AgroFresh
AgroFresh is a Philadelphia-based AgTech company that develops post-harvest freshness, quality, and shelf-life solutions — including 1-MCP ethylene control, coatings, fungicides, smart packaging, and the FreshCloud digital platform — for global growers, packers, and retailers of fresh produce.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1980
- HeadquartersPhiladelphia, United States
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What AgroFresh does
AgroFresh Solutions, Inc. is a Philadelphia-headquartered AgTech company that develops and commercializes post-harvest freshness, quality, and shelf-life solutions for the global fresh produce industry. The company is the original pioneer of 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) ethylene management technology, commercialized through its flagship SmartFresh brand, and holds additional proprietary positions in SO2-generating smart packaging (Uvasys and related Tessara brands), plant-based coatings (VitaFresh Botanicals), thermofogging fungicide delivery (ActiMist), and pre-harvest technologies (Harvista, LandSpring). Its portfolio spans pre-harvest treatments through retail ripening, covering apples, citrus, avocados, berries, table grapes, bananas, pears, stone fruit, tomatoes, broccoli, ornamentals, and other crops across at least 17 countries.
AgroFresh operates four interlocking revenue streams: (1) post-harvest chemical treatments sold as inputs to growers, packers, and retailers; (2) FreshCloud digital subscriptions that combine sensors, software, and analytics for maturity assessment, inspection, storage monitoring, and transit tracking; (3) hardware sales of application equipment such as Control-Tec packing-line and storage-room systems; and (4) professional services including application, verification testing, and ongoing technical support. The FreshCloud platform integrates with third-party AI/ML partners (Aerobotics, Neolithics, Strella, Rubens, Escavox) and supports advanced capabilities like computer vision-based inspection and predictive room-maturity analytics. The company sells primarily through direct enterprise field sales with regional account managers, complemented by online storefronts in the US and Australia/New Zealand.
The business has expanded through a deliberate roll-up strategy: the 2018 Verigo acquisition added IoT monitoring, the 2023-07 acquisition of Tessara (from Carlyle) brought SO2 smart packaging and a foothold in South Africa/Asia/Australia, and the 2024-03 acquisition of Pace International (from Valent BioSciences) expanded coatings, fungicides, sanitation, and storage treatments. Backed by Paine Schwartz Partners ($150M funding in 2020), AgroFresh serves more than 25,000 storage rooms worldwide, opened an Asia Pacific R&D Center in Yangling, China in 2026, and is pursuing India and other emerging markets through partnerships (e.g., Tropical Agrosystem).
AgroFresh firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- AgroFresh
- Legal name
- AgroFresh Solutions, Inc.
- Website
- https://agrofresh.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1980
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- AgroFresh is a Philadelphia-based AgTech company that develops post-harvest freshness, quality, and shelf-life solutions — including 1-MCP ethylene control, coatings, fungicides, smart packaging, and the FreshCloud digital platform — for global growers, packers, and retailers of fresh produce.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
AgroFresh industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Post-Harvest Produce Solutions
- NAICS
- Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (3253), Postharvest Crop Activities (except Cotton Ginning) (115114)
- SIC
- Agricultural Chemicals (2870), Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860), Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Crop Protection Formulations (EC, SC, WG, WP, SL) (AFABAIAA)
Keywords
Where AgroFresh is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Philadelphia
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
AgroFresh business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Post-Harvest Chemical Treatments: Sale of proprietary chemical solutions including SmartFresh (1-MCP), EthylBloc, fungicides (ActiMist, ActiSeal), and coatings (VitaFresh Botanicals, Teycer Originals). Products are applied at various stages of the supply chain from pre-harvest through retail.
- Digital Platform Subscriptions (FreshCloud): SaaS-style digital services providing quality management, storage monitoring, and transit tracking. Includes hardware (sensors) and software subscription components for real-time produce intelligence.
- Equipment and Systems: Sale and service of application equipment including Control-Tec systems for packing lines, storage rooms, and research facilities. Includes automated dosing, fogging, and environmental control systems.
- Technical Services and Support: Full-service quality systems (SmartFresh Quality System) providing application services, verification testing, and ongoing technical support through trained personnel.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom enterprise pricing based on crop type, volume, and service requirements |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels8 records
AgroFresh product offering
Product offeringCore offering
AgroFresh develops and sells proprietary post-harvest freshness and quality solutions for the global fresh produce industry. The portfolio spans pre-harvest treatments (Harvista, LandSpring), post-harvest ethylene control (SmartFresh 1-MCP, EthylBloc), coatings (VitaFresh Botanicals, Teycer), fungicides (ActiMist, ActiSeal), smart packaging (Uvasys, Berrisys), cleaning systems (FreshStart), application equipment (Control-Tec), and the FreshCloud integrated digital platform for produce quality monitoring across the supply chain.
