GreenLight Biosciences, Inc. is expanding its operations into Brazil, offering its RNA-based crop protection technologies to farmers in one of the world’s largest agri-markets.

The RNA technology developed by GreenLight Biosciences is highly selective to a farmer’s pest of concern, which benefits the maintenance of beneficial insects and biodiversity. The products are designed to degrade quickly in the environment, preserving soil health and water quality. It also offers a new mode of action, making it a great fit for pests where resistance makes control a constant challenge for producers.

The company chose Piracicaba, the Brazilian capital of ag technology, for its headquarters in Brazil.

“Agribusiness in Brazil has enormous potential and we have a strategic plan to invest and grow in the country”, said Dr. Andrey Zarur, CEO of GreenLight Biosciences. “We know that Brazilian producers face issues that directly impact results, and we are committed to offering affordable, effective and sustainable solutions that help protect crops and can serve as an additional tool for integrated pest management.”

Areadne Zorzetto, who leads sales and marketing in Latin America for GreenLight Biosciences, said they are the only company in the world with a foliar RNA product available on the market. In Brazil, the company is already selling Fortivance, an enhancer adjuvant for insecticides, and advancing towards the registration of the first RNA product in Brazil.

GreenLight Biosciences’ presence in Brazil is supported by a $25M strategic investment from Just Climate, a new investor focused on scaling solutions for the highest-greenhouse gas emitting sectors of the economy. Just Climate is supported by a local advisory board with deep expertise in Brazilian agribusiness, including Marcos Jank, Professor of Global Agribusiness at Insper, and Pedro Fernandes, Head of Agribusiness at Itaú BBA. The investment aims to strengthen the company’s operations in the country in the long term, including considering a business plan with new product launches coming soon. Furthermore, this movement aims to expand Brazilian producers’ access to cutting-edge technological solutions.

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