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BioPollen Solutions: The assisted pollination revolution in the avocado industry

The technology company specializing in assisted pollination has tripled its presence in the United States between 2024 and 2025, consolidating operations in the main avocado-producing countries and establishing a scientific alliance with the University of California, Riverside.

In an agricultural landscape marked by climate variability and a decline in natural pollinators, BioPollen Solutions has positioned itself as one of the most innovative players in the fruit industry, particularly in the cultivation of avocados, cherries, hazelnuts, and almonds. Between 2024 and 2025, the company achieved exponential growth in the United States, tripling the area planted with its assisted pollination technology .

This progress is mainly concentrated in the state of California, where BioPollen already covers a large area from Ventura County to San Diego.

BioPollen Solutions is a Baika company , which allows it to combine technological innovation with technical knowledge of the fruit sector, taking advantage of the synergies of a group with a regional presence and a focus on the sustainable development of agricultural productivity.

This growth, however, has not resulted from an aggressive expansion strategy, but rather from the development of long-term, sustainable business relationships. BioPollen Solutions explains that its focus has been on generating real value for producers , positioning itself as an effective solution to the new challenges facing agriculture.

“This year, 2025, marked a significant leap in the number of hectares we applied. This sustained growth has been the result of a strategy focused on building long-term relationships with our clients, rather than focusing on rapid short-term growth,” says Diego Domínguez, CEO of BioPollen Solutions.

The context has also favored adoption. The decline in bee populations, combined with increasingly unpredictable weather, has led many producers to seek alternatives that offer them greater control during a key stage of the production cycle : pollination. In this regard, the service has been well-received, and many farmers see it as a safeguard to guarantee the yield of their fields.

International consolidation has also been key to BioPollen Solutions' development. The company maintains active operations in Chile, Peru, Colombia, and the United States , which has not only expanded its commercial base but has also accelerated learning processes and technical development.

“Having a regional presence has been a significant milestone for the company. Not only because of the growth it brings, but also because it has allowed us to learn quickly by having several seasons in a single year, and exposure to diverse realities and challenges in each region,” says Domínguez. “We currently have a product that generates excellent results, and having operations in various regions will continue to provide us with ongoing knowledge to formulate a high-quality product and apply it as effectively as possible.”

One of the most significant milestones in this process has been the collaboration with the University of California, Riverside , one of the world's leading institutions in avocado research. In 2025, the company was selected as one of three technologies to be evaluated in a three-year efficacy study , which aims to measure the impact of different assisted pollination solutions on crop productivity.

“Being selected for this efficacy study confirms the excellent work the team has been doing over the years,” says the CEO. “Since the company’s inception, we have placed significant emphasis on having efficacy studies conducted by external, leading organizations in each of the species and countries where we operate. The study with the University of California is undoubtedly the most important one we are currently conducting on avocados.”

Although this is the first formal trial in avocado, BioPollen Solutions already has studies in other species such as cherries and hazelnuts, where the results have been consistent: productive increases of more than 20% , without compromising the quality of the fruit.

The technology developed by the company combines research, precision agronomy, and phenological management. Unlike traditional methods, BioPollen Solutions' model is based on an integrated service , beginning with understanding each client's specific challenges and continuing with the formulation of a liquid product with a high concentration of viable pollen , collected in the same season and compatible with the cultivated variety.

The process involves detailed monitoring of the orchards' phenological stage to determine the optimal application times. On average, three applications are made per orchard, with a seven-day interval between each , allowing for the treatment of large areas during narrow climatic windows and maximizing the process's effectiveness.

“The number of optimal days for pollination in climatic terms is not always abundant, so having a service that can carry out pollination on a massive scale, with a high quantity of quality pollen, is a tremendous benefit,” explains Domínguez.

Controlling the entire process—from product formulation to field application—allows the company to ensure that the pollen is applied at the exact time and in the right amount , which has been key to achieving consistent results under different production conditions.

Looking ahead, BioPollen maintains a growth strategy that prioritizes technical and scientific validation over immediate commercial expansion. Currently, the company is testing its technology on new species , which will be added to its portfolio only once their effectiveness is confirmed.

In parallel, the company is exploring alternative business models to scale its service , without compromising the quality standards that have been the foundation of its reputation.

“Technology adoption in the agricultural sector takes time. Therefore, our focus is on building a solid foundation that enables long-term growth with our clients,” Domínguez concludes.

With a proposal backed by science, results, and a producer-oriented approach, BioPollen Solutions — as part of Baika's innovation ecosystem — is not only changing the way pollination is carried out in fruit trees, but also the standard for how to innovate in modern agriculture.

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