About
Casterra is an Israeli company focused on redefining industrial-scale castor production. It develops and commercializes high-yielding castor bean seeds as a cost-competitive, sustainable, second-generation feedstock for the growing biofuel and bio-based markets. Casterra leverages advanced genomics, AI-driven breeding (utilizing Evogene's GeneRator AI tech engine), and advanced mechanization to provide an integrated agricultural solution for industrial-scale castor cultivation. The company's proprietary seed varieties are designed for mechanized, low-input cultivation and can be grown on marginal lands. Casterra also offers agronomic protocols and specialized harvesting and dehulling equipment to ensure efficient and scalable production of castor grains. Casterra is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Evogene Ltd..
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Q&A
- What is Casterra AG's primary business focus?
- Casterra AG develops and commercializes high-yielding castor bean seeds for the biofuel and bio-based industries, offering an integrated castor cultivation solution.
- When was Casterra AG founded?
- Casterra AG was founded in 2007.
- Where is Casterra AG headquartered?
- Casterra AG is headquartered in Rehovot, Israel.
- Who is the current CEO of Casterra AG?
- Ofer Haviv was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Casterra AG in April 2026. He also serves as President and CEO of Evogene Ltd.
- What technologies does Casterra AG leverage in its operations?
- Casterra AG leverages advanced genomics, AI-driven breeding (utilizing Evogene's GeneRator AI tech engine), and advanced mechanization for industrial-scale castor cultivation.
- What is Casterra AG's relationship with Evogene Ltd.?
- Casterra AG is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Evogene Ltd.
- What markets does Casterra AG target?
- Casterra AG targets the biofuel industry, biopolymer industry, and has a focus on Africa and Latin America.
- What is the role of Yoash Zohar at Casterra AG?
- Yoash Zohar was appointed Chief Operating Officer of Casterra AG in April 2026.
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Sectors & technology
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External links
| Website | casterra.co/ |
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Identifiers & details
| Legal name | Casterra AG |
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| Founded | 2007 |
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Patents
| EPO | 3 |
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Israeli Companies Registrar (רשם החברות / ICA)
| Registrar # (ח.פ.) | 514706522 |
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| Status | פעילה |
| Corp type | ישראלית חברה פרטית |
| Incorporated | 2011-12-29 |
| Purpose | לעסוק בסוגי עיסוק שפורטו בתקנון |
| Liability | מוגבלת |
| In violation (unfiled) | no |
| Last annual report | 2026 |
| Active charges / liens | 0 |
| Registry events | 4 — annual_report (2), people (2) |
| Registered address | פינשטיין 13 רחובות |
Recent registry events
| Date | Event |
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| 2026-04-20 | דו~ח שנתי-הסרת בעל תפקיד |
| 2026-04-20 | דו~ח שנתי-עדכון מען דיגיטלי |
| 2026-04-19 | עדכון דירקטורים-הסרת דירקטור |
| 2026-03-08 | עדכון דירקטורים-הוספת דירקטור |