Gold medal winner at SIVAL, Amoéba displays its ambitions for its biocontrol solution

Chassieu, Jan. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

Chassieu (France), 20 January 2026 – 6:00 pm - Amoéba (FR0011051598 - ALMIB), industrial greentech specialised in the development of natural microbiological solutions based on the patented use of amoebae, recaps its recent participation in SIVAL (International Exhibition of Plant Production Techniques) in Angers (France). During this leading European and global event for the crop industry, Amoéba won the gold medal in the SIVAL Innovation 2026 Competition for its biocontrol solution and announced, together with its partner Koppert, the commercial launch in 2026 of its biocontrol solution for treating vineyards and vegetable crops as soon as market authorisations are obtained in the targeted European countries.

AXPERA recognised as the innovative solution of the year by professionals

For the 2026 edition of SIVAL, the jury selected and evaluated 34 innovations, nominated in seven different categories. Amoéba and its AXPERA solution, presented in the category ‘plant health, soil and growing media’, stood out for their pioneering scientific approach, opening up new perspectives for sustainable protection against fungal diseases, and were awarded the gold medal in the SIVAL Innovation 2026 competition. The awards were officially presented during a special evening event held on 14 January. Receiving the award, Jean-François Doucet, CEO of Amoéba, said: “Receiving the SIVAL d'Or in Angers a few months after receiving the Bernard Blum Award in Basel is a source of great pride for the Amoéba teams, who work tirelessly to put biology at the service of concrete solutions for agriculture. We must make these effective alternatives available to farmers.” SIVAL 2026 also featured several highlights for Amoéba and its partners. On 13 January, Koppert held a press conference at the event to announce the international launch of the TIAGAN brand, which will replace AXPERA as the commercial brand for viticultural uses. This major milestone is the result of several months of collaboration between Amoéba and Koppert.

Lastly, the three days of the exhibition provided an opportunity to pursue and deepen numerous contacts with the arboriculture, vegetable growing and wine-growing sectors.

Following intense regulatory activity, major alliances in 2025 and recognition by future customers...

This prestigious award received at SIVAL, marks an exceptional year for Amoéba's biocontrol solution, which has impressed both major industry players and professionals in the field with its potential.