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Basel, Switzerland – 15 October 2025 – The Annual Biocontrol Industry Meeting (ABIM) 2025 is set to take place from 20-22 October at the Congress Center Basel, Switzerland. Recognized as the premier global event for the biocontrol industry, this year ABIM will bring together industry leaders, innovators, and stakeholders from around the world to discuss the […]
Insights from the IBMA and Copa and Cogeca Event This week marked a significant moment in the journey towards sustainable agriculture in the European Union. IBMA, the International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association together with Copa and Cogeca presented their 3rd Joint Roadmap at an event hosted by MEP Herbert Dorfmann, EPP, with co-hosts MEP Cristina Guarda, European Greens and MEP Benoît […]
This year, we received over 20 applications across all the different categories. The extent and scope of the applications was impressive and reflects the growth and development of the biocontrol industry. We thank all participants for their valuable submissions. The winners will be announced at ABIM on 20 October 2025.
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 […]
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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 […]
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Celebrating a decade of the Bernard Blum Award with Vestaron, the first winner.
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 […]
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IBMA Joins 23 Stakeholders in Signing a Letter to Improve EFSA’s Expertise
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 […]
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Publication of organics annexes I and VI[N(1] – Regulation 2021/1165
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 […]
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Actions to Accelerate Biocontrol – Copa Cogeca and IBMA Renew Five-Year Roadmap
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 […]