In a significant move that could reshape the agricultural and food technology landscapes, Moolec Science SA has announced a strategic business combination with Bioceres Group Limited and related entities. This all-stock transaction, signed on April 17, 2025, aims to create an enlarged corporate structure with Moolec at the helm, integrating a diverse range of technologies and capabilities to drive innovation in agriculture and food production.
The business combination involves the transfer of holdings in Bioceres Group, Nutrecon LLC, and Gentle Technologies Corp to Moolec. In return, Moolec will issue up to 87 million newly issued shares and 5 million warrants to the shareholders of these entities. This merger is expected to close in the second quarter of 2025, subject to shareholder approval and other customary closing conditions.
Federico Trucco, Bioceres Group’s board member and CEO of Bioceres Crop Solutions Corp, highlighted the urgency of accelerating agricultural innovation to address challenges such as enhancing on-farm profitability and reducing environmental impact. He emphasized that molecular farming, as exemplified by Moolec Science, offers a compelling solution to balance productivity and sustainability. Trucco noted that Moolec’s recent transaction represents the bold action needed to drive radical change in agriculture, integrating technologies and capabilities for a holistic approach to agricultural evolution.
Juan Sartori, Founder and Chairman of Union Group, echoed this sentiment, stating that the combination is not just a strategic alignment but the creation of a new kind of company for the 21st century. By combining science, scale, and sustainability, Moolec is positioned to lead a global transformation in how we produce food, materials, and energy.
Following the closing of the business combination, Moolec will be uniquely positioned in the agricultural value chain, with a powerful technology discovery and development engine. The company’s new value proposition will focus on modifying or improving seeds and microbes to positively impact land and water resource utilization while preserving and improving human health.
Alejandro Antalich, Chairman of Synbio Powerlabs®, described the combination as a defining moment for the bioeconomy. By integrating next-gen ingredients, biological ag solutions, and deep-tech manufacturing capabilities, Moolec aims to accelerate the shift toward a more sustainable and resilient food system.
The combined entity will manage a portfolio of over 800 patents and 550 product registrations, with goods and services sold in more than 50 countries. This merger is expected to result in significant cost synergies, an integrated management structure, and a diversified product portfolio, positioning Moolec for growth and increased revenue.
José López Lecube, CFO and Director of Moolec, commented that this transaction marks a new stage for Moolec, facilitating synergies and expanding the investor base. The company will continue to develop its flagship molecular farming products, such as Piggy Sooy™ and GLASO™, while integrating Mycofood™ under the Eternal® brand from Nutrecon. Additionally, Moolec will offer upstream technologies for regenerative agriculture, advanced R&D and services, and emerging technologies for grain and biomass transformation.
The business combination is expected to close in the second quarter of 2025, subject to finalizing Moolec’s reverse stock split process and re-domicile to the Cayman Islands, among other conditions. The transaction is anticipated to receive strong shareholder support, given that it was originally proposed by about 70% of Moolec’s current shareholders.
As part of the leadership transition, Mr. Gastón Paladini will step down as Chief Executive Officer, Director, and Chairman of the Board, effective immediately following Moolec’s Extraordinary General Meeting on April 22, 2025. This strategic move sets the stage for Moolec to leverage its expanded capabilities and drive innovation in the agricultural and food technology sectors.
