BioFirst Group officially launches BioWorks on the European market. As an independent division within the group, which also includes Biobest, the focus of BioWorks is on developing biopesticides and biostimulants. The company aims to support European growers in strengthening crops and biological control of pests and diseases in the form of these innovative and sustainable solutions.
There is an increasing demand for effective biological solutions in the European agricultural sector as growers are faced with pests and diseases that are less susceptible to conventional chemical products. Stricter legislation has limited the range of traditional pesticides, so BioWorks is responding with a portfolio suitable for specialty crops such as vegetables, soft fruit, ornamental plants and open field crops such as pome and stone fruit, citrus, leeks and onions.
A key strength of the division is the strategic synergy with BIOTROP, a company acquired by BioFirst that offers strong R&D capabilities, a robust pipeline of biological innovations and advanced liquid and solid matter fermentation capacity.
“BioWorks wants to provide European growers with effective, sustainable solutions that respond to the current challenges in agriculture and horticulture,” says Lara Ramaekers, Vice-President of the BioWorks division. “Growers can continue to rely on their trusted advisors from Biobest or other distribution partners from BioWorks, but can now benefit from even more expertise, a broader range and innovative solutions that will fully prepare their crops for the future.”
