Gowan Acquires Ceradis to Boost Crop Solutions

Oct 03, 2025
By Farms.com

Acquisition expands global crop protection and sustainability focus

Gowan Company has completed the acquisition of Ceradis, a Netherlands-based innovator in crop protection. The integration marks a major step in combining Gowan’s global expertise in seeds and crop protection with Ceradis’ strength in developing and formulating advanced compounds. Together, they aim to expand sustainable and innovative solutions for farmers across the world.

This acquisition enhances Arizona-based Gowan’s global presence, particularly in Europe and the Americas, while also broadening its research and development pipeline. It reflects Gowan’s commitment to offering growers tailored solutions, technical support, and a wider product portfolio.

“This acquisition strengthens Gowan’s long-term strategy of building a diversified, sustainable crop protection portfolio,” said Rob Plaice, Global Head of R&D.

“Ceradis’s unique biocontrol solutions and forward-thinking formulation technology align well with Gowan and our future. Their Bio‑mineral technologies expand our ability to deliver integrated disease management programs that combine conventional chemistry with natural mineral solutions. These multi-site mode-of-action products help preserve the effectiveness of key active ingredients, align with global sustainability trends, and ensure growers have durable solutions for the future.”

“Joining Gowan marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Ceradis,” said Willem-Jan Meulemeesters, CEO of Ceradis. “Gowan shares our deep commitment to innovation, sustainability, and providing growers with practical, science-driven solutions. Together, we will expand the reach of our biocontrol offerings, accelerating the adoption of more sustainable disease management strategies worldwide.”

The impact of the acquisition will be broad: customers gain continuity and access to more tools, employees benefit from stability and development opportunities, and authorities see a strong commitment to sustainability and food security. Ceradis will continue operating from its headquarters in Wageningen, Netherlands, while becoming part of Gowan’s international network.

Financial advisors for the transaction included Verbitsky Capital for Gowan and Rabobank for Ceradis.

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