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New authorisation for CedrozT in Greece
New authorisation for CedrozT in Greece.
About this update from Eden Research Plc
[{"type":"text","content":"\n \n \n RNS Number : 1412V\n Eden Research plc\n 05 August 2020\n \n \n \n \n 5 August 2020 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eden Research Plc\n \n \n (\"Eden\" or \"Company\")\n \n \n New authorisation for Cedroz\n ™\n in Greece\n \n \n Eden Research plc (AIM: EDEN), the AIM-quoted company focused on sustainable biopesticides and plastic-free formulation technology for use in global crop protection, animal health and consumer products industries, announces that its commercial collaborator, Eastman Chemical Company (\"Eastman\"), has received authorisation for the sale of Cedroz™ in Greece, to be sold to the market via regional distributor K&N Efthymiadis ('KNE'). \n \n \n Greece is considered an important market in the EU for the commercialisation of Cedroz, with fruit and vegetable crops accounting for 18.8% of total agriculture production. The Cedroz authorisation covers both indoor and outdoor use on a wide variety of crops, including strawberries, tomatoes, aubergine, peppers, okra, cucumber, zucchini, pumpkin, melon and watermelon. Cedroz is a bionematicide that tackles root knot nematodes, a pest that causes severe damage to crops globally, both in open field and greenhouse situations. \n \n \n Currently, 93% of the glasshouse space in Greece is used for vegetable production, and produce has been in higher demand during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Athens Central Market (OKAA) reported in the peak of the crisis that wholesale prices had increased by 50% in tomatoes and 5% in cucumbers. Tomatoes are Greece's main vegetable export, shipping to 40 countries around the world, primarily in Europe, Middle East and USA. Over the past three years, the UK has spent approximately EUR 22.5 million on average for supplies of Greek tomato products accounting for more than 36% of the total Greek turnover of tomato paste, canned tomatoes, and tomato sauces. \n \n \n The demand for Cedroz stems from it being residue-free and having a zero-day pre-harvest interval, which allows for applications right up to harvest. This stands Eden's product in good stead for inclusion in crop protection programmes that meet consumer demand for quality produce that is free from pesticide residues and intentionally added plastics. Heightened consumer awareness about the origins and standards of the food they purchase and the presence of...