Bioline Agrosciences ( InVivo Group ) announces the acquisition of the Kenyan Biocontrol Company Dudutech from the British Company Flamingo Group International ( a World Leader in the yield and sales agreement of Cut Flowers & Plants and Fresh Vegetables ) . The attainment of Dudutech pit an important measure for Bioline Agrosciences , which is becoming de facto a earth - class player in the output and distribution of biocontrol solutions .
For Thierry Blandinières , CEO of InVivo grouping , “ this acquisition is a huge stair for Bioline , our farming subordinate , which is becoming a major player in biocontrol at the international tier . It ’s perfectly aligned with our vision to promote the agricultural and solid food conversion towards a resilient agrosystem , by deploying innovative and creditworthy solutions and products . ”
Giles Turrell , chief executive officer of the Flamingo Group ( Suppliers to major UK andEuropean Supermarkets plus Digital Retail Channels , of Fresh Cut Flowers , Plants , and Fresh Produce ) said : “ Flamingo , with its material Growing operations in Kenya and Ethiopia , will cover to use Integrated Crop Management solutions as a production scheme . Therefore , it made horse sense for us to take Bioline Agrosciences as the future possessor of Dudutech and preferred supplier . Our side in engineering with a strong commitment to sustainable farming , will ensure premium quality and groundbreaking biocontrol solutions are widely available for our Group . ”
Laurent MARTEL , CEO of Bioline Group , sum up that “ our chemical group uphold its internationalization development , by establishing itself in East Africa . This new site in Kenya will be the spear-point of our elaboration in Africa to advance new environmental - friendly technologies in agriculture . ”
A local biofactory for a local marketCreated in 2001 , Dudutech is Africa ’s loss leader in Integrated Pest Management ( IPM ) with a wealth of experience in designing anddelivering biological gadfly restraint answer . With its new biofactory in Kenya , Bioline Agrosciences now have 8 production sites in the human race ( Europe/ North America and Africa ) . agree to Ludwik Pokorny , CEO of Bioline Agrosciences , “ the biocontrol securities industry is growing strongly , and the acquirement of Dudutech will allow us to increase ourtechnological leaders , complete our product portfolio . This is a singular chance to specialize in flower production by make this partnership with the Flamingo Group and to institute our 40 - year - sure-enough expertness on other crops in the region . ”
Tom Mason , who is and will remain Managing Director of Dudutech tally : “ this acquisition is a unique chance for us to consolidate our position in Africa , combining our technologies with the well - known firebrand and the extensive experience of Bioline Agrosciences . ”
For more information : Bioline AgroSciencesTelstar Nursery , Holland Road , Little Clacton , Essex CO16 9QG UK+44 ( 0 ) 1255 863200[email protected]www.biolineagrosciences.com
