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COLLABORATION
Syngenta Biologicals and Provivi to co-develop

pheromone-based crop protection solutions

Switzerland’s Syngenta Biologicals tion. Because they are non-toxic and
and US-based Provivi have announced species-specific, pheromones do not
a collaboration to develop and commer- harm organisms that pose zero threat,
cialise new pheromone-based biolo- therefore helping preserve the diversity
gical solutions to effectively and more and abundance of beneficial insects and
safely control detrimental pests in key pollinators. The benefits of using phero-
crops like corn and rice across Asia. mones in an integrated pest manage-
ment programme include their highly
The collaboration brings together specific target activity and a mode of
Provivi’s expertise in pheromone-based tions, made from biodegradable mate- action, preventing, instead of eliminat-
crop protection solutions with Syngenta’s rials, represent significant advancements ing, thereby supporting the preserva-
global reach and development capa- such as enhanced efficacy, longer dura- tion of biodiversity and the flourishing
bilities. The two new pheromone solu- tion, and improved environmental sus- of non-target species.
tions will help farmers manage the tainability for the benefit of farmers.
devastating pests, Yellow Stem Borer Syngenta and Provivi have previ-
(YSB) in India and Indonesia and Fall Pheromones are natural signalling ously collaborated to bring the phero-
Armyworm (FAW) in Thailand. compounds that effectively control mone-based technology Nelvium to
pests by interfering with their mating Indonesia to control rice stem borer in-
These innovative product formula- behaviours, preventing pest reproduc- sects.

ECO-FRIENDLY PROCESS
Archroma, Kipaş Denim and Jeanologia partner on

new denim finishing process

Archroma, the Swiss speciality effects and high contrasts are achieved
chemicals firm, Kipaş Denim, a textile via washing or laser techniques.
producer based in Türkiye, and Jeano-
logia, a sustainable textile solutions ‘Contra Denim’ is based on Archroma’s
company, are collaborating to pioneer Denim Halo, a new approach to
a new denim finishing process for denim production that incorporates
enhanced aesthetic appeal and greater resource-saving pretreatment that
sustainability. includes Dirsol RD and dyeing pro-
cesses to produce easy-wash laser-
Combining their technologies, the friendly denim.
three textile innovators are behind the
launch of Kipaş Denim’s new ‘Contra Denim has traditionally been chal- The ‘Contra Denim’s’ vintage
Denim’ concept – a breakthrough in lenging to produce, especially for black looks are achieved with advanced laser
denim dyeing and finishing that enables and indigo fabric with a worn or dis- marking technology from Jeanologia.
brands to create long-lasting distressed tressed look, requiring significant water Thanks to the combination of Archroma
looks and designs effects, including usage, harmful chemicals and intensive and Jeanologia technologies, manual
intricate patterns, whiskering and fades, manual labour. The ‘Contra Denim’ hand scraping or potassium perman-
through cleaner processes that save collection is laser- and laundry-friendly, ganate spraying harmful for workers
water and energy and reduce green- with colours that are deep and and the environment are completely
house gas emissions. durable. Stunning wash-down vintage eliminated.

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