FA Bio, a leader in the discovery of sustainable agricultural products, has extended a license agreement on two microbials to IFF’s Crop Biologicals business. Crop Biologicals is part of IFF’s Health & Biosciences division, known for its innovative bioscience and microbiome solutions.
This license agreement transitions the focus from discovery to the development of specific microbes to address unmet needs in enhancing crop health and yield. FA Bio will license selected, unique microbial strains to IFF for further development and commercialisation. Leveraging its expertise in microbiome research, IFF will transform these strains into effective biofungicides and biostimulants, providing farmers with innovative solutions to boost crop health and productivity.
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“Partnering with IFF’s Health & Biosciences division will accelerate our mission to protect natural ecosystems by replacing chemical inputs with superior microbial bioproducts,” said Dr Angela de Manzanos Guinot, CEO and Co-Founder of FA Bio. “IFF’s dedication to sustainable innovation perfectly aligns with our vision. Their proven expertise in bringing microbial solutions to market makes them the ideal partner to develop our groundbreaking active ingredients for the benefit of growers.”
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Bradly Wahlgren, Venture Director at IFF Crop Biologicals said, “The agreement highlights our dedication to advancing sustainable agriculture through innovative bioscience, combining FA Bio’s Discovery Platform with our fermentation, recovery, formulation, scale-up, commercialisation and efficacy study capabilities to provide natural, effective solutions that improve crop health and promote environmental stewardship.”
FA Bio’s patented technology gathers microbial samples from agricultural soils interacting with crop roots, forming a unique Microbial Library Collection. This resource identifies natural microbes that can serve as active ingredients in bioproducts, which aim to reduce agriculture’s environmental impact and sustainably boost crop productivity.
This license underscores both companies’ commitment to leveraging bioscience innovation to address agricultural challenges, ensuring global food security while protecting the environment for future generations.
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