Product overview
AgroFresh offers a comprehensive portfolio of post-harvest freshness and quality solutions organized around its FreshCloud digital platform and multiple technology categories. The core offering includes SmartFresh (1-MCP ethylene control), EthylBloc (for ornamentals), and coatings (VitaFresh Botanicals plant-based, Teycer Originals). The portfolio spans pre-harvest technologies (Harvista, LandSpring), ethylene control (SmartFresh, EthylBloc, Textar absorbers), fungicides (ActiMist thermofogging, ActiSeal liquids, third-party products), coatings (VitaFresh Botanicals, Teycer, Raynox sunburn protection), smart packaging (Berrisys, Florasys, Lichisys, Tomasys, Uvasys SO2 systems), detergents and disinfectants (FreshStart), equipment (Control-Tec), and the FreshCloud digital platform (Harvest, Inspection, Storage, Transit). SmartCitrus provides a specialized integrated system for citrus. The company has expanded through acquisitions of Tessara (smart packaging) and Pace International (coatings, fungicides, equipment).
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- FreshCloud: Digital technology services platform providing data analysis tools and quality insights to optimize produce freshness and quality management decision-making, reducing food loss and waste from field to retailer.
- SmartFresh
- Harvista
- VitaFresh Botanicals
- Control-Tec
- ActiMist
- ActiSeal
- LandSpring
- EthylBloc
- Teycer
- Raynox
- Uvasys
- Berrisys
- SmartCitrus
Products and services
- FreshCloud Integrated digital technology services platform providing data analysis tools and quality insights to optimize produce freshness and quality management decision-making from field to retailer. Used by growers, packers, and retailers for real-time produce quality monitoring and traceability.
- SmartFresh Market-leading 1-MCP (1-methylcyclopropene) post-harvest ethylene control solution that maintains fruit quality during storage and transport, extending shelf life and improving decay control. Used by packers and storage operators globally, supported in more than 25,000 storage rooms worldwide.
- EthylBloc Ethylene action inhibitor technology for flowers and ornamental plants that keeps them fresher during shipping and distribution.
- VitaFresh Botanicals Plant-based edible coatings portfolio (carnauba, sunflower extracts) for post-harvest fruit protection, shelf life extension, and food waste reduction. ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified; includes USDA Organic and CAAE certified variants.
- Teycer Originals Traditional edible coatings including waxes with and without fungicides for citrus, pome fruit, and tropical fruit protection.
- Raynox Sunburn protectant coatings (Organic II and Prime variants) that protect apples from sunburn browning with UV-resistant transparent coatings, increasing the percentage of premium fruit at packout.
- ActiMist Advanced fungicide delivery system using airborne thermofogging technology for storage room applications, providing uniform distribution and faster application. Works simultaneously with SmartFresh.
- ActiSeal Liquid broad-spectrum fungicide products providing control of post-harvest diseases in fruits including multiple active ingredient options.
- FreshStart Detergents and disinfectants for cleaning and sanitizing produce, packing lines, and water systems in post-harvest operations. Includes CAAE-certified products allowed in organic farming.
- Control-Tec Post-harvest treatment equipment for packing lines and storage facilities including applicators, drenchers, washers, humidifiers, degreening, ripening, and astringency removal systems. Eco system delivers 70%+ water savings annually.
- LandSpring Pre-transplant 1-MCP treatment that counteracts transplant stress effects for better seedling survival, earlier production, and higher yields.
- Harvista Near-harvest 1-MCP 1.3 SC formulation providing control of ethylene response for optimized harvest timing, fruit quality, yield management, and harvest scheduling flexibility.
- SmartCitrus Integrated quality platform combining solutions, equipment, and services specifically for the citrus industry, covering packinghouse operations from arrival to shipping. ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified.
- Uvasys World's first laminated SO2 generating sheet product using advanced plastic membranes with dual-release or single-stage release options for preventing post-harvest fungal decay in table grapes and other fruits.
- Berrisys SO2 sheet products specifically crafted to prevent post-harvest fungal decay and protect berries during transportation and storage.
- Florasys SO2 releasing laminated strip/wrap for cut flowers ensuring enduring quality throughout storage and transport journey.
- Lichisys Gradual SO2 release system for litchis that inhibits Botrytis cinerea growth during post-harvest storage.
- Tomasys Laminated SO2 generating sheet for Roma and Rosa tomatoes protecting against post-harvest fungal decay including Botrytis cinerea.
- Textar Additional solutions including ethylene absorbers, food-grade antifoams, pH regulators, and preservation products for post-harvest operations.
- Pace Coatings, Fungicides, and Equipment Post-harvest solutions acquired with Pace International including edible carnauba coatings, drenching fungicides, ecoFOG thermofogging, and automated sanitation systems.
Quantifiable outcome
- Reduced over 10 million tonnes of CO2 emissions in US, France and Italy; approximately 342,000 tonnes in other countries
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use AgroFresh
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
AgroFresh technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration5 records
AI capability6 records
Feature6 records
AgroFresh partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.
- AeroboticscoreStrategic global partnership integrating Aerobotics' TrueFruit AI-powered orchard analytics for yield forecasting and blemish detection into the FreshCloud digital platform, enhancing supply chain management and quality control.
- NeolithicscoreStrategic global partnership integrating Neolithics' high-throughput non-destructive quality inspection technology capable of scanning every piece of fruit at over 90% accuracy into the FreshCloud platform.
