Davis, California, USA
November 13, 2014
Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc. (MBI), (Nasdaq:MBII), a leading provider of bio-based pest management and plant health products for the agriculture, turf and ornamental and water treatment markets, is pleased to announce that its Marrone Michigan Manufacturing (M3) facility in Bangor, Michigan has received a 2014 "Green Agribusiness Award" from the Michigan Agri-Business Association (MABA).
The awards recognize companies for pursuing sustainability requirements across the scope of agricultural production that help agriculture further protect water quality and the Great Lakes, and achieve the greatest possible yields while protecting the environment.
"Every day, consumers are more connected to our food system and they want to know that Michigan agriculture is producing food in a sustainable way," said Jim Byrum, President of MABA. "In addition, our industry knows the value of protecting our air, water and Great Lakes for coming generations. By pursuing a wide range of sustainability criteria under the Green Agribusiness Designation Program, companies across the state, such as Marrone Bio Innovations, are leading the way on this important issue."
The M3 facility, which held its Grand Opening on July 1, 2014, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of MBI. Currently three MBI product lines are being produced at the M3 facility: REGALIA® and REGALIA Rx®, which are biofungicides, GRANDEVO®, which is a bioinsecticide and ZEQUANOX®, which is a biomolluscicide to control invasive zebra and quagga mussels.
"On behalf of the entire MBI team, I would like to thank the Michigan Agri-Business Association for recognizing our contributions to sustainable agriculture," said Gordon Grove, MBI's M3 Plant Manager. "Southwest Michigan is positioned at the forefront of a growing global movement to firmly establish biologically based technologies as the foundation in agriculture, turf, ornamental and water treatment markets. As the world looks for answers to sustainably feed 9 billion people, M3 and Southwest Michigan will be providing safe, smart and effective solutions to big challenges confronting humanity and the environment."
About Marrone Bio Innovations
Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc. (Nasdaq:MBII) is a leading provider of bio-based pest management and plant health products for the agriculture, turf and ornamental and water treatment markets. Our effective and environmentally responsible solutions help customers operate more sustainably while controlling pests, improving plant health, and increasing crop yields. We have a proprietary discovery process, a rapid development platform, and a robust pipeline of pest management and plant health product candidates. At Marrone Bio Innovations we are dedicated to pioneering better biopesticides that support a better tomorrow for users around the globe.
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