Established in 1994, Encore Technologies is a leading biotechnology company specializing in the development, marketing and contract production of natural microbial solutions for controlling plant diseases and managing weed control in the agricultural market. The company's current biological pesticide product line includes Collego, a bioherbicide that controls northern jointvetch weeds . Encore also carries a biological herbicide, DEVINE, that kills existing strangler or milkweed vine in the citrus groves of Florida. Encore Technologies also offers a microbial product called, Foundation RGP. Foundation RGP is a natural way to promote root growth in turf. In addition to developing and marketing microbial products, the company also markets and distributes animal feed additives for the animal and pet food industry. Encore's feed additive product line includes ULTRA-FOS ST and chicory pulp. Both products are used by the animal industry to promote digestive health. Encore also carries glucosamine and chondroitin. Through Encore Technologies' contract manufacturing services, scientists at other mid-size biotechnology companies and universities can contract the company's research and analytical expertise to support new product development and product testing efforts. Encore Technologies has sales offices in Illinois and Minnesota.