- Tropical Agrosystem (India)corePartnership to introduce Strella and Rubens technologies across India to address the country's high fruit wastage problem of approximately 7 million tonnes, bringing digital produce management solutions to the Indian market.
- BiotalyscoreCollaboration to develop sustainable biological fungicides for post-harvest use in food supply chains, providing environmentally friendly solutions to reduce food waste caused by fungal decay. Biotalys will continue collaboration with AgroFresh with first commercializations expected from 2029.
- Rubens TechnologiessupportingExisting FreshCloud digital partner providing additional supply chain visibility and quality monitoring capabilities within the integrated platform ecosystem.
- StrellasupportingFreshCloud digital partner using sensor data to predict room maturity and display real-time personalized packing orders, helping packers open the right room at the right time.
- EscavoxsupportingFreshCloud ecosystem partner providing additional tracking and monitoring capabilities for produce transit and quality preservation.
- Valent BioSciences LLCminorPace International LLC, acquired by AgroFresh in March 2024, was previously a subsidiary of Valent BioSciences LLC. The acquisition expanded AgroFresh's presence in key fruit-growing regions.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights7 records
AgroFresh competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Decco (UPL): Decco, owned by UPL, is the most direct post-harvest coatings, fungicides, and sanitizers specialist competing with AgroFresh's Teycer, ActiSeal, Pace, and FreshStart lines across apples, citrus, and stone fruit worldwide.
- Citrosol: Spanish post-harvest specialist focused on citrus coatings, fungicides, and sanitizers; competes directly with AgroFresh's SmartCitrus platform and Pace coatings in the European and Latin American citrus supply chain.
- Colin Campbell Chemicals: Australian post-harvest crop protection and sanitization specialist; competes with AgroFresh's ActiSeal, FreshStart, and VitaFresh Botanicals across Australia and New Zealand fruit packers.
Broad incumbents
- Syngenta Group: Global crop protection and seed major with overlapping fungicide and crop portfolio; competes broadly with AgroFresh's pre-harvest and post-harvest chemistry, particularly in fruits and vegetables.
- BASF Agricultural Solutions: Diversified agrochemical major with crop protection products that overlap AgroFresh's fungicide portfolio and an emerging digital farming platform that parallels FreshCloud ambitions.
- Bayer Crop Science: Global crop protection and seed leader with fungicides and digital ag tools (Climate FieldView) competing with AgroFresh's chemistry and FreshCloud across specialty and row crops.
- Corteva Agriscience: Crop protection and seed major with fungicide and digital agronomy offerings that compete with AgroFresh's chemistry and digital services, especially across fruit and vegetable growers.
- UPL Limited: Parent of Decco and a top-five global crop protection company; competes directly with AgroFresh through Decco in post-harvest and broadly through its ag-input portfolio in fruit-growing regions.
- FMC Corporation: Global agricultural sciences company with fungicide and insecticide portfolio overlapping AgroFresh's chemistry, and precision ag initiatives that overlap FreshCloud's digital ambitions.
Emerging players
- Biotalys: Biological fungicide developer and AgroFresh's 2025 co-development partner; represents the next-generation biological alternative that could compete with or complement AgroFresh's legacy chemistry over time.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
AgroFresh social profiles
Digital presenceAgroFresh compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance10 records
AgroFresh financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
AgroFresh leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
AgroFresh subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries3 records
AgroFresh funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
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AgroFresh M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A3 records
Investments1 record
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Frequently asked questions about AgroFresh
What does AgroFresh do?
AgroFresh develops and sells proprietary post-harvest freshness and quality solutions for the global fresh produce industry. The portfolio spans pre-harvest treatments (Harvista, LandSpring), post-harvest ethylene control (SmartFresh 1-MCP, EthylBloc), coatings (VitaFresh Botanicals, Teycer), fungicides (ActiMist, ActiSeal), smart packaging (Uvasys, Berrisys), cleaning systems (FreshStart), application equipment (Control-Tec), and the FreshCloud integrated digital platform for produce quality monitoring across the supply chain.
Is AgroFresh a public or private company?
AgroFresh is a private company. It is classified as private equity controlled and is currently operating.
When was AgroFresh founded?
AgroFresh was founded in 1980. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is AgroFresh based?
AgroFresh is headquartered in Philadelphia, United States, in the North America region.
How does AgroFresh make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Post-Harvest Chemical Treatments are the primary driver. The others are digital Platform Subscriptions (FreshCloud), equipment and Systems and technical Services and Support.
Who are AgroFresh's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Decco (UPL), Citrosol and Colin Campbell Chemicals. Broad incumbents are Syngenta Group, BASF Agricultural Solutions, Bayer Crop Science, Corteva Agriscience, UPL Limited and FMC Corporation. Biotalys is listed as an emerging player.
Does AgroFresh have an API?
No public API is recorded for AgroFresh.
What industry is AgroFresh in?
AgroFresh's product category is Post-Harvest Produce Solutions. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFABAIAA, Crop Protection Formulations (EC, SC, WG, WP, SL). Its NAICS code is 3253 and its SIC code is 2870.