Key Takeaways
- Roquette has launched NEOSORB® AG, a new plant-based multifunctional polyol range for sustainable agriculture formulations, targeting agriscience formulators working on crop resilience, nutrient delivery, and foliar systems.
- The range comprises two liquid grades: NEOSORB® AG S50 (69.5–70.5% dry matter, 10% mannitol, ≥69% sorbitol) and NEOSORB® AG L20 (65% dry matter, 10% mannitol, 50–70% sorbitol on dry matter).
- In tomato trials under salinity stress, foliar application of NEOSORB® AG S50 delivered improvements in biomass, chlorophyll content, and root length compared to a sodium chloride control.
- The range is positioned for use in adjuvants, liquid fertilisers, foliar nutrition, micronutrient formulations, and biostimulants.
- The launch follows Roquette's 2024 rebrand of its Plant Care division as Agriscience, reflecting a broader strategic focus on high-value agricultural formulation ingredients.
Roquette Launches NEOSORB® AG Polyol Range for Agricultural Formulations
Roquette has introduced NEOSORB® AG, a new plant-based multifunctional polyol range designed for agriscience formulation applications. The product line is aimed at formulators developing high-value agricultural solutions that combine biostimulant potential, moisture retention for foliar and liquid fertiliser systems, and organic complexation for micronutrient delivery. The launch adds a new platform ingredient to Roquette's Agriscience portfolio, which was established following the company's 2024 rebrand of its Plant Care division.
The NEOSORB® AG range responds to demand from agriscience professionals for multifunctional ingredients that deliver consistent quality and application performance across a broad range of crop protection and nutrition systems.
Two Grades with Distinct Composition Profiles
The range is available in two liquid grades, each with a defined composition suited to different formulation objectives. NEOSORB® AG S50 is a clear syrup with 69.5–70.5% dry matter, a minimum of 69% sorbitol, and 10% mannitol, providing a precisely defined profile for formulators requiring a consistent input. In tomato trials under salinity stress, foliar application of NEOSORB® AG S50 produced improvements in biomass, chlorophyll content, and root length compared to the sodium chloride control, demonstrating biostimulant potential under abiotic stress.
NEOSORB® AG L20 is formulated with 65% dry matter, 10% mannitol, and 50–70% sorbitol on dry matter, offering a more flexible profile suited to a wider range of agricultural applications including adjuvants, liquid fertilisers, foliar nutrition, micronutrient products, and biostimulants. The grade supports moisture retention, nutrient delivery, and plant resilience in formulation systems where flexibility is a priority.
“Through the NEOSORB® AG range, we offer formulators more flexibility to develop innovative high-value solutions adapted to their product design objectives and market needs,” said Julien Honoré, Head of Agriscience at Roquette.
Addressing Demand for Multifunctional Formulation Ingredients
The launch reflects broader market dynamics in sustainable agriculture formulation, where growers facing increasing environmental stress are driving demand for inputs that combine multiple functional benefits in a single ingredient. By combining humectancy, biostimulant activity, and complexation capacity, NEOSORB® AG positions Roquette to serve formulators working across the nutrition, crop protection, and biostimulant segments simultaneously. Readers tracking agri-input innovation can follow ongoing coverage on iGrow News.
