The 2019 edition of Biostimulant CommerceCon finished a second successful run. The event, which was held at Harrah’s Resort, in Atlantic City, New Jersey, saw delegates from around the world enjoy learning from industry experts and meeting with old friends. They also had the opportunity to develop relationships, meeting with suppliers and distributors.
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Following his talk on "Biostimulants/Foliar Nutrients — A Successful Multi-Product Marketing Model on Tropical High-Value Fruit Crops," CS Liew (right), Managing Director of Pacific Agriscience Pte Ltd, talks with AgriBusiness Global magazine Editor Dan Jacobs.
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Eric Frasser, ANASAC International Corp. (left), and Dr. Felix Thüerwäechter, Jebagro GMBH, pose for a photo following a day speaker presentations at the 2019 Biostimulant CommerceCon, which was held at Harrah's Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
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Mark Trimmer, Managing Partner, DunhamTrimmer LLC, delivers the Biostimulant CommerceCon keynote address on the "State of the Industry: The Global Biostimulant Market."
The biostimulant market worldwide currently sits at $2.2 billion USD and is predicted to surpass $5 billion by 2025. With adoption spanning both row and horticultural crops.
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(L. to R.) Bob Trogele, COO, AMVAC; Diego Taube, Director, Chempro SA; CS Liew, Managing Director, Pacific Agriscience Pte Ltd.; and Subhra Jyoti Roy, Vice President International Business, Rallis India Limited, share their thoughts on "Crop Inputs 2025 — What Is Ahead for the Global Industry?" AgriBusiness Global Senior Editor Eric Sfiligoj (not pictured) moderated the panel that looked at the future of the industry, from farmer consumption habits, off-patent markets, distribution, technology, intellectual property, and more.
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Daniel Fernández Masís, Operations Director, Ferba Internacional explains how his family's company went from selling horseshoes, heaters, and mattresses to becoming one of the most valuable distributors for biostimulants in Central America and the Caribbean. In his presentation "How We Did It: A Roadmap to Growth from an Early Success Story," Masis explains how the company developed a competitive advantage by educating growers, building a larger supply chain with more suppliers and distributors, creating a unique brand, and developing a strong distribution strategy.
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Biostimulant companies are raising rounds worth millions to grow their brands. In his presentation on "Investment in Ag Tech – The Rising Trend of Raising Funds, Digital Farming, and Biostimulants," Donald R. Marvin, Executive Chairman and CEO, Concentric Ag, shared thoughts on how to position your company for success by learning what these investors view as the optimal conditions and company characteristics for fund infusions like these.
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Our Innovator's Panel, comprising the finalists for the Industry Impact Award, discuss their groundbreaking distribution strategies, product innovations, and marketing techniques that set them apart as well as how they’re preparing for the changes to come in the industry. The finalists are (L. to R.) Felix Acosta, Agroenzymas; Barrett Smith, Agronomist and Sales Manager, Bio Huma Netics; and Dale Hanke, Marketing Director, Stoller USA.
The winner (Bio Huma Netics) receives a $25,000 multi-platform global promotion package with which to further advance their reach.
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Dr. Ramon Georgis, Director of International Business, BRANDT, discussed market-entry methods, market share acceleration strategies, and the opportunities that arise amidst consolidation in his presentation "M&A, JV, and Product Licensing Trends to Watch." These are key to drive commercial growth and guide partnership decisions for years to come.
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Dawn Pelon, Managing Partner, Think3 Marketing, talks with AgriBusiness Global Business Director Rebecca Bartels following her Lightning Round presentation at the Biostimulant CommerceCon in which leading suppliers provided company and product updates designed to ease product-acquisition and partnering initiatives for the coming season.
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(L. to R.) Philippe Cognet, Italpollina; Alex Pressmen, Waikaitu LTD; and Luke Samuel, Agrithority, enjoy a short refreshment break between presentations at the Biostimulant CommerceCon.
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Dr. José João Dias Carvalho, Head of Global Business Development, Crop Protection, for knoell Germany GmbH, shares thoughts on "Market Entry by Product Type, Adoption, and Regulatory Outlook." José explained what recent changes to regulatory approaches around the world mean for entry into the most promising markets worldwide.
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Luca Bonini, President, European Biostimulant Industry Council and CEO, Italpollina, talks about the Growing Role of Biostimulants in Crop Inputs. His presentation was designed to lift the curtain on EBIC’s view of what’s to come for the sector, providing attendees with an insider’s view of the next-generation industry.
The event focused on the best ways to boost businesses with biostimulant products and how those solutions can be integrated with conventional chemistries. There was was something for every attendee to learn, whether they were biostimulant suppliers, distributors, retailers, or suppliers of traditional crop inputs. Presentations covered a variety of topics including the growing market, M&A activity, regulatory concerns, innovation, success stories, investment and what the market will look like in 2025.
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