Key Takeaways
- Roquette has expanded and renamed its plant care activity to Agriscience, following the integration of the acquired IFF Pharma Solutions portfolio.
- The Agriscience portfolio now includes a wide range of plant-based and bio-based inputs used in fertilizer, biostimulation, biocontrol, and seed treatment.
- The offering spans brands such as METHOCEL™, Lattice®, Accelerate®, Aquacoat®, Scogin®, SOLULYS®, AGROBIND™, GLUCIDEX®, and NEOSORB® AG.
- Roquette opened a new Customer Technical Services (CTS) Application Lab in Geneva, Illinois, in 2025 to expand technical support and collaborative crop research.
- Leadership emphasized the company’s long-term commitment to innovation, sustainability, and high-performing crop solutions.
Roquette Repositions Plant Care Activity Under New Agriscience Brand
Roquette, a global supplier of plant-based ingredients, has announced a major expansion and rebranding of its plant care activity under the new name Agriscience. The evolution follows Roquette’s integration of the IFF Pharma Solutions portfolio, enhancing its capabilities across fertilizer, biostimulation, biocontrol, and seed treatment applications.
By combining Roquette’s legacy expertise with innovative technologies gained through the acquisition, Agriscience reinforces the company’s commitment to delivering sustainable, high-performance crop care solutions worldwide.
Expanded Portfolio to Support Sustainable Agriculture
The Agriscience division now offers a broader range of sustainable, plant-based inputs designed to support crop nutrition, protection, and seed treatment. The portfolio includes:
- Cellulosic brands: METHOCEL™, Lattice®, Accelerate®, Aquacoat®
- Seaweed-based products: Scogin®
- Legacy plant-based solutions: SOLULYS®, AGROBIND™, GLUCIDEX®, NEOSORB® AG
These products are used across bio-agriculture applications, enabling industrial partners to improve crop performance while adopting environmentally responsible practices.
Strengthening Technical Support Through a New U.S. Application Lab
Roquette’s commitment to Agriscience is supported by the recent opening of a dedicated Customer Technical Services (CTS) Application Lab in Geneva, Illinois, in September 2025. The facility adds U.S.-based hands-on technical capabilities to complement Roquette’s European operations.
The lab provides:
- Localized customer collaboration
- Tailored plant trials
- Seed treatment formulation support
- Advanced product testing and evaluation
These capabilities accelerate the development of application-focused solutions and enhance customer experience through closer technical engagement.
Roquette's Leadership Highlights New Chapter for Crop Care
Julien Honoré, Head of Agriscience & Fermentation at Roquette, emphasized the strategic importance of the rebranding. “Renaming our plant care activity to Agriscience signals a new chapter in how we support our partners in the field. With the integration of the acquired IFF Pharma Solutions portfolio, we’re able to offer an even wider range of sustainable solutions tailored to the demands of modern agriculture. Our team empowers growers and industry leaders to achieve more resilient, high-performing crops while staying true to our commitment to innovation and sustainability and shaping the transition to a more sustainable agriculture.”
