Koppert France

What Koppert France does

Koppert France SARL is the French operating subsidiary of Netherlands-based Koppert Biological Systems, headquartered in Cavaillon and operating through four regional agencies (Cavaillon, Plan d'Orgon, Nantes, Agen). Founded in 1984 in France and licensed under phytopharmaceutical distribution number PA01579, the company supplies biological crop protection and pollination solutions to professional agricultural producers, with a complementary commercial footprint in municipal green-space management.

The company's core technology is biological rather than chemical: it mass-produces and distributes beneficial insects (predatory mites such as Phytoseiulus persimilis, Neoseiulus californicus, Amblyseius swirskii, Amblydromalus limonicus; parasitoid wasps including Encarsia formosa and Aphidius species; predatory bugs and beetles), entomopathogenic nematodes (Steinernema feltiae, S. carpocapsae, Heterorhabditis bacteriophora), beneficial microorganisms (an exclusive Trichoderma harzianum T-22 strain used in Trianum-P and Trianum-G), and bumblebee hives for greenhouse pollination (the Natupol family). Adjacent product lines include pheromone traps, application equipment (Natutec Airbug blower, Natutec Airobreez drone-based system), plant health strengtheners, and the Koppert One digital platform with Natutec Scout monitoring.

Koppert France generates revenue through product sales of biological control agents, recurring pollination hive subscriptions, and plant health products, sold via a hybrid model combining direct technical sales (a network of ~20 regional and crop-specialized technical-commercial representatives) and authorized distributors. Customer segments are diversified across protected/greenhouse crops, fruit growers, field vegetables, ornamental horticulture, and municipalities (notably for oak processionary moth control). The sales motion is high-touch, requiring expert crop and pest consultation, which constitutes a meaningful service layer beyond pure product distribution.

Name

Koppert France

Legal name

Koppert France SARL

Website

https://www.koppert.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Koppert France SARL is the French subsidiary of Netherlands-based Koppert Biological Systems, supplying beneficial insects, entomopathogenic nematodes, beneficial microorganisms, and bumblebee pollination hives to professional greenhouse, field, fruit, ornamental, and municipal customers across France via four regional agencies and a distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Biological Crop Protection

NAICS

Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (32532), Exterminating and Pest Control Services (561710)

SIC

Agricultural Chemicals (2870)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Agriculture, Greenhouse & Nursery Commercial Pest Services (HSAMAKAO), Pollinator-Safe Stinging Insect Management (Relocation/Deterrence) (HSAMALAF)

Keywords

• Biological crop protection
• Bumblebee pollination
• Integrated pest management
• Entomopathogenic nematodes
• Predatory mites

Headquarters

HQ city

Cavaillon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Biological Pest Control Products: Sale of beneficial insects, predatory mites, parasitoid wasps, entomopathogenic nematodes, and microorganisms for integrated pest management
2. Pollination Services: Bumblebee hives and pollination solutions for greenhouse and field crops
3. Plant Health Products: Biological fungicides and plant strengtheners including Trichoderma-based products
4. Monitoring and Detection Equipment: Pheromone traps, monitoring systems, and scouting equipment for pest detection

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Koppert France provides biological crop protection products and pollination solutions to professional agricultural producers in France. The portfolio includes beneficial insects (predatory mites, parasitoid wasps, predatory bugs, predatory beetles), entomopathogenic nematodes, beneficial microorganisms (biological fungicides), bumblebee hives for greenhouse and field pollination, plant health products, monitoring systems, and application equipment, sold primarily through technical sales representatives and authorized distributors.

