Key Takeaways:
- MYCOPHYTO, a start-up specializing in biosolutions, has partnered with Groupe Lauvige, a leader in custom wine bottling, to bring ecological innovations to vineyards in Southern France.
- The partnership focuses on reducing chemical fertilizers, mitigating water stress, and optimizing yields through MYCOPHYTO’s mycorrhizal fungi-based solutions.
- The collaboration supports the adoption of sustainable practices by viticulture professionals across the region.
- MYCOPHYTO’s solutions, capable of retaining up to 20% more water in the soil, proved effective during the severe 2022 drought.
- The agreement secures MYCOPHYTO’s revenue for 2025-2026 and strengthens its growth plans for 2024.
Strategic Collaboration for Sustainable Agriculture
MYCOPHYTO, an innovative French start-up specializing in biological solutions for agriculture, has announced a strategic partnership with Groupe Lauvige, a prominent player in the wine industry. Groupe Lauvige’s Lauvige Environnement division, which supports viticulture professionals in the South of France, will promote MYCOPHYTO’s solutions to its extensive client network.
The partnership introduces MYCOPHYTO’s mycorrhizal fungi-based products to the region, offering a natural way to improve soil health, retain water, and optimize crop yields. These solutions aim to address the pressing environmental challenges faced by vineyards, including water scarcity and the need to reduce chemical inputs.
A Milestone for MYCOPHYTO
“This partnership is a first for MYCOPHYTO in deploying our innovation in vineyards,” said Justine Lipuma, CEO and Co-founder of MYCOPHYTO. “It not only strengthens our revenue forecast for 2025 and 2026 but also supports our 2024 growth strategy. This collaboration reflects our commitment to pioneering and responsible agriculture.”
Lipuma also highlighted the effectiveness of their solutions: “Our products have demonstrated the ability to maintain yields under severe drought conditions, such as in 2022. With the capacity to retain up to 20% more water in the soil, they provide a vital advantage for the viticulture sector.”
Advancing Ecological Practices
The partnership is also a step forward in Groupe Lauvige’s commitment to sustainability. Joël Lauvige, President of Groupe Lauvige, emphasized the importance of ecological transitions: “Promoting the return of life to our soils is the foundation of efficient ecological transition. Knowing we can act makes it a responsibility to do so. Today, we know—so we act.”
The relationship between MYCOPHYTO and Groupe Lauvige was fostered through Les Alchimistes PACA, an organization transforming food waste into compost to regenerate soils, with Joël Lauvige actively involved as a volunteer.
Accelerating Sustainable Solutions
The partnership enables Groupe Lauvige’s clients to access cutting-edge innovations to address environmental challenges in viticulture. By providing effective solutions and expert support, the collaboration aims to accelerate the adoption of sustainable practices in the region.
With a growing demand for ecological solutions from producers, this partnership reinforces MYCOPHYTO’s mission to lead innovation in sustainable agriculture while supporting Groupe Lauvige’s vision of a greener future for viticulture.
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