Solvay to capitalize on Brazil’s position as a frontrunner in biologicals, and the presence of its own research lab there, to advance the Group’s product innovation and biotechnology ambitions.

The partnership between Solvay and the University of São Paulo aims to develop bioproducts used mainly as bioinsecticides, biofungicides, bionematicides and inoculants in different crops. Solvay will provide its expertise to formulate the products.

The development of formulation solutions for biologicals is one of the pillars of Solvay’s growth strategy in the agriculture sector, aiming to provide farmers with more options for managing pests and disease. To help with this, Solvay is able to rely on its Agriculture Specialties formulation and Seed Treatment Laboratories, as well as the Group’s pioneering Industrial Biotechnology Laboratory (IBL), in its Research and Innovation Center in Paulínia, Sao Paulo state.

Solvay is constantly progressing by investing in product innovation and assets, as well as developing strategic partnerships that complement and expand on existing applications and expertise.

In this respect, Solvay launched a new Renewable Materials and Biotechnology platform in May 2022, dedicated to developing innovative and sustainable solutions for a range of markets, using renewable feedstocks and biotechnology. The new platform aims to help meet growing demand for sustainable solutions by offering and developing new business opportunities enabled by biotechnology.