- Yara acquired Ecolan Oy, a Finnish recycled fertilizer producer.
- Ecolan uses industrial side streams to produce fertilizers.
- Yara introduced a high nitrogen organic fertilizer in Finland in 2019.
- The acquisition aims to expand organic fertilizer offerings beyond Finland.
Acquisition Overview
Yara Suomi Oy has acquired Ecolan Oy, a Finnish producer of recycled fertilizers. This marks Yara’s first venture into the organic fertilizer segment, aligning with its commitment to organic farming and the circular economy.
Strategic Goals
The acquisition aims to leverage Yara’s crop nutrition expertise to improve nutrient use efficiency in organic farming. By combining Yara’s and Ecolan’s knowledge, the company plans to develop and expand recycled fertilizer offerings beyond Finland.
Product Development
In 2019, Yara introduced a new organic fertilizer line with high nitrogen content, produced by Ecolan, to the Finnish market. This product resulted from several years of research and development.
Market Expansion
With this acquisition, Yara intends to offer organic fertilizers to markets outside Finland, enhancing its role in the circular economy and contributing to the European Green Deal’s goals of promoting circular business models and increasing organic farming in the EU.
