Koppert Biological Systems is highlighting the ever-increasing role that it is playing in the berry business at this year's Fruit Logistica.
The Netherlands based group says that, by means of a holistic approach, it is combining knowledge, advice, and solutions to help boost the sustainability of cultivation and the berry supply chain in general.
'Worldwide, the production of products such as strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, and other berries is on the rise,' the group explained. 'The major investments and the increasing capital intensity mean that growers want to eliminate risks as far as possible. At the same time, they are coming under pressure as the range of chemical products available shrinks, and those products are becoming less effective.
'In addition, buyers want products that are free of residues,' Kopper added. 'More and more growers are therefore looking for solutions in integrated cultivation methods or even fully biological cultivation methods. Koppert Biological Systems offers these solutions. Koppert has a complete range of products available, offering bumblebees for pollination, natural enemies to combat pests, and biostimulants (microbial products and natural substances) that support and strengthen the plant.'
Koppert said that its holistic approach combines solutions with advice and knowledge, with growers learning how to work with its products.
'That's why advice is a key element and that’s why we offer growers intensive guidance. This helps create a robust, integrated system, and the success of the crop becomes significantly more certain.'
