Our commitment is realized through our quality product range and extends to the industries in which are active; agriculture, home and gardens, and animal husbandry. Additionally, we aim to align our vision to the culture, behavior and choices […]

The team at Agricane Ltd have shown how a relatively simple and easy-to-apply biological program, has significantly improved yield results on Kaombe farm, Malawi. In the study, an increase in yield of up to 11% tons cane per hectare (TCHa), and 12.5% increase in recoverable sugar value (RV, a measure of the value of the […]

Good seed is one of the underlying success factors of harvesting a good crop. Breeders understand the importance of improving seed quality and performance, which is why treatments with micro- and macro-elements is common practice. However, introducing microbials onto the seed is a distinct and innovative approach and therefore we are happy to share with […]

Moldova stands out as a major contributor to the world’s high-quality wine market, exporting an annual volume ranging from 1 to 1.5 million hectolitres. Official data reveals a commercial wine growing area exceeding 100,000 hectares, along with approximately 40,000 hectares dedicated to private vineyards. In the year 2023, Moldovan wines were exported to over 75 […]

The Andermatt Group are proud to confirm our Bronze sponsorship in support of the upcoming 10th International Table Grape Symposium 26 Nov – 1 Dec 2023 Somerset West, South Africa This global industry event is held every four years, attracting approximately 400 delegates from table grape industries across the globe. The Andermatt Madumbi team is […]

The Andermatt Group is celebrating its 35th anniversary by presenting its dynamic history and the innovative minds behind the development of biological crop protection and production solutions. Founders, Isabel and Martin Andermatt, provide insight into the inception, challenges and achievements of the Andermatt Group. Andermatt Biocontrol was founded in 1988 by Isabel and Martin with the […]

Andermatt partners with ConidioTec to launch a novel B. bassiana bed bug product in Europe We are very excited to announce that we partner with CondioTec LLC (USA) to introduce the Aprehend® biopesticide for the control and prevention of bed bugs into the European market. Aprehend is a fungal biopesticide based on an oil formulation […]

It’s always an enlightening experience to witness firsthand the incredible research and innovation happening in the agricultural world. End of August 2023, Andermatt was granted an opportunity to visit Agroscope Reckenholz. Dr. Frank Liebisch, Head of the Water Protection Material Flows Research Group at Agroscope, kindly guided us through the educational facilities, shedding light on […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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.

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 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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Interview with Vasyl Bondarovskyi from EFT Group.

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]