Since 2019, we have partnered with Valto to exclusively distribute their product V10. Thanks to our extensive global sales network in greenhouse horticulture, we can effectively address the Pepino mosaic virus, which has been accountable for substantial losses in tomato production around the world, with V10.
What Is V10?
V10 is composed of two mild variants of the Pepino mosaic virus (VX1 and VC1) and provides twofold protection against various damaging symptoms of the PepMV EU, PepMV LP and PepMV CH2. V10 also suppresses PepMV US1(CH1) symptoms. The Pepino mosaic virus is very adaptable and causes damaging symptoms such as leaf or stem necrosis and fruit discoloration, fruit size reduction and cracking. Transmission is often the result of impinging plant sap, when working with tomato plants, and by exposure of the plants to infected materials such as clothing and tools.
‘You can compare V10 to a flu vaccination’ explains Guido Roozemond. ‘V10 is used preventatively and needs to be applied to young plants. In a lot of countries, multiple strains of Pepino mosaic virus are present. In Europe the EU an CH2 variant are widespread. V10 covers this broad range of Pepino mosaic virus variants due to its double protection This twofold protection is what distinguishes us from our competitors’. Since its introduction this natural crop protection agent has been successfully used by growers all over the world and currently protects a substantial percentage of the total production of tomatoes globally.
V10: A Success Story
V10 is now registered in 37 countries, including England, Portugal, Mexico, Spain, Canada, Italy, Poland, and France. Our collaboration has led to an impressive growth of over 80% per year on average since the start. We expect V10 to continue its strong growth in the coming years, especially with the anticipated approval in the US later this year.
New Acount Manager At Valto
We are pleased to introduce Mitchel Visser, the new Account Manager at Valto Biocontrol. Since April 1st, Mitchel has been working with us to help growers worldwide combat the Pepino mosaic virus. Mitchel, 30 years old and residing in Naaldwijk, has extensive experience in horticulture and assimilation lighting for growers.