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Company collaborated with Rubens Technologies and Escavox that will enhance AgroFresh’s FreshCloud digital platform.

 AgroFresh Solutions, Inc., a global leader in post-harvest produce freshness and quality solutions, announced two groundbreaking collaborations with Rubens Technologies and Escavox that will enhance AgroFresh’s FreshCloud digital platform, a comprehensive data-backed solution that empowers the produce supply chain to make real-time decisions informed by data. These collaborations underscore AgroFresh’s commitment to innovation, as FreshCloud leverages more advanced analytics, monitoring tools and data to extend freshness and reduce food waste from farm to shelf.

“With the addition of Rubens Technologies and Escavox solutions, the FreshCloud digital ecosystem is now informed by near real-time data at each crucial step in the produce supply chain: at the grower, in production, in storage, at retail distribution, and during transit,” says Bradford Warner, AgroFresh Global Head of Digital and Data. “These collaborations enable FreshCloud to provide a fully integrated monitoring system, empowering growers, packers, marketers and shippers to make critical business decisions to improve fruit quality and profitability.”

Make Informed Harvest Decisions with Rubens Technologies

FreshCloud Harvest now integrates data from Rubens Technologies’ hand-held spectral scanner that enables growers to quickly and easily collect fruit quality indicators to help them predict the optimal time for picking and assess fruit quality, without damaging the produce. Using spectral sensing combined with proprietary algorithms, the scanner measures brix, firmness and starch in apples, replacing time-consuming, subjective manual checks with near real-time data.

“This collaboration combines Rubens Technologies’ innovation with AgroFresh’s expertise in pre- and post-harvest solutions to deliver a unique value proposition, improving fruit quality, reducing waste and offering greater profitability for all stakeholders,” says Daniel Pelliccia, Founder and CEO of Rubens Technologies.

With the integration of Rubens Technologies and Escavox solutions into FreshCloud, AgroFresh strengthens its leadership in leveraging data and technology to achieve optimal produce freshness and quality. By adding advanced quality measurement and real-time transit monitoring, FreshCloud becomes an even more powerful tool in reducing food waste, enhancing product quality and increasing sustainability across the entire value chain.

Company collaborated with Rubens Technologies and Escavox

Agribusiness, Agrotech, Company News, Digital Technologies, Fruits, Horticulture, Supply Chain, Vegetables

 It offers season-long, real-time quality inspection monitoring of various crops including apples, pears, avocados, blueberries, tomatoes, grapes, melons, citrus.

AgroFresh Solutions, Inc., a global leader in post-harvest solutions, is committed to empowering the business of fresh at every step, helping customers produce abundant, sustainable, quality fresh produce for all. This commitment includes addressing recent data management trends—everything from digitisation of the packhouse to the need for real-time insights, savings and efficiencies throughout the process.

The FreshCloud digital platform, powered by AgroFresh, streamlines quality produce inspections and intelligent end-to-end data visibility.

Their digital solutions, which include the FreshCloud™ platform, continue to expand both geographically and in the diversity of crops within their digital produce quality management platform. With new customer success in every region of the world, FreshCloud continues to empower the way customers like South Africa’s Goede Hoop Citrus, a world-class citrus packing facility, manage produce.

Jo-Ann Breunissen, Quality Manager at Goede Hoop Citrus shares her experience with the digital tool: “From orchard to packaging, every aspect of Goede Hoop Citrus’ operations is guided by principles that prioritize sustainability. By implementing innovative practices, Goede Hoop Citrus strives to minimize its environmental footprint while maximizing the quality of its citrus products. From inventory management to quality control, FreshCloud provides us with comprehensive tools accessible from any device, enabling seamless monitoring and collaboration throughout the packing process. With real-time quality data analytics and predictive modeling, FreshCloud empowers Goede Hoop Citrus and our producers to make informed decisions, allocate resources efficiently and minimize waste.”

FreshCloud, powered by AgroFresh, is at the forefront of streamlining quality inspections, decision-making processes and improving produce quality. The comprehensive digital quality platform offers season-long, real-time quality inspection monitoring of various crops including apples, pears, avocados, blueberries, tomatoes, grapes, melons, citrus and more.

“We have had an incredible start to our 2024 season with the expansion of FreshCloud, with new customers joining us from every corner of the globe,” said Bradford Warner, Digital & Data Executive Director at AgroFresh. “This achievement underscores the value that FreshCloud brings to the produce industry, enabling all types of customers to make informed decisions and optimise their operations for success. As we continue to expand our FreshCloud reach and offerings, AgroFresh remains committed to providing unparalleled support to our customers.”

