With over three decades of dedication to biotechnology and environmental sustainability in agriculture, Futureco Bioscience has quietly grown into a global player in the biological input sector—developing and manufacturing a robust portfolio of biostimulants, biocontrol products, and biofertilizers that now support growers in over 50 countries. Today, Futureco Bioscience turns to a new frontier: China’s high-performance protected horticulture sector.

As China intensifies its focus on safe, high-yield agricultural practices, the shift toward biologicals has moved from vision to necessity and nowhere is this more evident than in greenhouse horticulture. With more than four million hectares dedicated to protected vegetable production, China’s greenhouses are the engines of year-round food security. Yet they also represent one of the most demanding environments for crop performance, input efficiency, and soil resilience. Futureco Bioscience believes this is precisely where its science-based solutions can make a difference. At this critical juncture, Futureco Bioscience is entering the conversation with a clear proposition: science-backed biostimulants that boost crop productivity, even in adverse conditions.

A global Company with a clear commitment to science and sustainability

Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Spain, Futureco Bioscience is a fully integrated biotechnology company dedicated to the development, production, and global distribution of high-performance biostimulants, biofertilizers, and biological crop protection products. Its solutions are present in over 50 countries, including strategic markets such as Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Peru, Morocco, South Africa, Egypt, the United States, Italy, France—and, of course, Spain. With a strong focus on high-value crops such as greenhouse vegetables, fruit trees, and export-oriented tropical crops, Futureco Bioscience brings together in-house R&D, regulatory expertise, and technical field support to deliver science-based solutions that improve crop resilience, increase input efficiency, and safeguard quality in the face of mounting climate and market pressures.

Scientists at work inside Futureco Bioscience’s R&D and innovation center, equipped with state-of-the-art labs and climate chambers.

The company’s entry into China comes at a pivotal moment for the domestic greenhouse vegetable sector. With more than four million hectares of protected cultivation, China leads the world in greenhouse vegetable production. Yet, challenges such as soil fatigue, disease pressure, and the long-term effects of synthetic input overuse continue to threaten yield stability and farmer profitability.

Futureco Bioscience sees this as a key opportunity. By introducing its science-backed biological inputs, the company aims to support Chinese growers and distributors in enhancing crop performance while also helping them differentiate their portfolios and align with the country’s growing demand for safer, eco-friendly agricultural solutions.

Boosting root biomass and plant immunity at once

Futureco Bioscience’s approach to biostimulation goes beyond conventional plant enhancers. With RadiSanPro, the company offers a solution that not only promotes robust root development and improves nutrient and water uptake, but also activates the plant’s natural immune system at the root interface. At the core of its action is an innovative mechanism: RadiSanPro stimulates apoplastic plant immunity, triggering a controlled oxidative burst in the extracellular space. This transient release of reactive oxygen species acts as a signal, enhancing plant resilience against fungal infections and nematodes.

This dual effect—physical root growth combined with immune system activation—gives RadiSanPro a distinct advantage, especially in protected horticulture environments where soil fatigue, transplant shock, and early-stage root stress are major risks. Trials in intensive production systems have demonstrated that RadiSanPro increases root density, improves anchorage, and ensures greater uniformity across beds, ultimately supporting higher and more consistent yields.

For Chinese greenhouse producers of solanaceae and cucurbits, where every square meter must deliver peak productivity, RadiSanPro provides a scientifically validated solution to enhance root functionality and crop resilience—laying the foundation for productive and profitable growing cycles.

In controlled trials conducted in greenhouse systems, RadiSanPro has consistently improved transplant success, increased root biomass, boosted early-stage vigor, and strengthened resistance to fungal pressure. These benefits are particularly critical for crops like tomato and cucumber, where plant establishment in the first weeks determines the success of the entire cycle.

RadiSanPro and Citogrower in use at a commercial pepper greenhouse in Almería, Spain.

Optimizing shoot formation to maximize yield potential

While strong root development lays the foundation, it is the above-ground vegetative growth that ultimately determines yield potential. This is where Citogrower comes in. Designed to promote shoot formation, stimulate cell division, and ensure balanced biomass accumulation, Citogrower enhances the plant’s photosynthetic efficiency, supports robust branching, and facilitates a smooth transition to flowering and fruit set.

In high-performance greenhouse crops like tomato and pepper—where productivity is closely tied to light interception and optimal leaf development—the ability to fine-tune vegetative growth without triggering excessive elongation is critical. Citogrower has consistently demonstrated this capacity in intensive production systems, and Futureco Bioscience is now positioned to bring that same level of performance to Chinese growers.

Notably, Citogrower also contributes to growth synchronization, a key advantage in managing flowering windows and optimizing labor and harvest schedules. This feature is especially valuable for China’s greenhouse vegetable producers, who often work within tight seasonal and logistical frameworks.

Beyond products: a partnership model for sustainable success

The value proposition of these products lies not only in their formulations—rooted in advanced plant physiology, scientific development and validated through field data—but also in the collaborative model that Futureco Bioscience brings to its partnerships. The company does not operate as a mere input provider. It positions itself as a long-term innovation partner, offering technical support, regulatory assistance, and a flexible commercial approach. 

In addition, Futureco Bioscience offers field trial protocols, technical training, and marketing support. The company’s team includes agronomists, microbiologists, and regulatory specialists who can work closely with local partners to ensure both technical performance and market acceptance. 

″We see China not just as a market, but as a partner in the global shift toward climate-smart agriculture,″ says Maria Jose Lis, Business Development and Marketing Director at Futureco Bioscience. ″Protected horticulture is already highly professionalized in China, but it is under increasing pressure to reduce chemical loads, respond to stricter residue regulations, and maintain profitability. This is where we come in—with science-backed biologicals that enhance crop resilience, quality, and yield, without compromising environmental safety.″

Fully integrated, globally ready

With its state-of-the-art headquarters in Olèrdola housing both laboratories and production facilities, Futureco Bioscience ensures traceability and quality control at every step—from raw material sourcing to final product delivery. This vertical integration enables faster adaptation to local crop requirements, regulatory frameworks, and application systems. It also allows the company to support partners through the complexities of registration and commercialization, especially in regulated markets like China, where distributors need more than just a product—they need a compliant, scalable solution.

Rafael Juncosa, CEO and President of Futureco Bioscience, leading the company’s global expansion and strategic partnerships.

Science-based biologicals to grow your portfolio—now seeking strategic partners in China

As the Chinese government continues to drive the transition away from synthetic agrochemicals and toward biological alternatives, the opportunity for strategic collaboration has never been stronger. Backed by rigorous in-house R&D and a fully integrated manufacturing model—from raw material sourcing to production and quality control—Futureco Bioscience is now actively seeking distribution partners in China who share its vision: boosting productivity without compromising sustainability. 

With deep expertise in regulatory affairs, field protocols, and technical positioning, the company offers a comprehensive support model. But Futureco Bioscience is selective: it seeks distribution partners with strong technical know-how, a portfolio aligned with high-value horticulture, and above all, a long-term commitment to grower success and sustainable agriculture.

Source:AgNews