Biotalys Submits First Protein-Based Biocontrol Registration Package to the EPA
GHENT, Belgium and RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Jan. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Biotalys NV, a transformative food and crop protection company, announces that it has submitted its first protein-based biocontrol, Evoca™, to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the United States for approval. Pending EPA registration, this biocontrol will offer U.S. fruit and vegetable growers a new way to combat major diseases to maximize yields and extend the shelf life after harvest of produce with substantially lower residues.
“Biotalys is thrilled to have begun the EPA registration
Biotalys awarded €1.1 million VLAIO research grant
Non-dilutive funding to support development of novel biocontrol against bacterial plant diseases
GHENT, Belgium and RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Oct. 01, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Biotalys NV, a transformative food and crop protection company, today announced that it has been awarded a €1.1 million research grant from Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship (VLAIO). The grant will run over three years and will support the development of the Company’s novel protein-based bio-bactericides for the management of bacterial plant diseases.
Hilde Revets, CSO of Biotalys, commented, “We are very
Biotalys Honored with Two AgTech Breakthrough Awards
Recognition of Biotalys’ unique protein-based biocontrol solutions for food protection
GHENT, Belgium and RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Sept. 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Biotalys NV, a transformative food and crop protection company, today announced that it won the “Crop Protection Solution of the Year” and the “Overall Food Quality Solution of the Year” awards in the inaugural AgTech Breakthrough Awards program.
Biotalys’ protein-based biocontrols offer novel modes of action to help farmers protect yields and drastically reduce food waste by both preventing crop loss and extending post
Biotalys appoints Wim Ottevaere as Chief Financial Officer in preparation for global growth
Strengthening Executive Management Team with international financial leadership
GHENT, Belgium and RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., July 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Biotalys NV, a transformative food and crop protection company, today announced the appointment of Wim Ottevaere as Chief Financial Officer. Wim joins the Executive Management Team and will be based in Ghent. He will provide strategic financial leadership and will be focused on supporting the organization towards its next financing event.
Wim brings more than 40 years of experience in strategic financial roles, raising close to
Biotalys Expands Executive Team and Establishes U.S. Headquarters to Strengthen North American Presence
Appoints Diego Angelo as Chief Business Officer and Head of Biotalys, Inc. to prepare for biofungicide launch
GHENT, Belgium and RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., June 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Biotalys NV, a transformative food and crop protection company, today announced the expansion of its executive team and establishment of its new U.S. headquarters for Biotalys, Inc., which will be located in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. Appointing Diego Angelo to the newly created role of Chief Business Officer (CBO) and Head of the U.S. subsidiary, Biotalys Inc., Biotalys is preparing for
Biotalys awarded €1.6 million VLAIO research grant
Funding will enable accelerated development of a proprietary platform for the industrial production of Biotalys’ protein-based biocontrols
GHENT, Belgium, May 26, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Biotalys NV, a transformative food and crop protection company, today announced that it has been rewarded a €1.6 million research grant from Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship (VLAIO). The grant will run over three years and will support the accelerated development of cost-efficient microbial cell factories for the industrial production of Biotalys’ unique new generation protein-based biocontrol
Biotalys’ first biocontrol proves consistent, high efficacy in global fruit and vegetables field trial program
BioFun-1 provides growers with a novel mode action to address increasing fungicide resistance
Environmentally friendly, innovative biofungicide with potential for pre- and post-harvest applications
GHENT, Belgium, May 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Biotalys NV, a transformative food and crop protection company, today announced the results from more than 100 field trials with its first, breakthrough biofungicide, BioFun-1, which is on track to launch in the United States in 2022, followed by global market introductions. Developing a new generation of protein-based biocontrol solutions
Biotalys establishes Scientific Advisory Board
SAB will provide scientific and technical advice to accelerate the development of Biotalys’ unique biocontrol solutions
GHENT, Belgium, April 20, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Biotalys NV, a rapidly growing and transformative Food and Crop protection company developing a new generation of protein-based biocontrols, today announces the formation of its Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) comprised of recognized industry experts and thought leaders who will provide scientific and technical advice to accelerate the development of Biotalys’ unique biocontrol solutions.
The SAB will accompany the Biotalys
Biotalys announces second closing of €45 million Series C financing round
Biotalys raises an additional €10m welcoming specialist US investor Novalis LifeSciences
GHENT, Belgium, March 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Biotalys NV, a rapidly growing and transformative food and crop protection company developing a new generation of protein-based biocontrols, today announces the second closing of its Series C financing round with €10 million, bringing the total amount of capital raised through its Series C to €45 million.
The second closing of the Series C round was supported by the current shareholders and includes new specialist investor Novalis LifeSciences. Novalis
Biotalys announces collaboration with Chrysal to evaluate potential of biofungicide in flowers
GHENT, Belgium, Jan. 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Biotalys NV, a rapidly growing and transformative Food and Crop protection company developing a new generation of protein-based biocontrols, today announces a collaboration with Chrysal to protect flowers against fungal diseases and preserve their beauty using its new generation biofungicide. The study will be conducted at Chrysal in The Netherlands and will focus on post-harvest fungal protection for cut flowers.
Chrysal is a driving force in the flower industry and worldwide market leader in flower food to protect the beauty of flowers to
AgroSavfe announces name change to Biotalys and incorporation of US subsidiary, Biotalys, Inc.
New corporate identity reflects mission to shape the future of sustainable and safe food supply
Incorporation of Biotalys, Inc. supports ambitious international growth strategy
GHENT, Belgium, Dec. 10, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AgroSavfe NV, a rapidly growing and transformative Food and Crop protection company developing a new generation of protein-based biocontrols, today announces that its company name changes to “Biotalys”. As a result, AgroSavfe NV becomes Biotalys NV, effective immediately. In addition, to further support its international growth and to prepare the launch of its first
AgroSavfe to present at the Annual Biocontrol Industry Meeting 2019
GHENT, Belgium, Oct. 15, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AgroSavfe NV, a rapidly growing and transformative Food and Crop protection company developing a new generation of protein-based biocontrols, today announces that its CEO, Patrice Sellès, will give a presentation at the Annual Biocontrol Industry Meeting (ABIM) 2019, Basel, Switzerland.
ABIM is a joint project of the International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association, IBMA, and the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture, FiBL, and will be held from 21 to 23 October 2019 in the Congress Center, Basel, Switzerland.
Session details:
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AgroSavfe raises €35 million in Series C financing
- AgroSavfe is a Belgium-based Company developing a new generation of safe and effective biocontrols
- All existing, long-term investors participated in the capital round
- Ackermans & van Haaren invested €10 million and joins the Board of the company
GHENT, Belgium, July 30, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AgroSavfe NV, a rapidly growing and transformative Crop and Food protection company developing a new generation of protein-based biocontrols to protect food from farm to fork, today announces the closing of a Series C financing round.
AgroSavfe, a spin-off from the VIB (‘Vlaams Instituut voor
AgroSavfe appoints Patrice Sellès as new Chief Executive Officer and further strengthens leadership team
- Patrice brings over 20 years of leadership experience in the Food and Crop Protection sector
- Luc Maertens appointed Chief Operations Officer
- Significantly strengthened AgroSavfe’s leadership team to further support accelerated growth of the Company
GHENT, Belgium, July 02, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AgroSavfe NV, a rapidly growing and transformative AgTech company developing next generation AGROBODY™-based biocontrols, today announces the appointment of Patrice Sellès as new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). In addition, Luc Maertens has been appointed Chief Operations Officer (COO).
Patrice joins