The International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association (IBMA) has announced the winners of the Bernard Blum Awards 2025, celebrating excellence and innovation in the biocontrol industry.
These awards recognize outstanding achievements in developing sustainable solutions that contribute to the future of agriculture. Awardees are selected based on scientific merit, degree of innovation, contribution to sustainable agriculture and commercial opportunity. The award ceremony was held today at ABIM.
Gold Award: Axpera by Amoéba
Axpera has been awarded the Gold Award for its groundbreaking approach to biocontrol by introducing amoeba as a new category of microbials in plant disease control. This innovative product offers a natural and effective solution for managing a variety of plant diseases, setting a new standard for sustainable agriculture.
© KoppertThe Amoéba team with the Koppert team
Silver Award: Outreach SC by Valent BioSciences
The Silver Award goes to Outreach SC, recognized for its dual-function microbial approach to pest management. This product provides broad-spectrum nematode control, enhancing sustainability and effectiveness in agricultural practices.
Bronze Award: Bellator by IPL Biological Ltd.
Bellator receives the Bronze Award for its multifunctional fungal and bacterial consortia. This eco-friendly solution offers broad-spectrum efficacy against plant-parasitic nematodes, supporting farmers with sustainable pest control options.
Named in honor of Bernard Blum, a pioneer in the biocontrol field, these awards highlight the importance of innovation in developing sustainable agricultural solutions. The awards focus on products that demonstrate significant advancements in biocontrol, contributing to environmental health and agricultural productivity.
For more information:
IBMA
https://ibma-global.org/
