What Koppert Biological Systems does

Koppert Biological Systems is a privately held, family-controlled Dutch company founded in 1967 and headquartered in Berkel en Rodenrijs, Netherlands. It is the self-described world market leader in biological crop protection and natural pollination for professional agriculture, producing natural enemies (predatory mites, parasitic wasps, predatory insects, beneficial nematodes), beneficial microorganisms (e.g., Trichoderma harzianum, Pseudomonas chlororaphis), bumblebee hives under the Natupol brand (Tripol, Booster, Excel, Smart, Fly), biostimulants (Trianum, Yazu, Tiagan, Stingray 25), pheromone monitoring, and the Natutec application technology line (drone release, blowers, scouting). Production occurs at a three-hectare Green Label-certified greenhouse in the Netherlands and a North American hub in Howell, Michigan.

The company goes to market through wholly-owned subsidiaries in 30+ countries and a distributor network reaching 100 countries, supported by technical consultants who design integrated pest management (IPM) programs for protected vegetables, ornamentals, fruits, outdoor vegetables, and arable crops. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; revenue is generated predominantly via one-time product sales (biologicals, monitoring, plant health) and hardware sales (Natutec equipment), supplemented increasingly by the Koppert One digital decision-support platform. Marketing emphasizes technical education, sustainability reporting, and grower storytelling (Resilience Food Stories), with no public revenue or ARR figures.

Customers include diversified enterprise growers across greenhouse vegetables (tomato, sweet pepper, cucumber, ornamentals), fruits (Verstegen VOF apples/pears, Don Sanchez Fresh avocados, Chula Brand papaya, Merryberry Romania blueberries, Spanish citrus), cut flowers (Schreurs gerbera, Floricultura orchids), and development programs in Zimbabwe with Tearfund. Capital allocation has been biased toward capacity and sustainability: a phased 2019–2021 insect-factory buildout, partnerships with KUBO Greenhouse Projects and ENGIE for green energy, and Air France KLM Martinair Cargo's SAF programme joined in 2021. Leadership transitioned in 2025 with the appointment of Hans Peters as CEO, coinciding with 2026 product launches of Timing Expert (Koppert One) and Limonica Ulti-Mite (GreenTech Innovation Award nominee).

Name

Koppert Biological Systems

Legal name

Koppert Biological Systems

Website

https://koppert.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Koppert Biological Systems is a Dutch, family-owned producer of biological crop protection and natural pollination products—natural enemies, beneficial microorganisms, bumblebee hives, monitoring tools, and IPM application technology—sold to professional growers of greenhouse vegetables, ornamentals, and fruits across 100 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Biological Crop Protection and Pollination

NAICS

Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (325320), Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers (4246)

SIC

Agricultural Chemicals (2870)

akta.pro primary industry

Biological Pest Control (Beneficial Insects, Nematodes, Microbials) (AFABAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Stored-Product Pest Monitoring (Traps, Lures, Pheromones) (AFAOAIAK), Microbial/Biological Control (Beneficial Bacteria/Fungi/Viruses) (HSAMALAB)

Keywords

• Biological crop protection
• Natural pollination products
• Beneficial microorganisms
• Integrated pest management
• Bumblebee pollination hives

Headquarters

HQ city

Berkel

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices29 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Biological Pest Control Products: Sale of natural enemies including predatory mites, parasitic wasps, predatory insects, beneficial nematodes, and beneficial microorganisms for pest and disease control
2. Pollination Products: Sale of bumblebee hives including Natupol product lines for greenhouse and outdoor crop pollination
3. Plant Health Products: Biostimulants and plant protection products including Trianum (Trichoderma), Yazu, Tiagan, and Stingray 25 for soil health and plant resilience
4. Application Technology: Sale of application equipment including Natutec drone release systems, blowing devices, and distribution equipment
5. Monitoring Products: Pheromone traps, sticky traps, and scouting equipment for pest monitoring and IPM programs

