Key takeaways
- Indovinya introduced the SURFOM® ETHOS product line to address formulation challenges in biopesticides.
- The portfolio includes surfactants, thickeners, antifreeze agents, and polymers for biological formulations.
- The solution is designed to improve stability, efficacy, and usability from laboratory to field.
- Indovinya highlighted continued growth in the global bioinput market alongside technical barriers.
- The company will present SURFOM® ETHOS at ABIM 2025 in Basel, Switzerland.
Indovinya introduces SURFOM® ETHOS for biological crop protection
Indovinya, the specialty chemicals and surfactants division of Indorama Ventures, announced the launch of SURFOM® ETHOS, a new product line developed to meet the specific formulation needs of biologically based agricultural inputs.
The company stated that SURFOM® ETHOS was designed to support the growing use of biopesticides by addressing technical and application barriers that continue to limit adoption. The portfolio focuses on optimising performance across the full development cycle, from laboratory formulation through to field application.
Formulation toolbox designed for biopesticides
The SURFOM® ETHOS portfolio consists of customizable components including surfactants, thickeners, antifreeze agents, and polymers. According to Indovinya, these ingredients enhance key physical properties of agricultural formulations, including stability, efficacy, and ease of use.
The company noted that the versatility of the portfolio allows formulators to fine-tune performance across a range of biological products while preserving biological integrity. The approach is intended to support formulations derived from living organisms such as bacteria, fungi, and viruses, as well as natural compounds of plant or microbial origin.
Addressing market growth and formulation challenges
Priscila Catelani, Marketing and R&D Director for Crop Solutions at Indovinya, said that demand for biological crop protection products continues to increase as regulations on synthetic pesticides tighten. She cited a CropLife Brazil study estimating the global bioinput market could reach $45 billion within eight years, representing annual growth of 13% to 14% through 2032.
Despite this growth, Indovinya highlighted that biopesticide formulation remains complex due to high production costs, limited storage stability, and sensitivity to environmental conditions. The company stated that formulation science plays a critical role in overcoming these challenges without compromising biological performance.
R&D capabilities and customer collaboration
Indovinya explained that SURFOM® ETHOS reflects a purpose-driven chemistry approach, with solutions co-developed alongside customers. The company brings together formulation science, microbiology expertise, and field application experience to deliver consistent results.
Its Research & Development infrastructure includes a dedicated biological laboratory and advanced application tools such as a Spray Chamber designed to simulate real-world field conditions and assess application performance.
Indovinya to showcase SURFOM® ETHOS at ABIM 2025
Indovinya confirmed it will present SURFOM® ETHOS at the Annual Biocontrol Industry Meeting (ABIM 2025), taking place from October 20 to 22 at the Congress Center in Basel, Switzerland. At booth 188, the company will engage with industry stakeholders to discuss formulation strategies and biological crop protection solutions aligned with evolving market needs.
