Fully integrated solution for broader coverage against stored grain insects
Envu, a global environmental sciences company delivering forward-thinking innovations to protect and improve the health of our environment around the world, announced it has signed an agreement with Syngenta, a global leader in agricultural innovation, to acquire several Actellic® products for global use in the stored grain segment. The products complement Envu’s existing portfolio, providing growers with a fully integrated solution for broader coverage against stored grain insects.
Actellic insecticides are used to protecting food stores, offering broad-spectrum control both in and around grain storage silos. The acquisition includes several products, which are currently available in different regions globally, namely the following:
- Actellic® 50EC and ActellicPro® 500EC Insecticides: These liquid formulations are available in LatAm and EMEA. Both products provide knockdown and long-lasting control against a range of insect pests in stored grain.
- Actellic® Smoke Generator No. 20: This formulation is available in EMEA via a third-party partner. It provides knockdown and long-lasting control against the invasion of a range of insect pests in stored grain environments.
- Actellic® Gold Dusting Power: This dust formulation is available in Africa. It offers broad-spectrum control of stored grain pests through the synergistic effect of two active ingredients
Around 14% of the world’s food is lost after harvest, resulting in losses estimated at $400 billion per year. In 2023, Envu products helped to protect 63 million tons of grain across the globe. Successful grain storage requires a combination of measures including proper sanitation, the right chemical protectant, proper aeration and other environmental controls, and careful monitoring.
"We understand the sensitive nature of food-related applications and are committed to sustainable practices," Galliou added. "We work closely with our customers to manage our solutions well and ensure the proper use of these essential tools. This product acquisition will allow us to offer a comprehensive solution for grain producers and traders to employ a rotation strategy and effectively manage pest resistance to support their important mission."
The acquisition pertains to product assets only; it does not include employee or facility assets. The agreement with Syngenta is expected to close sometime in the second half of 2025, subject to regulatory and other customary approvals.