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Koppert Biological Systems manufactures and sells biological crop protection products (natural enemies including predatory mites, parasitic wasps, predatory insects, and beneficial nematodes; and beneficial microorganisms including Trichoderma harzianum and Pseudomonas chlororaphis), bumblebee pollination hives under the Natupol brand, biostimulants and plant health products, precision application equipment (Natutec), pheromone and sticky monitoring traps, and the Koppert One digital decision-support platform with Timing Expert, for professional greenhouse and outdoor growers across 100 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Koppert One: Digital decision-support platform and app for growers providing timing expert and other digital tools for biological crop protection.
• Natupol
• Trianum
• Natutec
• Koppert Foundation

Products and services

• Natural Enemies - Macrobials (Predatory Mites, Parasitic Wasps, Predatory Insects, Beneficial Nematodes) Biological pest control products including predatory mites, parasitic wasps, predatory insects, and beneficial nematodes used for controlling pests in greenhouse and outdoor crops across vegetables, ornamentals, and fruits. Targeted at professional growers implementing integrated pest management (IPM) programs.
• Natupol Bumblebee Pollination Hives (Natupol, Natupol Tripol, Natupol Booster, Natupol Excel, Natupol Smart, Natupol Fly) Bumblebee hives for pollination of greenhouse and outdoor crops, with product variants tailored to different crops and growing conditions (e.g., Natupol Tripol for outdoor apple/pear orchards, Natupol Booster for blueberries). Targeted at fruit growers and protected-vegetable producers.
• Trianum (Trichoderma harzianum) and Beneficial Microorganisms Biological fungicide and plant health product based on Trichoderma harzianum (Trianum) used for soil disease control (e.g., Pythium in cucumber) and plant resilience. Part of the broader beneficial microorganisms portfolio including Pseudomonas chlororaphis. Targeted at professional growers seeking soil health and disease management without chemical residues.
• Plant Health Products (Yazu, Tiagan, Stingray 25) Biostimulants and plant protection products for soil health and plant resilience. Targeted at professional growers seeking to enhance crop vigor and reduce chemical inputs.
• Natutec Application Technology (Natutec Drone Release System, Natutec Airobreez, Natutec Drive, Natutec Scout) Application equipment for precision deployment of biological solutions including a drone-based release system, blowing devices, and scouting equipment. Targeted at professional growers integrating biological control with precision agriculture.
• Monitoring Products (Pheromone Traps, Sticky Traps, Scouting Equipment) Pheromone traps, sticky traps, and scouting equipment for pest monitoring within IPM programs. Targeted at professional growers implementing integrated pest management.
• Koppert One Digital Platform (with Timing Expert) Digital decision-support platform and mobile app for growers providing integrated digital advice, crop monitoring, and the Timing Expert tool for optimizing biocontrol timing and application. Available as iOS and Android apps. Targeted at professional growers using Koppert biological solutions who want data-driven IPM decisions.
• Limonica Ulti-Mite New predatory mite product nominated for GreenTech Innovation Award 2026 in sustainable horticulture technology. Targeted at professional greenhouse growers.
• Eco-friendly Coolbox (Bio-based Packaging) 100% recyclable coolbox made from bio-based and renewable materials (recycled cardboard and paper) replacing polystyrene boxes for transporting live insects and microorganisms. Part of Koppert's Zero Waste by 2030 sustainability target. Targeted as a sustainable packaging solution within the company's distribution supply chain and offered to customers/operations receiving live biological products.

