Scheffer and Andermatt Brasil have announced a global agreement for the local production of bio-inputs at Scheffer’s factory in Sapezal. The product to be manufactured will be Phosbac®, a high-quality bio-input developed by ABiTEP. This initiative will reduce delivery times, ensuring greater agility and efficiency for Brazilian producers.
This collaboration leverages ABiTEP’s expertise in microbial technology to bring Phosbac® to Brazilian farmers more efficiently, reducing delivery times and ensuring greater agility for Brazilian producers. The partnership reflects strong mutual trust between the two companies, based on shared values of sustainability and innovation. Both are family-owned companies with founders and partners directly involved in the sustainable development and growth of their businesses. In addition, the collaboration reinforces Scheffer’s commitment to continue investing in cutting-edge technologies that complement its existing biological solutions.
“The partnership with Andermatt brings a new perspective to biological production at Scheffer, complementing existing technologies with new ones that extend the shelf life of biological solutions,” said Arthur Almeida, Head of Marketing and Strategic Partnerships at Scheffer.
With the local production of Phosbac®, the partnership expands market opportunities and increases the capacity to meet the demands of Brazilian farmers. Production at Scheffer’s factory ensures that product maintains the same high-quality standards established at ABiTEP’s labs in Germany while allowing Andermatt Brasil to expand its offering of innovative biological solutions more quickly and competitively.
Carlos Gajardoni, CEO of Andermatt Brasil, emphasizes: “Our collaboration represents a consistent alignment of purposes. Both companies have a family history and a long-term vision. Doing business with those you feel good with is fundamental; it’s not just about financial results, but the satisfaction of working with trust. The production we will have in Brazil will follow the standards established in Germany and Switzerland, validated by the Scheffer team, a reference in large-scale regenerative agriculture.”
This partnership not only strengthens our commitment to innovation but also allows us to provide more accessible and efficient biological solutions to local producers. We hope this collaboration will be long-lasting and fruitful, bringing significant benefits to both companies and, most importantly, to farmers,” concludes Gajardoni.
About Andermatt Brasil
Andermatt is a pioneer in the production of biological inputs for agriculture in Europe. A global leader in biological solutions, Andermatt consists of 10 manufacturing companies and its products are distributed in over 70 countries. Andermatt Brasil is one of its 24 distribution companies. Founded in 2014, it offers Brazilian producers inoculants, bionematicides, biofungicides, bioinsecticides, and next-generation specialty fertilizers, all developed with a focus on sustainability and high yield. Through Andermatt Research Centers (CPAs) combined with Andermatt Research Stations (EPAs) in various regions of the country, its local R&D team develops differentiated integrated management solutions and delivers them to producers across the country. (Andermatt Website)
About Scheffer
Scheffer is a Brazilian company with over 38 years of history in the production of grains and fibers, as well as operating in livestock, grain storage, and biological solutions. Headquartered in Cuiabá (MT), it has ten Production Units in Brazil and Colombia, as well as a thermophosphate mining operation in Pará. It was a pioneer in cotton cultivation in Mato Grosso in the 1990s. Since 2015, it has incorporated regenerative practices and, in 2020, became the first Brazilian company certified with the regenagri seal. Driven by innovation and focused on soil health, its purpose is to regenerate life on earth. (Scheffer Website)
Established in 2005, ABiTEP GmbH is a renowned biotechnology company dedicated to developing and producing microbial-based alternatives to conventional chemical-synthetic pesticides, pest control agents, fertilizers, and feedstuffs. With its extensive experience in application-oriented research and development, ABiTEP offers tailored solutions to its customers, contributing to the sustainable cultivation of agricultural products worldwide as part of the Andermatt Group. ABiTEP has established itself as a leading specialist in the propagation of naturally occurring microorganisms in liquid media. Leveraging its extensive collection of microorganisms from the Bacillus genus, including the well-researched and proven Bacillus velezensis FZB42 strain, ABiTEP develops and manufactures microbial additives and starter cultures primarily for the agricultural sector. ABiTEP’s product portfolio encompasses a wide range of highly effective biological soil improvers, pest control agents, fertilizers, and feedstuffs. Additionally, the company offers microbial products for composting and biological cleaning, demonstrating its commitment to diverse applications. As a pioneer and driving force in exploring the virtually limitless possibilities of environmentally friendly microbial utilization, ABiTEP has earned international recognition as a competent supplier and reliable partner for modern, sustainable, and ecological agriculture. The company collaborates closely with scientists and industry experts to unlock new microbial potentials and develop innovative biotechnological products.