Stocktons' Timorex Gold® Biofungicide Receives Label Extension in Colombia

BOGOTÁ, Colombia, February 17, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

The Stockton Group (STK), a leader in the development, manufacturing and marketing of plant extract based biopesticides, today announced that its Timorex Gold^® Biofungicide obtained from the Colombian Agricultural Institute - ICA a label extension to include a broader array of crops and diseases, such as Passionfruit (Granadilla, Maracuya, Curuba) (Roña - Alternaria sp. + Cladosporium sp.), Carnation (Fusarium oxysporum) and Potato (Phytophthora infestans ).

"This label extension marks another key milestone in our efforts to bring comprehensive innovation solutions to our agricultural sector," explained Jose Antonio Estevez, Country Manager of Stockton Colombia SAS. "Colombian growers using our product Timorex Gold^® will be able to comply with the import requirements of the United States, Europe and some Asian countries, where their products are being sold."

Timorex Gold^® is a biofungicide that can be used as a standalone product or in rotation with other synthetic fungicides or in a tank mix, while reducing the chemical load.

Timorex Gold^® is the smart way to grow! 

About the Stockton Group 

The Stockton Group (Stockton) specializes in the development, manufacturing and marketing of plant extract based bio-pesticides. Its core focus is on their integration alongside conventional chemical products into conventional agriculture spraying programs and creating a balanced, cleaner and healthier agricultural environment.

Stockton has an active R&D program for the development of future natural products for crop protection. In this area, the Group has a unique research and development center in Israel and invests substantial resources in developing Bio Control products. Stockton has a variety of products adapted to regional needs, biological parameters and regulatory guidelines, and is active in more than 35 counties worldwide.

Stockton's flagship product Timorex Gold^® is used to control a broad spectrum of crop diseases. The product demonstrates an efficacy similar to that of chemical fungicides, and is suitable for use with both conventional and organic crops. Timorex Gold^® is registered and sold in over 30 countries.

Stockton is an international company established in 1994 as a privately-owned company and has a staff of 40 employees in Israel, and around 120 employees worldwide. The company has offices in 20 countries and operates in about 40 countries.

Contact: For more information, please visit our website: http://www.stockton-ag.com, or contact Judy Jamuy at: +972-52-7599242 or judy@stockton-ag.com