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Koppert, the global leader in biological crop protection and pollination, and Amoéba, an industrial greentech specialized in natural microbiological solutions based on the patented use of amoebae, are pleased to announce the signing of a significant commercial agreement on Tuesday, June 3. This agreement focuses on the innovative biofungicide solution created by Amoéba and follows the recent approval of Amoéba’s biocontrol active substance by the European Union Member States. The launch is expected early 2026.
A multi-crop, multi-country agreement
The innovative biofungicide solution is based on the lysate of the amoeba Willaertia magna C2c Maky. It is an environmentally friendly biofungicide, that protects crops against a broad range of diseases. The agreement grants Koppert exclusive distribution rights for a period of five years for this biocontrol product, targeting vines and vegetable crops grown both in greenhouses and open fields across 18 European countries[1] (including France, the Netherlands, Germany, Italy), as well as in the United States. The launch is expected in early 2026, and Koppert will distribute this biofungicide under its own brand name. In addition, Koppert and Amoéba will collaborate for the potential launch in Brazil.
Koppert and Amoéba will evaluate the future production organization based on operational feedback and projected commercial scale-up.
New opportunities ahead for both companies
The two companies will also begin discussions on the co-development of new biofungicide solutions for the crops covered by this agreement. By combining their respective product ranges and complementary expertise, they aim to deliver more effective and sustainable biological solutions that address growers’ needs and support healthier crops. These solutions will also have strong market potential and significant growth opportunities in the coming years.
This strategic milestone reinforces Koppert’s leadership in the biocontrol industry and highlights both companies’ shared commitment to advancing sustainable agriculture.
Martin Koppert, Chief Business Officer of Koppert, says: “This agreement marks a significant step forward in expanding our portfolio of innovative biological solutions. This new biofungicide solution is an exciting addition that aligns perfectly with our mission to support growers with sustainable and effective crop protection tools. We look forward to a successful collaboration with Amoéba, bringing the benefits of this breakthrough technology to farmers across the world.”
Jean-François Doucet, Chief Executive Officer of Amoéba, says: “The signing of this commercial agreement with the world leader in biocontrol is a key moment in the history of Amoéba. The discussions over the last few months have been very fruitful and we are delighted to have reached a mutually beneficial agreement. This agreement once again demonstrates the potential and promising prospects of our biofungicide solution. We now look forward to working together.
Benoît Villers, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Amoéba, says: “We are very pleased to sign this agreement with Koppert, with whom we share many common values and the desire to offer healthy products to the agricultural world. This is a major step forward for Amoéba, which is finally demonstrating the full commercial potential of its biofungicide solution after many years of research and development. The value creation resulting from this agreement will be highly satisfactory for Amoéba, and we can look to the future with confidence and ambition. We can now look calmly at new opportunities to strengthen our financial resources in order to support our industrial and commercial expansion in the interests of all our shareholders.”
[1] All the European countries included in the agreement are France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Greece, Portugal, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Austria, Hungary, Finland, Sweden, Slovenia, Croatia, Romania, Bulgaria and Czech Republic.
