The Stoller Group
The Stoller Group, founded in 1970 in Houston and acquired by Corteva Agriscience in 2022, develops naturally derived biological agricultural products using beneficial bacteria and enzymes that improve crop yields, manage plant stress, and support sustainable farming for farmers and agricultural producers globally.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1970
- HeadquartersHouston, United States
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What The Stoller Group does
The Stoller Group is a Houston, US-based agricultural inputs company founded in 1970 that specializes in biological crop solutions derived from naturally occurring beneficial bacteria and enzymes. Its products are designed to improve crop yields, manage plant stress, enhance crop vigor, build resilience against environmental adversity, and protect yield potential from pests and disease, addressing farmer pain points around low productivity, climate adaptation, and regulatory or consumer pressure for sustainable farming practices. The company sells into the agricultural producer segment through specialized biological formulations rather than commodity agrochemicals.
In 2022, The Stoller Group was acquired by Corteva Agriscience and now operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary integrated into Corteva's biologicals segment, alongside Corteva's parallel acquisition of Symborg. Post-acquisition, Stoller's product portfolio is distributed through Corteva's global agricultural channel spanning North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Australasia, and Africa. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and the company maintains 501-1,000 employees. The strategic positioning is to capture share in the biologicals market, which is projected to reach $26 billion annually by 2035 and represent an estimated 25% of the global crop solutions market. Leadership is headed by Guillermo De La Borda as President; no other management details are disclosed.
The Stoller Group firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- The Stoller Group
- Legal name
- The Stoller Group
- Website
- https://stolleragro.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1970
- Operating status
- Acquired
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- The Stoller Group, founded in 1970 in Houston and acquired by Corteva Agriscience in 2022, develops naturally derived biological agricultural products using beneficial bacteria and enzymes that improve crop yields, manage plant stress, and support sustainable farming for farmers and agricultural producers globally.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
The Stoller Group industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Agricultural Biologicals
- NAICS
- Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (3253)
- SIC
- Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Organic & Biological Input Retail (Biostimulants, Biopesticides, OMRI) (AFABAJAK)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Farmer Cooperatives & Co-op Retail (AFABAJAB)
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Where The Stoller Group is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Houston
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Markets served
The Stoller Group business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
The Stoller Group product offering
Product offeringCore offering
The Stoller Group manufactures and distributes biological agricultural products formulated from naturally derived materials, including beneficial bacteria and enzymes. These products are designed for farmers and agricultural producers to improve crop yields, manage plant stress, and build resilience against environmental adversity. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Houston, United States.
Product overview
The Stoller Group was a biologicals company specializing in naturally derived agricultural products. Following Corteva's 2022 acquisition of Stoller Group, the company operates as part of Corteva's biologicals segment, offering products designed to boost crop performance, build resilience, and protect yield potential through beneficial bacteria and enzymes.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Stoller Group Biologicals Biological agricultural product line comprising naturally derived beneficial bacteria and enzyme-based solutions that improve crop yields, manage plant stress, and increase resilience against environmental adversity. Sold to farmers and agricultural producers worldwide.
Companies that use The Stoller Group
Customer profileSegments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
The Stoller Group technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
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Feature1 record
The Stoller Group partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Corteva AgrisciencecoreCorteva Agriscience acquired Stoller Group in 2022 as a strategic move to strengthen its biologicals segment. The acquisition was part of Corteva's broader strategy to expand its portfolio of sustainable agricultural solutions and capture growth in the biologicals market, which is projected to reach $26 billion annually by 2035.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves4 records
Expansion highlights4 records
The Stoller Group competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Novonesis (formerly Novozymes): Global leader in enzyme and microbial solutions for agriculture, offering biostimulants and biocontrol products that directly compete with Stoller's biological portfolio.
- Symborg: Specializes in agricultural biologicals including biostimulants and biocontrol products; acquired by Corteva alongside Stoller in 2022 and now operates within the same biologicals segment.
- Pivot Bio: Specializes in nitrogen-fixing microbial solutions for cereals, representing a competing microbial biologicals approach in row crops.
- Indigo Ag: Develops microbial seed treatments and biological products for crop yield improvement, directly overlapping with Stoller's biological crop enhancement offerings.
- AgBiome: Develops microbial-based crop protection products including biopesticides and biostimulants, competing directly in the agricultural biologicals market.
Emerging players
- Ginkgo Bioworks: Synthetic biology platform that develops agricultural biologicals through microbial engineering, representing an emerging technology-driven approach to crop inputs similar in concept to Stoller.
- BioConsortia: Uses microbial discovery and plant-microbe interaction research to develop agricultural biological products, with similar product positioning to Stoller.
Broad incumbents
- Bayer Crop Science: Global agribusiness with significant biologicals investment through its Biologics by Bayer division, competing in similar crop input categories as Stoller.
- BASF Agricultural Solutions: Major crop protection and seed company with a growing biologicals portfolio that competes broadly with Stoller's offerings through established global channels.
- Syngenta Biologicals: Global agribusiness with an expanding biologicals portfolio including biostimulants and biocontrol, representing broader competitive pressure in the biologicals category.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Customer concentration
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The Stoller Group leadership team
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The Stoller Group funding detail
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Investors
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The Stoller Group M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about The Stoller Group
What does The Stoller Group do?
The Stoller Group manufactures and distributes biological agricultural products formulated from naturally derived materials, including beneficial bacteria and enzymes. These products are designed for farmers and agricultural producers to improve crop yields, manage plant stress, and build resilience against environmental adversity. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Houston, United States.
Is The Stoller Group a public or private company?
The Stoller Group is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently acquired.
When was The Stoller Group founded?
The Stoller Group was founded in 1970. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is The Stoller Group based?
The Stoller Group is headquartered in Houston, United States, in the North America region.
Who are The Stoller Group's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Novonesis (formerly Novozymes), Symborg, Pivot Bio, Indigo Ag and AgBiome. Emerging players are Ginkgo Bioworks and BioConsortia. Broad incumbents are Bayer Crop Science, BASF Agricultural Solutions and Syngenta Biologicals.
Does The Stoller Group have an API?
No public API is recorded for The Stoller Group.
What industry is The Stoller Group in?
The Stoller Group's product category is Agricultural Biologicals. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFABAJAK, Organic & Biological Input Retail (Biostimulants, Biopesticides, OMRI), with a secondary code of AFABAJAB, Farmer Cooperatives & Co-op Retail. Its NAICS code is 3253 and its SIC code is 2833.