EcoPhage and Maian have entered into a distribution agreement for Brazil

Portfolio company EcoPhage, a pioneer in the development and commercialization of bacteriophages-based bactericides with minimal environmental impact and maximum efficacy, has signed a distribution agreement with Maian Ltda, to market its GoldenEco in the Brazilian market.

GoldenEco was developed by EcoPhage, to control bacterial diseases in tomatoes and peppers with a clear vision to reduce the usage of Copper and Antibiotics and positioned it as a safe, natural and residue-free solution to control bacterial diseases in agriculture.

The proven platform of EcoPhage screens, maps and characterizes bacteriophages to design a cocktail to control bacterial diseases and was developed together with the Weizmann institute of Science.

Maian is a global company specializing in the import, distribution, manufacturing, and development of raw materials for the food, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, agricultural, and other industries. The company boasts the largest portfolio of 100% natural and sustainable substitutes, free from petroleum derivatives and animal origin, among others, and is headquartered in Brazil. Brazil is ranked 6th globally in the production of tomatoes with nearly 20 million tones harvested each year and more than 60,000 hectares of tomatoes and peppers.

Ecophage pioneers the development and commercialization of bacteriophages-based bactericides with minimal environmental impact and maximum efficacy, addressing a crucial issue in global agriculture. Their innovative products harness the power of bacteriophages—viruses uniquely targeting bacteria—to prevent and cure plants, offering nontoxic solutions for bacterial diseases.

EcoPhage aims to transform the global bactericides market in agriculture to a market that is more sustainable and safer to humans, living creatures and the environment. They do that by setting up the mission of revolutionizing agriculture by increasing plant yield, reducing disease-related losses, and promoting sustainability. The foundation of their success lies in a proprietary technological platform co-developed with the prestigious Weizmann Institute of Science. Unlike conventional pesticides that often cause environmental harm and exhibit low efficacy, their bactericides represent a natural solution with minimal negative impact, high specificity, and superior effectiveness.