Our story
To make our world more sustainable, we need ways of growing that are both safe and healthy. We believe the answers to these agricultural challenges lie in nature itself. So, we partner with nature. And help our planet to find its balance. Using natural enemies to control pests, bumblebees for pollination, and microbials that support, protect, and strengthen crops. Improving plant health both above and underground.
We were founded in 1967 by Jan Koppert, a Dutch grower with a clear vision; the world needed an alternative to chemical pesticides. He was the first to find a natural solution to combat the pest in his crop. Setting in motion a major transformation towards sustainable agriculture.
For over 55 years, we have been pushing agricultural innovation, and these efforts have impact. Growers and farmers worldwide use our products and knowledge to restore the natural balance in their crops. Improving crop health, resilience, and yield.
Together we are meeting the highest food safety demands on our way to our ultimate goal: 100% sustainable agriculture.
A clear goal we can’t complete on our own. That’s why we team up with growers, partners, universities, research stations, and governmental bodies worldwide. Together, we contribute to the better health of people and the planet. So, let’s continue to move forward and Partner with Nature.
Our ambition
The world needs 100% sustainable agriculture. In partnership with nature, we help to make agriculture healthier, safer, and more productive by developing and promoting sustainable growing practices.
Our values
We partner with nature
To make our world more sustainable, we need growing solutions that are both safe and healthy. With everything we do, we must make sure nature and people benefit equally. We believe the answers to our agricultural challenges lie in nature itself. And in restoring the natural balance of our planet. That is why we partner with nature.
We work for growers
Founded by a grower ourselves, we never forget our roots. We provide growers worldwide with our products and knowledge. We understand their challenges and feel a strong responsibility to help them restore the natural balance in their crops. Through them, we contribute to making safe, high quality and affordable food available.
We keep improving
Driven by our mission, we are always on the lookout for new and better solutions. We continuously build our know-how and improve our processes, products and services to exceed our customers’ expectations. By staying open to new ideas and learning through trial and error, we remain pioneers in our field.
We build global networks
Collaboration is in our DNA. We know that to realize our ambition, we have to work together. Through our global network, we share our vision and knowledge, build valuable connections, and inspire others. Our global network is crucial, so safeguarding this network is just as important as building it. Together, we work towards our ultimate goal: 100% sustainable agriculture.
We are family
We are a family company, and we treat each other as family. We care for, respect, and value each other. We are united through our shared values and strong belief in biological solutions and sustainable growing practices.
Our history
In 1967, cucumber grower Jan Koppert searched for a new solution for fighting pests and diseases as the pesticides he relied on began to lose their effectiveness. He was the first to find and introduce a natural solution: a natural enemy, the Phytoseiulus persimilis, to combat spider mite.
The results and effects were so impressive that Jan Koppert decided to produce this solution, not only for his own company, but to sell it to his fellow growers. Koppert was born.
Jan’s sons, Peter and Paul Koppert, and his nephew Henri Oosthoek saw the huge potential in this revolutionary natural innovation. They took a small business and transformed it into the pioneering global market leader that Koppert is today. Since those early days, we have expanded our range of beneficial insects, introduced natural pollinators, and developed microbial products. Now our biological crop protection is accessible to growers and farmers in over 100 countries worldwide.
Today, we have over 55 years of experience discovering and unlocking the natural solutions hidden in nature. Providing a sustainable alternative to chemical pesticides and setting in motion a major transformation towards sustainable agriculture to ensure a healthy future for people and the planet.
