“After applying SPEAR LEP we immediately saw the result of the product. After about four days you can see the effects already and in the following days the effect became greater. At this point we can say that it is quite effective for the problem.” - Italian grower Gianni Mangiapane Watch the interview: https://lnkd.in/gKX8akTX
Vestaron Crop Protection
Farming
Durham, North Carolina 7,635 followers
Unconventional, by nature.
About us
Vestaron Crop Protection is an ag technology company dedicated to providing our customers with the powerful solutions they need to meet the growing challenges of modern agriculture. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Durham, NC (USA), we are producing a pipeline of powerful insecticides with new modes of action based on peptides modified from the venom of spiders and other venomous animals. Naturally soft on pollinators, beneficials, and local biodiversity, our innovations have earned recognition from the Crop Science Awards and the EPA’s Green Chemistry Challenge. In 2024, we became the first agriculture and food company inducted into the Global CleanTech 100 Hall of Fame. Our first product, SPEAR® LEP, is proven on more than 650,000+ acres and continues to gain market share in North America. Recently, SPEAR LEP has been approved for Emergency Use Authorization in several EU countries as a desperately needed solution to help farmers combat the destructive impact of tomato leafminer (Tuta absoluta) infestations which cause substantial yield and economic losses for farmers across the Mediterranean region of Europe. In 2024 the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved our second novel-acting insecticide, BASIN®. Vestaron Crop Protection: Unconventional, by nature.
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- Industry
- Farming
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Durham, North Carolina
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2005
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4025 Stirrup Creek Dr
400 Suite
Durham, North Carolina 27703, US
Employees at Vestaron Crop Protection
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We are leading the way in developing and commercializing effective, sustainable, and groundbreaking peptide-based crop protection solutions. Don’t miss Vestaron’s Vice President of Field Development, Dawn Calibeo, presenting 'SPEAR® LEP: Bringing Novel MOA Peptide-Based Insecticide to Europe' on June 5 at ACI’s Biopesticides Europe 2025. Register today!
As important physiological regulators, peptides have been used in many fields including medicine, cosmetics, healthcare products, animal nutrition and health, and plant nutrition and protection. In recent years, peptides have become a popular research subject in plant protection as antimicrobial and immune inducers, plant growth regulators, insecticides, and herbicides for their extensive raw material sources, excellent activity, and ideal environmental compatibility. Unlock the Potential of Peptide-Based Insecticides and Gain a competitive edge in the biopesticide market. Register now for the ACI's Biopesticides Europe 2025 in Madrid on 4th & 5th June, 2025 to hear Vestaron Crop Protection reveal their unique advantages and market opportunities. Join Dawn Calibeo, as she present "SPEAR LEP®: Bringing Novel MOA Peptide-Based Insecticide to Europe” on Day 2. View Latest Conference Agenda below and find out: ▫️Line-up of 20 Confirmed Senior Level Industry Speakers ▫️Key Topics For Discussion https://lnkd.in/e6KPX5uW Register now with a discount by contacting: ▫️ Rohan Baryah rbaryah@acieu.net or phone +48 61 646 7022
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As navel orangeworm (NOW) continues to cause significant losses to crop quality and yield for almond and pistachio growers, third-party research finds SPEAR® LEP delivers performance comparable to – and in some cases better than – competitive products in controlling the pervasive Lepidopteran pest. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gUD_nnS9
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Vestaron is poised for significant growth in 2025, building on successful U.S. and EU market expansion and increasing adoption of our award-winning bioinsecticide products. In the first quarter alone, we’ve successfully closed an oversubscribed funding round of more than $20 million and received second emergency use authorizations (EUA) for its product in Italy, Greece, and Cyprus. Read the full article with Juan Estupinan: https://lnkd.in/gbsXWPEE
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We are pleased to announce that we have successfully closed a funding round of more than $20M. The capital from such investment will accelerate Vestaron’s commercialization of our pioneering peptide technology platform and advance our robust pipeline of sustainable bioinsecticide solutions. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gesyHpQt
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We are pleased to announce a collaboration with experienced Business Development Consultant George Duko, MBA. George brings over 35 years of corporate experience, including leading global M&A strategy for Corteva, and serving as CFO and Senior Finance Executive at DuPont. His expertise in corporate strategy, acquisitions, and value creation will be instrumental in accelerating the company’s growth. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gT4TFvne
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“We are particularly pleased to welcome the decision of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs to exceptionally approve SPEAR® LEP against Tuta absoluta in tomatoes, and the addition of another tool to the producers' effort for quality, modern and safe tomato production,” said Manolis Berkakis, Director of AOES TYMPAKI. “For the Integrated management of Tuta, it is important to have products with the characteristics of SPEAR® LEP which gives good efficacy in combination with 0 PHI and zero MRLs.” Oxygen Agro
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Italy, Greece, and Cyprus have for the second time granted farmers emergency access to Vestaron’s novel bioinsecticide SPEAR® LEP to help protect high-value tomato crops from devastating infestations of tomato leafminer (Tuta absoluta). Read more: https://lnkd.in/gZ5MM5Dd
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The Vestaron team had amazing time last week at the American Pistachio Growers Annual Conference connecting with pistachio growers to discuss their crop protection needs and the powerful role SPEAR® LEP can play. Our Senior Sales Director, Bill Hume, spoke to important Ag Tech advances for local growers while on the Pistachio Power Hour panel and Emmanuel Cortes, with Kevin Brooks Horticultural Services, won our draw and took home a custom skinning knife featuring Central Valley-sourced pistachio wood handles! Overall, a fantastic time and great way to kick off another California tree nut growing season.
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Our Sr. Director of sales Bill Hume was honored to participate in the Pistachio Power Hour to discuss Ag Innovation and Tech Trends at the American Pistachio Growers conference yesterday. Alongside fellow panelist Jonah Parker, Nate Haverkamp, and Dan Rooney, PhD, they discussed technological advancements that pistachio growers can use to improve operational productivity and profitability. Bill shared why SPEAR® LEP insecticide is an important SPM tool, combining MRL & PHI grower efficiencies with proven performance and sustainability attributes. Thank you to moderator Paul Loeffler for facilitating this conversation and APG for having us!
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