North America Fertilizers News
- May 2021: ICL Group released the new Osmocote 5 product, which delivers a super-efficient and effective nutrient release and has been designed and developed to overcome specific nutritional challenges faced by growers using peat-reduced and peat-free growing media. It features unique nutrient matching release technology and an improved Optimised Trace Element Availability (OTEA) system to match plants' needs throughout the release program.
- March 2021: Mosaic announced a partnership with Sound Agriculture to develop and distribute a nutrient efficiency product. Sound Agriculture will focus on manufacturing of the active ingredient and product formulation, while Mosaic will oversee field development, regulatory, sales and marketing efforts. The product leverage Sound Agrculture Bio-inspired chemistry that activates the soil microbiome to give plants access to important nutrients and allow growers to optimize fertilizer inputs.It is expected to release in 2023 for US market.
- February 2021: According to agreement Haifa to invest $2M in AgriIOT against 30% of the company. This agreement will help Haifa to use the AgriIOT technology to identify the defeciencies in the crop in a simple and precise manner for their customers.
Get full market coverage in this industry
Related Fertilizers Industry News
- October 2022: Koppert intends to invest in three new production units in Brazil, ensuring its leadership in the Brazilian and global markets for biological agricultural inputs. The new formulation unit will be located on more than 8,000 m2. It will produce the entire microbiological line, including products based on viruses, fungi, and bacteria in liquid or solid formulations.
- September 2022: Corteva Agriscience agreed to acquire Symborg Inc. to strengthen its global presence with a strong distribution network.
- March 2021: Symborg opened a new hydrolysis plant in Spain, with a total investment of USD 28.0 million. The plant is designed for the manufacturing of sustainable products for agriculture, such as biofertilizers, biostimulants, and biocontrol solutions that are imported to the United States.
- February 2022: Plant Response Inc. was acquired by The Mosaic Company, which is a global fertilizer manufacturer. This acquisition strengthened the company's global presence. Through the acquisition, the company develops new products and solutions for the customers in a sustainable way.
- September 2021: Tradecorp launched Biimore worldwide, a biostimulant obtained from a plant fermentation process. Biimore is made up of a unique combination of primary and secondary compounds, L-α amino acids, vitamins, sugars, and traces of other natural compounds.
- May 2021: Plant Response Inc. announced its acquisition of WISErg, which is a startup that upcycles nutrients from recovered food for use in fertilizer and nutrient-efficient products that enhance plant and soil health.
September 2022: Rizobacter Argentina SA merges Bioceres Crop Solutions with Marrone Bio Innovations for developing sustainable crop solutions worldwide.
May 2021: Rizobacter Argentina SA launched a new specialty fertilizer Microstar Bio, where biologicals are combined with the fertilizers. The product contains bacillus strains incorporated in the micro granules and helps in root growth and nutrient use efficiency.
January 2021: Lallemand Inc. acquired Biotec BetaGlucans AS (BBG), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the ArticZymes Technologies ASA (AZT) company specialized in the development, production, and sales of high purity beta-glucan products, from yeast cell walls.
In January 2022, SABIC Agri-Nutrients Company acquired the ETC Group (ETG), with a 49% stake in the ETG Inputs Holdco Limited, for a transaction value of USD 320 million. The agreement is part of SABIC Agri-Nutrients Company's strategy to integrate the value chain and distribution of agri-nutrients markets.
In October 2021, JAS Global Industries expanded its presence in Saudi Arabia by opening a new manufacturing facility in Riyadh. This strategic investment allows JAS to expand its presence and enhance its services in Saudi Arabia.
In 2020, In the United Arab Emirates, Fertil formed a joint venture with OCI's producers in Egypt and Algeria, making it the largest nitrogen-based fertilizer company in the Middle-East and North Africa.
In 2020, Oman India Fertilizer Company SAOC (OMIFCO) was established, an initiative by the Governments of Oman & India, in order to construct, own, and operate a modern world-scale, two-train ammonia-urea fertilizer manufacturing plant at the Sur Industrial Estate in the Sultanate of Oman.
In June 2021, Petrokimia Gresik signed an MoU for gas purchase with Kangean Energy Indonesia for an ammonia-urea plant.
In October 2020, PT. Pupuk Sriwidjaya Palembang carried out a soft launch of Cassava NPK Fertilizer in Sidokerto Village, Bumi Ratu Nuban District, Central Lampung Regency, to support cassava productivity and build an integrated industry in the region.
- February 2024: John Deere and GUSS Automation unveiled the Electric GUSS, the world's first fully electric autonomous herbicide orchard sprayer. This innovative machine allows growers to control multiple sprayers remotely and features a sport spraying weed detection system that reduces herbicide use and increases sustainability. Electric gas is a significant development in precision agriculture.
- February 2024: John Deere launched a wide range of agriculture equipment at the Commodity Classic trade show, including Autonomy-ready high-horsepower 9RX series tractors, C-Series air carts, and sprayers with weed-sensing technology. The company is committed to providing farmers with innovative solutions to boost productivity, efficiency, and sustainability.
- February 2024: Mahindra introduced 2 new sub-compact and compact tractor models at the National Farm Machinery Show. The new “Powered by OJA” tractors are designed to improve user experience with enhanced power comfort and features.
- May 2023: Toast and Nirvana Group formed a partnership to introduce innovative products for patients and consumers in Oklahoma and New Mexico.
- April 2023: Hello Juice and Smoothie, a local U.S. shop, teamed up with Beleaf Co. to introduce CBD-infused juice shots.
- May 2022: Canopy Growth, a leading global cannabis company, unveiled two new flavors—orange and grape—for its cannabis-infused carbonated drinks
- November 2022: Dabur India Limited launched Dabur Vedic Tea, a premium black tea that contains 30+ ayurvedic herbs that provide health benefits and boosts immunity. The product contains herbs like Tulsi, Ginger, Cardamom, and others.
- November 2022: Tata Consumer Products expanded its green tea portfolio with the launch of Tetley Green Tea with tulsi flavor. Green tea improves immunity and is rich in vitamin C.
- July 2022: CVC Capital Partners Fund VIII completed the purchase of Ekaterra, the tea business owned by Unilever. A cash-free, debt-free sale of Ekaterra was agreed upon between Unilever and CVC in November 2021 for EUR 4.5 billion (USD 4.83 billion).
- January 2022: BASF increased the production capacity for its biodegradable film product Ecovio at its Ludwigshafen, Germany site.
- May 2021: Reyenvas, a subsidiary of Armando Alvarez Group, introduced Reyfilm Bio BIO, a biodegradable mulching film designed to break down naturally on the ground, reducing removal costs through microbial assimilation.
- January 2021: Ab Rani Plast unveiled Ecol, a sustainable film suitable for agricultural use, with a focus on European markets, for the entire agricultural season.
- October 2022: Koppert intends to invest in three new production units in Brazil, ensuring its leadership in the Brazilian and global markets for biological agricultural inputs. The new formulation unit will be located on more than 8,000 m2. It will produce the entire microbiological line, including products based on viruses, fungi, and bacteria in liquid or solid formulations.
- September 2022: Corteva Agriscience agreed to acquire Symborg Inc. to strengthen its global presence with a strong distribution network.
- March 2021: Symborg opened a new hydrolysis plant in Spain, with a total investment of USD 28.0 million. The plant is designed for the manufacturing of sustainable products for agriculture, such as biofertilizers, biostimulants, and biocontrol solutions that are imported to the United States.
