Sponsors & Partners

Ferrero Hazelnut Company (HCo) is the Ferrero Group division dedicated to the global hazelnut value chain. Founded in 2015 and operating in 10 countries, HCo works to support quality, continuity, sustainability, traceability and availability of hazelnuts, a strategic raw material for the Group, while promoting responsible agricultural practices and strengthening relationships with growers and local communities.

Through collaborations with universities, research institutions and technical experts, Ferrero HCo supports initiatives aimed at advancing knowledge, innovation and sustainable agronomic practices across the hazelnut sector. Particular attention is given to improving climate resilience, biodiversity preservation, soil health, and the continuous improvement of agricultural and post-harvest practices.

As a sponsor of BREBCA 2026, Ferrero HCo highlights its commitment to fostering dialogue between industry, academia and research, supporting collaboration across the agricultural value chain and contributing to more sustainable and resilient food systems and production processes through scientific collaboration and knowledge exchange.

With nearly 40 years of experience, BIOPLANET is Italy’s leading producer of beneficial insects and mites for biological pest control in agriculture. Founded in 1985 as a spin-off of the University of Bologna under the guidance of Giorgio Celli, the company has grown into an international player through its long-standing collaboration with CBC.

Together with CBC BIOGARD, BIOPLANET offers a unique and comprehensive portfolio of science-based, low-impact crop protection solutions developed to the highest standards of quality and reliability.

The answers to many of today’s agricultural and environmental challenges are already out there: in nature itself. At Koppert, we explore, understand, and apply these natural solutions in partnership with nature. We do this using natural enemies to control pests, bumblebees for pollination, and microorganism that support, protect, and strengthen crops.

Since 1967, we’ve been helping growers worldwide cultivate healthier crops with high-quality biological crop protection, establishing Koppert as a global reference in biocontrol. Over the years, in collaboration with universities, research centers and private institutes, we have built a global network of technicians and researchers active in training and developing new protocols that include natural and innovative solutions for managing pest and disease in both the indoor and outdoor markets.

Founded in 1972, Sant'Orsola S.c.A. is one of Italy’s leading fruit and vegetable cooperatives, with a strong commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability. Based in Trentino, the cooperative brings together hundreds of growers and is widely recognized at both national and international levels for the excellence of its strawberries and small berries, produced under rigorous quality standards and supported by continuous investment in research and development. Through an integrated organizational model and a deep focus on environmental and social responsibility, Sant’Orsola stands as a benchmark in the European agri-food sector, promoting a responsible, traceable, and future-oriented approach to agriculture. 

MDPI is a leading open-access academic publisher committed to the rapid and wide dissemination of high-quality scientific research across disciplines.

For the BREBCA 2026 meeting, MDPI is sponsoring the journals Environments, Insects, Agronomy, and Agriculture, supporting the dissemination of research in environmental sciences, entomology, agronomy, and sustainable agricultural systems.