GreenLight Biosciences Expands to Mexico Bringing Next Generation Agricultural Solutions to Farmers

GreenLight Biosciences Expands to Mexico, Bringing Next-Generation Agricultural Solutions to Farmers

Mexico City, Mexico – 12/04/2024 – GreenLight Biosciences ("The Company"), a biotechnology company pioneering RNA-based solutions for agriculture, announced the establishment of GreenLight Biosciences México, S. de R.L. de C.V. This strategic expansion marks an exciting milestone in the Company's mission to bring next-generation crop protection technologies to farmers worldwide.

The new entity will enable GreenLight Biosciences to bring its cutting-edge RNA-based agricultural solutions to Mexican farmers. The Company is currently building its local team and plans to recruit professionals in Mexico City and other key agricultural regions throughout 2025.

Among the innovative technologies to be introduced are a novel adjuvant that improves crop protection performance, and Norroa^TM, a specialized solution for beekeepers to control varroa mites, one of the most significant challenges in apiculture.

"I am incredibly proud to bring our groundbreaking technologies to Mexico, my native country," said Dr. Andrey Zarur, CEO of GreenLight Biosciences. "Mexico has a rich agricultural heritage and immense growth potential. Our expansion is more than a business opportunity – it's a commitment to support farmers with sustainable solutions that boost productivity while reducing environmental impact."

Starting in Mexico City, the Company will continue work towards commercializing advanced solutions to combat agricultural pests in this region and beyond, including mites and botrytis. The innovative solutions will also seek to address challenges like mounting pest resistance to traditional crop protection tools, food insecurity, and biodiversity loss.

By leveraging its unique RNA technology, the Company aims to provide farmers with effective and environmentally responsible next-generation crop protection tools.

About GreenLight Biosciences 

GreenLight Biosciences is researching, developing and commercializing sustainable, effective, and easy-to-use solutions for farmers and beekeepers around the world to enable more resilient food production. As a leader in RNA for agriculture, the Company has a broad pipeline addressing farmer pain points across insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides. Numerous patents protect the Company's manufacturing platform. For more information, please visit the Company's website. 

Media Contact: 
Catie Lee 

VP, Corporate Marketing and Public Affairs

clee@greenlightbio.com

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