BioBest Acquires Technology and Staff from Ecoation
July 18, 2025 
A greenhouse worker using a tablet to control an agricultural system on herb crops. | Photo: Toa55 via Adobe Stock
Biobest, a division of the BioFirst Group specializing in biocontrol and natural pollination for horticulture, has acquired technology and personnel from its external technology partner Ecoation Innovative Solutions, Inc. The acquired technology, products, and staff have become a part of Biobest’s global High-Tech Development and Customer Success Center, reinforcing its commitment to advancing integrated pest management (IPM) automation tools.
The Biobest technology acquisition agreement includes the Crop-Scanner monitoring and scouting tool, the OKO 2 IPM and yield prediction solution, and associated intellectual properties. In addition, Ecoation’s staff that is experienced in developing and maintaining these products will join the Biobest team.
“This acquisition will not only ensure the uninterrupted access for all customers to these automated monitoring and scouting products but also strengthen our portfolio and bring its future development roadmap under our direct control,” says Jean-Marc Vandoorne, CEO of BioFirst Group. “It also demonstrates our strategic commitment to high-tech tools as cornerstones for providing total IPM solutions.”