Biocontrols

Gerald Coward named new CFO for AgBiome

AgBiome, a company that develops products from the Earth's microbial communities, announced July 21 that Gerald Coward has joined the company as its chief financial officer. Gerald will lead the finance team from the company’s headquarters... more »

Certis USA builds team with key strategic advancements

Continuing the recent expansion of its team of experienced commercial professionals, Certis USA announced July 14 the advancement of two strategic roles within the organization. Eiji Hatanaka will assume the newly created role of EVP of... more »

Grapes producers have bio solution against ‘unseen enemy’

Grapes are one of the widest spread fruit crops; it could be produced in many parts of the world. It is a good option for farmers to support demand for locally grown agricultural products and... more »

Biotalys appoints Ottevaere as CFO in preparation for global growth

Biotalys, a transformative food and crop protection company, announced July 9 the appointment of Wim Ottevaere as chief financial officer. Ottevaere joins the executive management team and will be based in Ghent. He will provide strategic... more »

Marrone Bio appoints Kevin Helash as chief executive officer

Marrone Bio Innovations Inc., a sustainable bio-protection and plant health solutions company to global agricultural needs, announced July 6 the appointment of Kevin Helash as its new chief executive officer. Concurrent with joining the company,... more »

Amy O’Shea named Certis USA CEO for biopesticide company

Amy O’Shea, president of Certis USA, has been named CEO while successfully completing the biopesticide leader’s management progression that was initiated in early 2020 when the planned CEO transition of Jow-Lih Su was announced and his... more »

AgBiome secures patent protection for new Connate product line

Agbiome, which develops products from the Earth’s microbial communities, announced a recent patent directed toward the Connate product line granted in the United States, further strengthening AgBiome’s IP Protection around novel product offerings. Connate products,... more »

Marrone Bio Innovations: Regalia seen as top biofungicide brand in California

Davis, California-based Marrone Bio Innovations Inc., a sustainable bioprotection and plant health solutions, announced June 24 that its flagship biofungicide, Regalia, holds more than 25% market share* of the foliar biofungicide segment in California; outperforming... more »