Quantifiable outcome

• 360% energy efficiency improvement in Eretmocerus production at new green label greenhouse
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• Tearfund NetherlandssupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 November 2023Partnership with Tearfund Netherlands and Tearfund Zimbabwe supporting Ebenezer Agricultural Training Centre in Zimbabwe. Koppert Foundation collaboration for promoting sustainable agriculture practices and providing education to young farmers.
• Air France KLM Martinair CargocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 May 2021Partnership within Air France KLM Martinair's Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) programme. Koppert uses SAF for international cargo flights carrying agricultural products for biological pest control. SAF reduces carbon emissions by minimum 75% compared to fossil fuel. Koppert is the first AFKLMP Cargo freight shipper to join the SAF programme, targeting 50% reduction in transport-related carbon emissions by 2030.
• KUBO Greenhouse ProjectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term partnership for greenhouse construction and design. KUBO designed the three-hectare insect factory production site in Berkel en Rodenrijs meeting green label greenhouse certification requirements. Both companies are family businesses in their third generation. Partnership focused on creating future-proof, sustainable production facilities.
• AAB NL ConsultancysupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConsultancy firm designed the production location and coordinated construction activities. Provided sales support, location purchase assistance, and permit application process for the new insect factory.
• IBMAsupportingOthersInternational Biocontrol Manufacturers Association - industry association membership
• BPIAsupportingOthersBiological Products Industry Alliance - industry association membership
• ENGIEcoreOthersEnergy partnership to purchase green (solar) energy in the Netherlands, contributing to estimated 9,000 tonnes CO2-eq reduction in 2022
• Resilience Food StoriessupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerContent partnership documenting stories of sustainable farmers and growers. Photographer Ruud Sies and Hanneke van Hintum tell stories showing sustainable horticulture and agriculture practices.
• Gold Standard FoundationsupportingOthersCarbon offset partnership - 8,500 tonnes CO2 compensated via Gold Standard Foundation in 2020
• Trees for AllsupportingOthersCarbon offset partnership - 8,500 tonnes CO2 compensated via Trees for All in 2020
• ValagrosupportingOthersIdentified as competitor and peer in Europe biostimulants market
• BiolchimsupportingOthersIdentified as competitor and peer in Europe biostimulants market
• World Horti CentersupportingOthersIndustry ecosystem partner in greenhouse horticulture
• Dutch Greenhouse DeltasupportingOthersIndustry ecosystem partner for Dutch greenhouse technology

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Biobest Group: Belgium-based global competitor in bumblebee pollination (Biobest has the competing Flying Doctors/Nutriline hives) and biological pest control (predatory mites, wasps), with overlapping greenhouse grower customer base and a comparable direct-sales subsidiary model - the most direct head-to-head rival to Koppert.
• Certis Biologicals: U.S.-focused manufacturer of biological crop protection products including Bacillus-based and viral insecticides; competes with Koppert's microbial portfolio (Trianum/Trichoderma, beneficial bacteria) in fruits and vegetables, especially in the Americas where Koppert's Howell, MI hub is positioned.
• Lallemand Plant Care: Canada-based producer of beneficial microorganisms (including Trichoderma and Bacillus strains) for plant health and biocontrol - directly competes with Koppert's Trianum and Pseudomonas chlororaphis products in soil and foliar disease control markets.
• BioBee Sde Eliyahu: Israel-based producer of predatory mites (Swirskii, Persimilis equivalents), parasitic wasps, and bumblebees; competes with Koppert on Mediterranean and greenhouse crops and is expanding globally through own distribution, making it a comparable specialty biocontrol rival.

Emerging players

• Symborg: Spanish biotech specializing in microbial inoculants (e.g., Trichoderma, mycorrhizae) and biostimulants; an emerging competitor with partial overlap in Koppert's plant health and microbial segments, particularly across Mediterranean fruit and vegetable growers.
• Marrone Bio Innovations (Bioceres Crop Solutions): Developer of microbial and plant-extract-based crop protection products (Regalia, Grandevo, Venerate); competes with Koppert's microbial pesticide portfolio in specialty row crops and is now part of Bioceres, giving it distribution scale in the Americas.
• Biogard (CBC Group): Italy-based distributor and formulator of biocontrol agents (including pheromone confusion products and beneficial insects); serves European fruit and vegetable growers as both customer touchpoint and partial competitor in IPM programs adjacent to Koppert's portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• BASF Agricultural Solutions: Global agrochemical giant with a growing biocontrol/biostimulants portfolio (acquired Becker Underwood and parts of Bayer assets); overlapping target crops with Koppert but serves them via broad-spectrum chemistry portfolios rather than specialized biologicals.
• Bayer Crop Science: World's largest crop protection company operates in all of Koppert's served crop segments and is investing in biocontrol through its Biologics platform; competes primarily with Koppert on distribution and grower relationships, with chemistry as the primary offer.
• Syngenta Group: Global crop protection and seed major with biologicals presence (including Valagro biostimulants acquired in 2023); serves the same protected vegetables, fruits, and ornamentals grower base and competes on integrated chemistry+biologicals offers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/koppertglobal

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles22 records

Subsidiaries29 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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