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InnovPlantProtect launches new website to mark 7 years of activity

January 24, 2026
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Ines Ferreira

O InnovPlantProtect (InPP), Collaborative Laboratory specializing in biological and digital solutions for crop protection, aligned with the emerging challenges of agriculture, will launch its new institutional website on January 24th, on a symbolic date marking 7 years working in the agricultural sector.

This launch is part of a phase of institutional evolution and consolidation InPP, reinforcing its strategy of proximity to the sector, clarity in the communication of its competencies and affirmation as a strategic partner for companies, producers, associations and public bodies.

An even clearer, more up-to-date and sector-oriented platform

With a renewed structure and a more intuitive browsing experience, the new website features:

an area of Services and Products completely reorganized, which facilitates access to specialized services, laboratory capabilities and biological and digital solutions developed by InPP, as well as to a updated catalog of services and biosolutions;
more complete institutional content that reinforces transparency, scientific rigor and CoLAB's mission;
a clearer presentation of scientific skills and research areas, highlighting the impact of the work carried out by InPP's multidisciplinary teams.

New image, same mission - but reinforced

The launch of the website is accompanied by the implementation of InnovPlantProtect's new visual identity, This reflects the maturity of CoLAB and its future ambitions.

The new image - accompanied by the slogan “Innovate together. Protect better.” - reflects InPP's ongoing commitment to:

Developing new generation biological and digital solutions;
Promoting safer, more innovative and more productive agriculture;
Strengthen collaboration and partnership with the agricultural sector and the innovation ecosystem.

A new phase for InPP

The digital and visual renovation is part of a broader strategy of maturity and consolidation, Through this initiative, InPP aims to strengthen its role as a scientific and technological partner for the agricultural sector in applied research and the development of crop protection solutions.

According to António Saraiva, InPP's executive director: “This new website isn't just a digital revamp - it's a reflection of the ambition we have for our future and how we want to communicate with the sector. We want every visitor to understand the purpose that drives us: to create innovative solutions that protect crops, boost productivity and contribute to more sustainable agricultural systems. InPP is entering a new phase, with a clearer, more accessible identity aligned with the real needs of agriculture and a renewed commitment to real impact on the ground.”

Available from January 24th

The new InnovPlantProtect website will be available from January 24th at: https://iplantprotect.pt/

2026 begins with new InnovPlantProtect features

January 16, 2026
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Ines Ferreira

The start of a new year also marks a new cycle for InnovPlantProtect. In 2026, InPP enters a phase of evolution and consolidation, with several new features that reinforce its position as a strategic partner for the intelligent transformation of agriculture.

Over the next few months, initiatives, content and tools will be presented that reflect the work carried out by our teams in the areas of applied research, biological solutions, specialized services and digital innovation.

The first step in this new phase will be presented in the next January 24th, InnovPlantProtect is celebrating the date 7 years in business at the service of the agricultural sector.

Until then, we continue to prepare a range of new products that reflect our mission to promote safer, more innovative and more productive agriculture.

Stay tuned. What's coming is just the beginning.

Sustainability that Generates Value: InPP debates the role of ESG in the future of the fruit and vegetable sector

December 3, 2025
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Ines Ferreira

InnovPlantProtect (InPP) was present at the conference “Building value together”, organized by our associate FNOP - National Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producers' Organizations.

InPP's executive director, António Saraiva, moderated the panel “Sustainability that generates value: The role of ESG in the future of the sector”, which included interventions from Catarina Pinto Correia (VdA), Cristina Câmara (APED), Filipa Saldanha (Crédito Agrícola), Joana Oom de Sousa (Sovena) and Rui Veríssimo Baptista (Companhia das Lezírias).

The opening session was given by Domingos dos Santos, president of FNOP and a member of CoLAB's Board of Directors of our CoLAB.

The meeting brought together producer organizations, farmers, companies, experts and political decision-makers to discuss the current challenges and look to the future of the national fruit and vegetable sector.

With the participation of national and international experts, the conference was a privileged space for sharing experiences and strategic reflection, focusing on the organization of production and the role of public policies in promoting sustainable growth.

Congratulations to FNOP for the initiative and the ability to bring together a panel of excellent speakers, making this conference a relevant and topical milestone for the sector.

Image credits: Voz do Campo magazine

EVENTS

INPP CO-ORGANIZES EVENT ON TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION IN POTATO PRODUCTION IN PORTUGAL

October 2, 2024
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InPP co-organizes event on technology and innovation in potato production in Portugal

October 2, 2024
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Ines Ferreira

With the theme “Technologies and Innovations in Potato Production”, the information session is organized by Porbatata - Associação da Batata de Portugal, in collaboration with InnovPlantProtect (InPP), and will take place on October 30 at the INIAV Auditorium in Elvas.

The aim of the event will be to explore the themes of biotechnological breeding and pest and disease monitoring. The program will feature technical presentations by various members of the InPP team, namely Pedro Fevereiro, CoLAB's executive director, and researcher Cláudia Rato Silva, who will talk about Biotechnological Breeding and Pest and Disease Resistance. Department directors Ilaria Marengo and Ricardo Ramiro will also take part in the initiative and talk about Pest and Disease Monitoring and Control.

This will be a unique opportunity for farmers, sector specialists and industry professionals to learn about and discuss the latest trends and innovations in industrial potato production.

See the full program in the image below. Registration for the event is free and can be done through the following registration link available here.

The initiative is co-financed by the PDR2020 - Mainland Rural Development Program.

Join this initiative, starting at 2:30 pm.

InPP was present at the CoLAB ForestWISE Open Day

September 30, 2024
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Ines Ferreira

The ForestWISE Collaborative Laboratory (CoLAB) marked its sixth anniversary with an Open Day last Friday, September 27, which brought together the main players in the field. players in the fields of forestry and fire, including other CoLABs, companies, industries, universities, public bodies, associations and interface centers, among other strategic partners.

The initiative, which took place at the ForestWISE CoLAB headquarters on the campus of the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro in Vila Real, aimed to showcase the best of what is being done in the fields of forestry and fire in Portugal, through a display of the main products and services developed by this CoLAB over the last six years, whose main objective is to promote innovation, sustainability and knowledge transfer in the forestry sector.

At various themed stations distributed along an interactive circuit, participants were able to follow live demonstrations carried out by the Forest and Fire CoLAB team. Valuing and digitizing the forest, fire defence strategies, bioeconomy and participatory processes for integrated forest and fire management were some of the topics covered in this showcase of products and services, as well as projects coordinated by CoLAB.

The celebration was joined by the Secretary of State for the Economy, João Rui Ferreira, and the President of the Recovering Portugal Mission Structure, Fernando Alfaiate.