Founded in 1995, the International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association (IBMA) is an international non-profit trade association, based in Brussels since 2013. With over 220 members globally, we represent the manufacturers of biocontrol solutions, known alternatives to control pests and diseases effectively in an environmentally friendly way in agriculture, forestry, public spaces, and gardens. A large percentage […]

Founded in 1995, the International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association (IBMA) is an international non-profit trade association, based in Brussels since 2013. With over 220 members globally, we represent the manufacturers of biocontrol solutions, known alternatives to control pests and diseases effectively in an environmentally friendly way in agriculture, forestry, public spaces, and gardens. A large percentage […]

As we celebrate a decade of honouring biocontrol innovations, we spoke to Vestaron, the first winner of the Bernard Blum Award for their product SPEAR® LEP, about what has happened over the last decade and the benefits of being an IBMA Member. (If you would like to share your product journey with us and your […]

IBMA has signed a joint letter with 23 other stakeholders, titled “Open Letter of Business and Agri-Food Industry stakeholders on the need for a high-performing EFSA to boost the competitiveness of the EU agri-food sector” (28 May 2025). This comes as discussions with EFSA continue on how to improve its expertise, in line with the […]

With the publication of the amended organic farming regulation (REGULATION (EU) 2025/973) in the Official Journal of the European Union, IBMA celebrates two major wins for biocontrol in organic farming. On one hand, the removal of restrictions in Annex I now allows all types of semiochemical dispensers, including sprayable and microencapsulated formulations, to be used […]

On 14–15 May, IBMA hosted its Professional Groups Face-to-Face Workshops in Brussels. This year, in addition to the Natural Substances and Microbial Workshops, the event featured—for the first time—a dedicated Semiochemicals Workshop, as well as a joint session organized by the Microbial-Based Fermented Mixtures Working Party in collaboration with the NSPG and MPG. Attendance increased […]

IBMA (International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association) and Copa Cogeca, the united voice of farmers and agri-cooperatives in the EU, have renewed their five-year roadmap outlining key priorities and actions that will enable biocontrol Plant Protection Products (PPPs) to be better integrated into Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in all agricultural systems, offering farmers more sustainable and effective […]

A number of actions are being taken to boost biotechnology and biomanufacturing in the EU. This includes an “Analysis of the regulatory framework for biotechnology and biomanufacturing in the EU” in the scope of which IBMA participated in a Stakeholder Questionnaire “Regulatory framework for biotechnology and biomanufacturing in the EU” as well as the Workshop […]

Join us at ABIM 2025 to celebrate 30 years of IBMA, 20 years of ABIM and 10 years of Bernard Blum Award. How it all began   In 1995, Bernard Blum brought together the leaders of pioneering companies to explore the formation of a biocontrol association. These visionary leaders foresaw the emergence of a vital and […]

The Annual Biocontrol Industry Meeting (ABIM) 2025 will take place from 20 to 22 October in Basel, Switzerland. The organization is now inviting attendees who are active in the field of biocontrol to submit abstracts for presentations. We invite submissions for the following sessions and workshops: Plant health is a top priority for farmers, who […]