NL: Trio of companies form new partnership

Biota Nutri BV has partnered with De Groot en Slot and REKA Group BV. De Groot en Slot and REKA are participating in Biota Nutri. Biota develops, produces and distributes organic fertilizers for agriculture and horticulture, offering sustainable solutions to the challenges faced in vegetable and floriculture.

De Groot en Slot is a family-owned company and active in breeding and production of onion seeds, garden retail and breeding and production of seaweed starting materials. De Groot en Slot values innovation, quality and sustainability in various markets within the agricultural sector.

REKA is a carve-out of Koppert Biological Systems and builds on decades of expertise in soil health and regenerative agriculture. The company began as part of Koppert in 2013 and became an independent entity in 2024.

Peter Klein, founder and CTO Biota: 'This partnership between De Groot en Slot, REKA and Biota is game-changing for the future of sustainable agriculture and horticulture. Together we are working to provide the best available products to give all growers access to fertilizers with a low carbon footprint.'

Martin Slot, managing director De Groot en Slot: 'We believe in a sustainable future of the agricultural sector. Together with Biota, we want to contribute to its development and make more sustainable growing possible for growers around the world.'

Aron Oosthoek, CEO REKA:' Organic fertilizers are essential to improve soil health and increase plant resilience. Together with Biota, we can make an even better contribution to this'.