In the presence of Agnès Pannier-Runacher, France’s Secretary of State for Economy and Finance, Solvay received the Pierre Potier Prize medal in the Products category for AgRho® S-Boost. AgRho® S-Boost, a root-boosting seed treatment uses a biodegradable formulation aimed toward rapid growth and healthy plants.
The prize, created in 2006, highlights and rewards Chemistry initiatives encouraging sustainable development and the development of eco-responsible approaches. Awarded by a panel of key figures in research, industry, and ministries, this prize has become an important benchmark for business support organizations.
According a Solvay press release, S-Boost makes use of a renewable raw material to stimulate plant growth and aid in the development of root systems to improve crop resilience and increase yields by around 3 percent. The S-Boost formulation is based on a molecule derived from the processing of plant extracts and does not contribute to fossil fuel depletion on our planet.
“Just 10 years after being recognized for our innovative RHODIASOLV™ green solvents, Solvay and Global Business Unit (GBU) Novecare are yet again recipients of the prestigious Pierre Potier Prize. We are proud to receive this honor, which acknowledges our innovation responding to the environmental and societal needs of our planet,” said Jean-Christophe Castaing, Solvay Novecare Research and Development (R&D) Expert in the press release. “S-Boost is a response to two important challenges; first, making agriculture more respectful of the environment and second, reducing economic challenges encountered each season by farmers and thereby ensuring greater income stability.”
