Envu Announces Partnership with BioConsortia

CARY, N.C. — Envu, a global environmental science company, announced a new partnership with BioConsortia, an innovator in microbial crop solutions, to evaluate and develop biological solutions for non-crop applications in the environmental science industry.

This collaboration reflects the growing demand for sustainable alternatives for pest management and plant protection, driven by both consumer demand and increasing regulatory pressures. By pairing BioConsortia’s cutting-edge technology with the product commercialization expertise at Envu, the partnership is positioned to meet these growing needs, the company said.

“Biological solutions are a critical part of our sustainability commitment to nature-positive innovation,” said Bernard Jacqmin, head of global innovation for Envu. “Through our work with BioConsortia, we hope to enhance our portfolio with forward-thinking innovations that complement existing modes of action. For our customers, this means an expanded range of sustainable solutions to help them meet their toughest challenges.”

BioConsortia uses its patented Advanced Microbial Selection (AMS) process and GenePro platform, along with advanced genomics techniques, for the discovery, design and selection of microbes. These cutting-edge technologies enable the company to effectively predict and harness the natural power of microbes.

Envu is leveraging its proven track record in technology development and commercialization in the environmental science space as well as its global reach and deep understanding of regulatory landscapes and customer needs to accelerate the adoption of biological solutions in environmental science markets, the company said.

“For BioConsortia, this is an exciting opportunity to demonstrate our dedication to biocontrol innovation and bring our cutting-edge technologies into new markets,” said Dr. Hong Zhu, senior vice president of research and development for BioConsortia. “The expertise found at Envu in non-crop sectors, like professional pest management and turf and ornamentals, makes them the perfect partner to help us accelerate market entry and scale solutions that reduce environmental impact.”