Eden News

Eastman Chemical, Eden’s distribution partner in Greece, will supply Cedroz™ following its temporary regulatory approval for use on potatoes against wireworms during the 2024 growing season. Wireworms, the larvae of click beetles, are a damaging pest with limited treatment options beyond conventional insecticides. Cedroz offers growers a sustainable and effective alternative across the 5,000 to 6,000 hectares of wireworm-affected potato farmland in Greece, expanding its role beyond established horticultural applications.

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Ilshad Moulan has joined Eden as Head of Regulatory Affairs, bringing deep expertise in navigating global crop protection regulations. With a background spanning biopesticides and conventional products, Ilshad has led regulatory teams at Dr. Knoell Consult Ltd and held key roles at Agrauxine, Evergreen Garden Care, and Battelle. His scientific and regulatory experience will strengthen Eden’s strategy for achieving international registrations of its sustainable product portfolio.

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Mevalone® has been granted regulatory authorisation in Germany for use on grapevines and apples, enabling professional growers to manage Botrytis and reduce storage diseases with a plant-based, residue-free solution. With Germany’s cool climate increasing the risk of fungal outbreaks in vineyards and orchards, Mevalone offers high efficacy and a short pre-harvest interval. Partnering with Sumi Agro Europe, the product is positioned to serve Germany’s large wine and apple sectors as a key tool in the shift toward more sustainable agriculture.

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Daniel Mulas Garcia has been appointed as Global Product and Marketing Leader, bringing nearly a decade of experience in sustainable crop protection from his role as Product Manager, Biostimulants and Biocontrol at Sipcam Iberia. Daniel played an instrumental role in the successful launch and growth of the Araw® biofungicide across the region. Holding a Master’s in Agronomical Engineering and a PhD in Agronomy from Universidad de León, he will support Eden’s commercial strategy by aligning product development with farmer needs and driving revenue growth through portfolio expansion.

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Recent laboratory and field trials across Europe and the US have demonstrated strong efficacy for Eden’s developmental bioinsecticide against aphids, spider mites, whiteflies, and other key pests. The trials, conducted by Eden and prospective commercial partners, showed performance on par or better than leading registered biological products. With global crop losses to pests estimated at 40% annually and increasing regulatory restrictions on conventional insecticides, this product offers a sustainable alternative with significant commercial potential.

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Mevalone®, marketed as Araw® by Sipcam Iberia, has received regulatory approval in Spain for use against powdery mildew, botrytis cinerea, rust, and sclerotinia across 54 new horticultural crops. The expanded label covers high-value crops including avocado, mango, cherry, chickpea, green bean, asparagus, leek, and artichoke. Since its launch in 2016, Araw has become a leading biofungicide in Spain’s horticultural sector. This label extension opens new commercial opportunities in growing markets such as avocado and almond, the latter being Spain’s third largest tree crop, and supports Eden’s revenue growth plans for 2025 and beyond.

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Eden was proud to be named ESG Company of the Year at the 2024 Small Cap Network Awards, celebrating its commitment to environmental, social, and governance standards and its role in advancing the green economy. The award reflects Eden’s innovative approach to sustainable agriculture and its status as a leader in sustainability, further endorsed by its Green Economy Mark from the London Stock Exchange.  

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Californian state authorities have granted regulatory approval for Eden's biofungidcide Mevalone® for use on grapes to tackle botrytis cinerea. This regulatory approval is a key breakthrough for the company considering California stands as the US' largest wine-producing state, synonymous with famous regions such as Napa Valley, Sonoma Valley and Monterey.This development follows regulatory approval from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in September 2022 for all five petitions submitted by Eden.

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Ecovelex has been granted temporary authorisation by the Italian authorities for farmers to use the production on corn for the 2024 growing season. This is the first time that Eden's sustainable seed treatment has been made commercially available.  

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A first order has been placed for Ecovelex®, representing a landmark moment for the company and maize growers alike. Production is now underway in the UK, and it is expected that shipment will be made by the end of the year. This first order follows the company's successful fundraise completed in August 2023.

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