Product overview

Koppert France is a provider of biological crop protection and pollination solutions with over 50 years of experience. The company offers an integrated portfolio of natural enemies (predatory mites, parasitoid wasps, predatory bugs, predatory beetles), entomopathogenic nematodes (Entonem, Capsanem, Casea, Capirel, Capyphor), beneficial microorganisms (Trianum-P, Trianum-G, Mycotal), and bumblebee pollination systems (Natupol, Natupol Booster, Natupol Excel). Additional offerings include plant health products (Stingray 25, Vici Myco P+), application equipment (Natutec Airobreez, Natutec Airbug), monitoring systems (Natutec Scout), and the digital Koppert One platform. Products target greenhouse and field crops including vegetables, fruits, ornamentals, and arable crops across France through 4 regional agencies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Entonem Entomopathogenic nematode (Steinernema feltiae) product for biological control of fungus gnats, leafminers, Tuta absoluta, and oak processionary caterpillars. Used in protected crops, ornamental horticulture, and municipal urban forestry.
• Capsanem Entomopathogenic nematode product (Steinernema carpocapsae) for controlling pests such as Nesidiocoris in tomato crops.
• Trianum-P Biological fungicide based on the exclusive Trichoderma harzianum strain T-22 for plant health and soil disease control, authorized for organic farming. Used across greenhouse and open-field crops.
• Trianum-G Granular formulation of Trichoderma harzianum T-22 biological fungicide for soil disease control, authorized for organic farming.
• Casea Entomopathogenic nematode product (Steinernema carpocapsae) for controlling wireworms and caterpillars in asparagus and other field crops.
• Capirel Entomopathogenic nematode product (Steinernema feltiae) for controlling onion fly, cabbage root fly, and other pests in field crops.
• Capyphor Entomopathogenic nematode product (Heterorhabditis bacteriophora) for controlling various soil-dwelling pests.
• Spidex Vital Predatory mite (Phytoseiulus persimilis) for biological control of spider mites in various crops.
• Spical Predatory mite (Neoseiulus californicus) for control of spider mites in fruit and vegetable crops.
• Limonica Predatory mite (Amblydromalus limonicus) for control of thrips and whiteflies in protected crops.
• Swirski-Mite Predatory mite (Amblyseius swirskii) for control of thrips and whiteflies in greenhouse crops.
• Macro-Mite Predatory mite (Macrocheles robustulus) for control of soil-dwelling pests in ornamental and vegetable crops.
• Montdo Ulti-Mite Predatory mite blend for broad-spectrum control of thrips, spider mites, and other pests.
• Mirical Predatory bug (Macrolophus pygmaeus) for control of whiteflies and other pests in vegetable crops.
• Cryptobug Predatory beetle (Cryptolaemus montrouzieri) for control of mealybugs and soft scales.
• Encarsia formosa Parasitic wasp for biological control of whiteflies in greenhouse crops.
• Aphipar Parasitic wasp (Aphidius matricariae) for control of aphids in vegetable and ornamental crops.
• Mycotal Microbial fungicide based on Lecanicillium muscarium for control of whiteflies and powdery mildew.
• Natupol Bumblebee Pollination System Bumblebee hives (Bombus terrestris) for natural pollination of greenhouse and field crops. The Natupol range includes Booster, Excel, Smart, Seeds, Sprint, and Trio variants targeting specific crops and pollination conditions.
• Lumiere Biological product for control of Flavescence dorée disease vector (leafhopper) using light-based technology in vineyards.
• Cerall Biological seed treatment for control of seed-borne diseases in cereals.
• AXPERA Tiagan Biological fungicide for broad-spectrum disease control in crops.
• Stingray 25 Plant health enhancer for improving crop vigor and resistance to abiotic stress.
• Vici Myco P+ Mycorrhizal-based plant health product for improved root development and nutrient uptake.
• Natutec Scout Digital scouting and monitoring system for crop pest surveillance and data-driven advice.
• Natutec Airobreez Drone-based or blower application system for precise distribution of biological control agents in the field.
• Natutec Airbug Air-assisted spraying equipment for application of biological control agents in greenhouses.
• Savologic Cleaning and disinfection system for greenhouse hygiene and disease prevention (ecohygiene).
• Koppert One Digital platform providing integrated pest management solutions, monitoring tools, and expert advice for biological crop protection.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% of trees treated with Entonem were freed from oak processionary caterpillars
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Biobest Group: Belgian-based global leader in biological crop protection and bumblebee pollination. Closest direct competitor to Koppert, offering overlapping portfolios of beneficial insects, predatory mites, and pollination hives across greenhouse and field crops worldwide.
• Certis Biologicals: Specialist biopesticide manufacturer offering microbial and botanical crop protection products. Directly competes with Koppert France's Trichoderma-based and entomopathogenic nematode product lines in the French and European biological inputs market.
• Bioline AgroSciences: UK-based specialist in biological pest control producing predatory mites, parasitoids, and beneficial insects. Operates in overlapping European greenhouse and protected crop segments with comparable products to Koppert France's Spidex, Swirski-Mite, and Encarsia lines.
• BioBee Sde Eliyahu: Israeli-based producer of beneficial insects and bumblebees for biological pest control and pollination. Direct competitor in Mediterranean and European greenhouse markets with similar product categories and target customers to Koppert France.
• Bioplanet: Italian-based biocontrol company producing beneficial insects, mites, and nematodes for protected crops. Competes with Koppert France in southern European Mediterranean greenhouse markets and Italian export channels.
• Novonesis (formerly Novozymes): Global biosolutions company producing microbial agricultural inputs including biocontrol and biostimulants. Direct overlap with Koppert France's Trichoderma-based Trianum and other microbial product lines across European markets.
• Suterra: Specialist in pheromone-based pest control and mating disruption for agriculture. Adjacent competitor in integrated pest management with overlapping grower customers and complementary positioning to Koppert France's biological control portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Syngenta Biologicals: Global agrochemical major with a growing biologicals portfolio including biostimulants, biocontrol, and biopesticides. Competes with Koppert France as a broad incumbent leveraging chemical distribution channels to push biological alternatives.
• BASF Agricultural Solutions: Global agrochemical incumbent with expanding biocontrol and biopesticide products, including nematode-based solutions. Overlaps with Koppert France in agricultural inputs broadly and increasingly in biological segments.
• Bayer Crop Science: Global agrochemical and seeds major with a biologics division covering biopesticides and biostimulants. Represents large incumbent pressure on specialist biocontrol providers like Koppert France as integrated crop protection portfolios expand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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