“Through the implementation of FreshCloud, Goede Hoop Citrus is developing advanced systems that integrate seamlessly with their existing operations. By leveraging FreshCloud’s cutting-edge technology, Goede Hoop Citrus gains a competitive edge in the industry while enhancing their commitment to sustainability and quality in citrus packing operations,” stated Breunissen.

 It offers season-long, real-time quality inspection monitoring

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The acquisition marks a global expansion into table grapes and berries of AgroFresh’s food waste reduction and freshness solutions.

AgroFresh Solutions Inc., a global AgTech innovator and the leader in post-harvest produce freshness solutions, announced the acquisition of Tessara, a post-harvest solutions provider, from global investment firm Carlyle, who acquired majority ownership of Tessara in 2018. The acquisition expands AgroFresh’s footprint in food waste reduction and freshness solutions for table grapes and berries and bolsters the organization’s impact in growing regions in South Africa, China, Australia, and South America.

“Completing this transaction with Tessara creates significant opportunities for AgroFresh to build upon our diversification strategy and further support our customers in their efforts to grow and distribute an abundant supply of sustainable fresh produce around the world,” says Clinton Lewis, CEO at AgroFresh.  “The acquisition is a perfect fit given Tessara’s and AgroFresh’s alignment on leveraging science-based solutions to advance freshness across the global produce industry and we look forward to bringing the innovative team at Tessara onboard.”

Established in 1988 in South Africa, Tessara has since grown to become a leader in post-harvest preservation solutions, which it provides to fresh produce growers worldwide. The company is a leading provider of SO2 solutions for table grapes, berries, and flowers, protecting more than $3 billion worth of fresh produce annually in more than 30 countries.

“We are proud of the Tessara team and our distinctly South African roots and culture,” notes Jaco Smit, CEO of Tessara. “We are also humbled and excited to be part of AgroFresh, the leader in the post-harvest AgTech space and, together, we will leverage our combined network and innovation resources to build a world-class market leader.”

AgroFresh has been a pioneer in post-harvest technology for over 20 years and got its start with the commercialization of the SmartFreshTM Quality System, the industry leading post-harvest solution to maintain produce freshness and quality, which is now used in over 50 countries across multiple crops including apples, pears, plums, kiwis, mangos, broccoli, and avocados.  AgroFresh’s comprehensive portfolio has expanded to include plant-based coatings, antimicrobial solutions, equipment, and digital platforms that help improve quality and reduce waste across the supply chain from harvest to home.

Rabobank advised Carlyle as the exclusive financial advisor on the transaction.  Serving as legal advisers for the transaction for AgroFresh were Morrison & Foerster and Bowman Gilfillan. The transaction remains subject to clearance by the South Africa competition authorities.

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New Board features a diverse mix of industry experts with global expertise from across the fresh produce supply chain.

AgroFresh Solutions has announced new appointments to the Board of Directors. The company recently announced a go-private transaction with investment funds associated with Paine Schwartz Partners, and its new Board features a diverse mix of industry experts with global expertise from across the fresh produce supply chain.

Now as a private company, we have an even greater focus and added support to fulfil our vision to be the global leader in the post-harvest sector of the fresh produce industry. Our new Board of Directors features a diverse mix of industry executives from across the globe with decades of combined experience in food and agriculture,” says Clint Lewis, CEO of AgroFresh.

Brian Kocher – Former CEO of Calavo (Board Chair)
Brian Kocher has more than 30 years of experience in the food industry. During his career, Kocher has held executive roles in general management, finance and sales across global companies such as Calavo Growers Inc., Castellini and Chiquita Brands International. During his 18+ year produce industry tenure, Kocher chaired the United Fresh Produce Association and separate, industry-wide committees to advance Good Agricultural Practices and Ethical Labor Standards.

David McInerney – Founder/Former CEO – Fresh Direct
David McInerney brings three decades of experience unlocking value creation and profitable growth for consumer and retail businesses. Most recently, McInerney was the co-founder, CEO and board member of FreshDirect, the nation’s leading online grocer. He currently serves on the board of directors for the New York Common Pantry, whose mission is to reduce hunger and promote dignity.

Tina Lawton – Former APAC President – Syngenta 
Tina Lawton brings more than 30 years of experience in the food and agriculture industry. She has previously held senior executive positions and was a member of the Crop Protection Executive Team at Syngenta and served as Chief Growth Officer at Ÿnsect. Lawton has been an advisor to Women in Agribusiness, President of CropLife Asia and was awarded the WBCSD Leading Women Award in 2018. She currently serves as a Non-Executive Director on the boards of Yara International and Unifrutti Group. 

