Bio-agriculture for fermentation businesses
Discover the Next-generation of microorganisms and biologicals
Bio-agriculture’s rapid growth amid rising demands
The global market for bio-agricultural microorganisms and biologicals—including biopesticides, biofungicides, bioherbicides, and biofertilizers—reached $9.9 billion in 2023 and is projected to expand at a 7.2% CAGR through 2030. As demand for sustainable and organic farming surges, biotech and agrochemical companies are deploying large-scale fermentation to produce innovative, environmentally friendly agricultural solutions. Fermentation leaders seek technologies to enable efficient, consistent, and scalable production of next-generation biologicals.
Efficient, stable, and sustainable bio-agriculture production
Producers across the bio-agriculture sector face pressure to reduce agriculture’s dependence on fossil fuels, decrease greenhouse gas emissions, and boost crop yields with biologicals. The transition from chemistry-based farming to biological solutions creates new technical challenges:
- Ensuring the high-yield, cost-efficient production and stabilization of functional microorganisms (such as Bacillus species)
- Maintaining stability and efficacy of sensitive strains throughout fermentation, drying, and application
- Achieving compatibility with various organic and sustainable farming methods
- Reducing production costs by optimizing carbon and nitrogen sources without sacrificing performance
Addressing these challenges is key for R&D teams improving formulations, procurement teams sourcing reliable ingredients, and plant managers overseeing large-scale bio-agricultural fermentation lines.
Advanced plant-based ingredients empowering bio-agriculture fermentation
As a global leader in plant-based ingredients, Roquette delivers a comprehensive range of high-performance, biodegradable solutions tailored for bio-agriculture fermentation.
SOLULYS® 145V: The new standard in microbial nutrition
Roquette’s SOLULYS® 145V is a stabilized and clarified plant protein extract offering excellent support for bacterial growth, such as Bacillus species. As a cost-effective alternative to yeast extract, soy, and meat peptones, Solulys® 145V optimizes fermentation economics while supporting robust yields.
Our dedicated Customer Technical Services (CTS) team is available to assist you in identifying the optimal blend of nitrogen sources tailored to your specific microorganism requirements.
GLUCIDEX® Range: Protecting microbial activity from production to application
The GLUCIDEX® maltodextrin range delivers outstanding protection during drying (via spray or freeze drying) by ensuring microbial viability and maintaining product integrity throughout the process. Combined with polyols such as NEOSORB® Sorbitol and mannitol, the long-term stability of sensitive agricultural strains is further enhanced.
Formulation is far from trivial—it’s often the difference between a promising concept and a successful product. At Roquette, we understand the complexity behind stabilizing agricultural microbials with plant-based raw materials. Our technical teams are passionate about partnering with you to identify innovative formulations and tailored solutions that help your products thrive.
Head of Customer Technical Services | Agriscience & Fermentation
Multifunctional roles in biocontrol and biostimulation formulation
Our solutions act as:
- Biodegradable drying supports and water-absorbent fillers to aid granule disintegration
- Binders, flow/extrusion aids, and compression agents for efficient granulation processes
- Stable fillers/bulk excipients with superior biocompatibility
- Cryoprotectants for freeze-drying applications
- Functional ingredients for water activity reduction, protecting biological potency
These plant-based ingredients address the whole value chain—from carbon and nitrogen source selection, through fermentation, to final microbial stabilization—reducing reliance on fossil-fuel-based raw materials and meeting the most rigorous requirements for organic and sustainable agriculture.
Plant-Powered Fermentation = The Future of Bio-Agriculture
For bio-agriculture fermentation professionals—R&D leaders, buyers, and plant managers—selecting the right plant-based raw materials is critical for developing competitive, sustainable biopesticides, biofungicides, bioherbicides, and biofertilizers. Roquette’s innovations like SOLULYS® and GLUCIDEX® combine efficiency, compatibility, and stability at every stage, optimizing performance and supporting a more sustainable agricultural future.
Transform your bio-agriculture fermentation with tailored plant-based solutions.
Contact our experts today to discuss how Roquette can support your next breakthrough!
Deep dive in our Plant-based Solutions for the Fermentation Market
We deliver raw materials to move towards more ustainable production processes
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Microorganisms
Industrial fermentation enables large-scale production of beneficial microorganisms including baker's yeast, probiotic bacteria, starter cultures for food production, and specialized fungi for various biotechnology applications.
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Bioagriculture
Agricultural biotechnology utilizes fermentation to produce biopesticides, biofertilizers, and plant growth promoters that support sustainable farming practices and crop protection.
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Food and Feed Bioingredients
The fermentation process produces essential bio-ingredients such as enzymes for food processing, amino acids for nutrition, alternative proteins, vitamins, and functional ingredients that enhance food quality and nutritional value.
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Nutra & Pharma Bioingredients
Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries rely on fermentation for producing antibiotics, vaccines, therapeutic enzymes, vitamins, and bioactive compounds that support human health and medical treatments.
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Biobased Chemicals
Fermentation technology generates sustainable chemicals including industrial enzymes, organic acids, ethanol, and bio-based solvents that replace petroleum-derived chemicals in various applications.
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