b"between academic theory and commercial reality. Our breakthrough lies in three key areas:1.Industrial-scale rearing: The real innovation is our abil-ity to mass-produce species like Eristalis tenax (aka Queenfly) and Eristalinus aeneus (aka Goldfly) at a scale that can service thousands of hectares. We have moved from small-scale laboratory colonies to a large-scale, automated industrial blueprint that ensures a contin-uous, reliable supply of pollinators year-round.2.Biological precision vs. mechanical pollination: Unlike mechanical solutions (e.g., drones or vibrators) that can be inva-sive, energy-intensive, or risk damaging delicate flower structures, hoverflies provide natural and precise ecosystem services. These insects are wired to visit and forage flowers continuously in search of nectar and/or pollen, with a delicacy and efficiency that machines cannot yet replicate. Furthermore, hoverflies are a carbon-neutral solution that enhances on-farm biodiversity rather than just per-forming a mechanical task.3.Logistical on-call pollination: Traditional solutions like honeybee or bumblebee hives are fixed biological units that usually require careful management. We provide hoverflies in pupa form. This is a massive shift in management: growers can release the exact number of pollinators they need, when they need them, without the logistical burden of transporting and/or maintaining a live hive. It turns pollination into a scalable, high-precision input (much like a seed or a fertilizer).SWE: BEING SELECTED SECOND IN THE 2025 INNOVACTION STAGE AT THE EUROSEEDS CONGRESS IS A BIG RECOGNI-TION. WHAT DOES THIS AWARD MEAN FOR POLYFLY, AND HOW MIGHT IT INFLUENCE YOUR NEXT STEPS (E.G. EXPAN-SION, R&D, MARKET ROLLOUT)?MVO: Being recognized as the runner-up in the 2025 InnovActionMarc Vaez-Olivera, CEO of Polyfly.Stage was a deeply meaningful milestone for Polyfly. It wasn't just a trophy; it was a strong validation of our vision by a jury of experts in the seed industry. In our sector, innovation is often synonymous with digital tools or genetics, so for a biological solution like ours toDO YOU SEE HOVERFLY-BASED POLLINATION EVOLVING IN take center stage proves that the industry acknowledges the potentialTHE BROADER CONTEXT OF SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE?vital role of hoverfly pollinators in the modern agricultural chain. MVO: In the short term, our goal is to solidify the industrial foun-This recognition directly influences our next steps regard- dations for global growth. We are currently ramping up capacity ing market rollout and credibility. It serves as an excellent seal ofat our recently commissioned industrial facility and implementing approval that shortens the trust cycle with major seed companies.automated systems to support a reliable, year-round supply. While For a breeder or seed grower to introduce a new pollinator into high- we continue to strengthen our core seed segment in Europe, we have value breeding cages or production tunnels, they need absolute con- already begun a strategic international expansion into the Southern fidence. The recognition from the Euroseeds Congress provides thatHemisphere and beyond. This includes initiating sales for high-assurance, helping us accelerate our commercial expansion acrossvalue crops like avocados, berries, and vegetable seeds in markets Europe and into new territories. such as South Africa and Japan. Looking toward 2030 and beyond, Our goal is to leverage solid scientific data to help growerswe aim to become a Global Pollination Reference through the determine the precise timing and density of hoverfly releases,mastery of alternative pollinators.accounting for crop varieties, the presence of other pollinators, andIn the broader context of sustainable agriculture, we see hov-environmental conditions. erfly-based pollination as a new chapter of managed natural polli-This award confirms that Polyfly is successfully transitioningnation, where functional diversity replaces an over-reliance on any from a promising startup into a strategic partner for the seed indus- single species. Our vision is to provide a pollination toolbox that try. Our next step is to take this momentum and prove, hectare bythrives in a changing climate, leveraging the hoverflys resilience to hectare, that (managed) hoverflies are indeed a missing piece of theensure enhanced and more stable crop yields even under increasingly global food production puzzle. challenging environmental conditions. SWE: LOOKING FORWARD: WHAT ARE YOUR SHORT- ANDEditors Note: This is an abbreviated version. For the full interview see LONG-TERM GOALS FOR POLYFLY? FOR INSTANCE: WHICHour website: https://www.seedworld.com/europe/2026/01/20/adding-a-CROPS OR REGIONS ARE YOU TARGETING NEXT, AND HOWnew-wing-to-pollination-how-polyfly-is-putting-hoverflies-to-work/ FEBRUARY 2026|SEEDWORLD.COM/EUROPEISEED WORLD EUROPE I 11"