Sandor Nagy – Chief Operating Officer and Head of Supply Chain – Driscoll’s
Over the last 30 years, Sandor Nagy has driven value across a diverse range of industries and geographies as an operations and supply chain leader. Since 2017, Nagy has been with Driscoll’s, and he currently serves as the COO for Driscoll’s of the Americas. Nagy has spent significant time over his career developing supply bases in Mexico, China and Asia, Brazil, India and Europe. 

New Board features a diverse mix of industry

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OMRI-certified CeraFruta® and Teycer™ Originals Prime Elite join Textar™ DPA are the latest products in its extensive line-up of post-harvest solutions for the U.S. apple industry.

AgroFresh Solutions Inc., a global AgTech innovator that provides produce freshness solutions and digital technologies that enhance the quality and extend the shelf life of fresh produce, announces three new additions to its Apple Complete portfolio. OMRI-certified CeraFruta® and Teycer™ Originals Prime Elite join Textar™ DPA as the latest products in its extensive line up of post-harvest solutions for the U.S. apple industry.

CeraFruta, bio-fungicide approved for organic use, has proven efficacy against a broad spectrum of post-harvest fruit decays thanks to its unique, patented formulation of Natamycin, a naturally occurring molecule derived from soil bacteria with a unique mode of action. This product has been used within the food industry for four decades with no known cases of resistance.

Teycer Originals Prime Elite is a new apple coating approved for organic use that helps apples stay more firm, smooth, and shiny compared to conventional coatings. The coating integrity remains smooth, without significant whitening, contact-point issues or notable loss of gloss regardless of dilution rate.

Textar DPA is a trusted scald and CO2injury inhibitor containing 40% Diphenylamine. Its versatile formulation can be used both for fogging and drenching. For fogging, it is applied using the AgroFresh ActiMist Textar DPA can simultaneously be applied with SmartFresh for fast, controlled-atmosphere establishment to avoid excess of CO2.

AgroFresh Apple Complete is a comprehensive portfolio of near- and post-harvest ethylene management solutions, as well as fungicides, coatings, sanitizers, and digital monitoring and analytics platforms. This portfolio includes AgroFresh’s SmartFresh™ Quality System the industry-leading ethylene management solution for the past 20 years, and Harvista 1.3 SC™, the only field application of 1-MCP available in the market.

“At AgroFresh, our team of innovators is always working to develop new solutions to improve the produce system and reduce food loss,” says Sarah Enescu, Commercial Business Director North America at AgroFresh. “We’ve been supporting the apple industry for more than 20 years with innovative and revolutionary solutions starting with our SmartFresh (1-MCP) technology. Today, our Apple Complete portfolio supports the apple industry from end to end with unparalleled customer support to make our industry both more sustainable and efficient.”

Maximizing packouts for the growers and making sure we have a high-quality product for consumers is of highest importance, according to Matt Miles of Allan Brothers Fruit and guest on the recent AgroFresh Apple Complete webinar. “Using tools in the industry, we can get the right product to the consumer at the right time, ensuring the best quality taste and texture, providing value to the end customer – retailer or consumer.”

“I think it’s safe to say that 1-MCP being brought to the market and AgroFresh having a huge hand in bringing that in commercially is one of the single biggest things to happen to the industry in the last 20 years from a conventional fruit perspective,” according to Miles. “It’s massive and key as far as ethylene management goes for maintaining firmness of fruit.”

OMRI-certified CeraFruta® and Teycer™ Originals Prime Elite

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The company recently announced the expansion of its SmartFresh Inbox in California with CDPR approval for a range of new crops

AgroFresh Solutions, Inc, a global agtech innovator that provides produce freshness solutions, and digital technologies that enhance the quality and extend the shelf life of fresh produce, recently announced the expansion of its SmartFresh Inbox in California with the California Department of Pesticide Regulation’s (CDPR) approval for a range of new crops. SmartFresh InBox offers powerful protection in a small, portable sachet, expanding the availability of SmartFresh technology for growers, packers and retailers who either don’t have an airtight room or require a more convenient option.

SmartFresh InBox, now registered in California on pome fruits (apples and pears), stone fruits (peaches and plums), kiwi and avocados, utilises AgroFresh’s industry leading SmartFresh (1-MCP) ethylene management technology to delay the ripening process and helps maintain post-harvest produce quality and freshness. SmartFresh InBox sachets are easy to apply and handle, offering effective protection against internal and external threats to freshness, resulting in increased shelf life and reduced levels of food loss and waste.

“California is the largest and most diverse fruit growing region in the US and our customers there need more flexible application methods and products to help preserve and protect the crops they oversee,” said Sarah Enescu, Commercial Business Director for AgroFresh.

The company recently announced the expansion of