GreenLight Biosciences
GreenLight Biosciences develops high-quality, affordable RNA solutions for sustainable food production, focusing on pest management with a favorable environmental safety profile.
GreenLight Biosciences Services
GreenLight Biosciences offers high-quality, affordable RNA solutions designed for large-scale production. Their services primarily focus on creating RNA-based technologies that contribute to sustainable food production and effective pest management. GreenLight Biosciences' platform excels in producing complex biological molecules at a competitive cost while maintaining high quality.
GreenLight Biosciences Products
GreenLight Biosciences has a robust product pipeline focused on sustainable and responsible solutions in agriculture. Key products include Calantha, a bio-insecticide designed to control the Colorado potato beetle, and an innovative RNA-based product aimed at controlling the Varroa destructor mite to protect honeybees. Their product portfolio also includes solutions for insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides that aim to leave low or no residues, thus ensuring food safety and security.
GreenLight Biosciences Sector
GreenLight Biosciences operates in the biotechnology and agriculture sectors, with a strong emphasis on sustainable food production. Their work addresses challenges related to food safety and security, and their RNA-based solutions aim to provide effective pest management with favorable environmental safety profiles. The company supports the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and is actively involved in advancing the field of agricultural biotechnology.
GreenLight Biosciences History
GreenLight Biosciences has made significant strides in the agricultural biotechnology space, including the development of RNA-based solutions for pest control. In 2021, they were ranked #71 on Forward Fooding’s FoodTech 500 list, and their Varroa destructor mite-control product was named a finalist in Fast Company's World Changing Ideas list. In August 2022, they announced $109 million in financing. Their manufacturing plant in Rochester, New York, is notable for being the largest RNA production facility by volume globally, with a capacity of 0.5 tons/year.
GreenLight Biosciences Notable Projects and Initiatives
GreenLight Biosciences partnered with Queensland University of Technology to tackle the fall armyworm using RNA technology. Their Calantha bio-insecticide has gained US EPA approval for controlling Colorado potato beetles and is effective at a minimal dosage of 9.9 g/hectare. Further, their ongoing project to develop an EPA-approved product for controlling the Varroa destructor mite is aimed at safeguarding honeybee populations. These initiatives underscore their commitment to developing sustainable, targeted pest control solutions that prioritize environmental safety.
