What SmartWash Solutions LLC does

SmartWash Solutions LLC is a privately held food safety technology company founded in 2009 in Salinas, California, as an independent business unit of Taylor Farms in direct response to the 2006 E. coli spinach outbreak. The company develops an integrated system for mitigating bacterial cross-contamination in fresh-cut produce wash lines, anchored by its patented SmartWash® chlorine-enhancing chemistry (formerly T-128, U.S. Patent No. 9259006) and complemented by the Automated SmartWash Analytical Platform (ASAP)™ for continuous pH, chlorine, and temperature monitoring and dosing, the Process ProData Live (PPDL)™ cloud-based real-time monitoring and analytics platform, and the Pinpoint Calibration System™. Subsequent product extensions include SmartWash® Organic (OMRI-listed), SmartWash Boost™ pretreatment combining Pure Bioscience's Silver Dihydrogen Citrate with SmartWash chemistry, and EPIC Panel Sterilight™ UV-C and ozone pathogen control for food processing facility control panels. SmartWash holds nearly 100 patents globally and has published peer-reviewed research in the Journal of Food Protection and Journal of Food Science with USDA-ARS, University of Ghent/VEG-i-TEC, and CEBAS.

The company monetizes through a full-service partnership program: proprietary consumable chemistry, ASAP process control hardware and installation, PPDL data services, calibration systems, and annual hands-on training and 24/7 technical support, billed under stable, quote-based annual pricing. Distribution is exclusively direct enterprise field sales targeting fresh-cut produce processors in the United States and Europe, with a regional headquarters through SmartWash Solutions BV in Nijverdal, Netherlands. Multi-jurisdictional regulatory validations (USDA, GRAS, FDA, Kosher, OMRI for organic, EFSA-aligned EU registration) support adoption across conventional and organic processors and quantify outcomes including zero confirmed foodborne illness outbreaks on protected wash lines, up to 10x chlorine reduction, and 30-40% throughput improvement on difficult commodities.

Name

SmartWash Solutions LLC

Legal name

SmartWash Solutions, LLC

Website

https://smartwashsolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SmartWash Solutions LLC provides integrated food safety systems, including patented chlorine-enhancing chemistry, automated process control hardware, and cloud-based real-time monitoring, to fresh-cut produce processors in North America, Europe, and Oceania.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Safety Process Control Services

NAICS

Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing (325611), Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241)

SIC

Specialty Cleaning, Polishing And Sanitation Preparations (2842), Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics (2840)

akta.pro primary industry

Washing, Brushing & Sanitizing Lines (Produce Washers) (AFAAAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Produce Wash & Food-Contact Surface Dish Cleaning Solutions (CRAJABAI), Disinfection & Remedial Works (Chlorination, Thermal, Shock Treatments) (BPABAJAF)

Keywords

• Food wash enhancers
• Produce safety systems
• Process control equipment
• Chlorine monitoring solutions
• Fresh-cut sanitation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Salinas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. SmartWash Chemical Products (SmartWash®, SmartWash® Organic): Sale of proprietary food wash enhancer chemicals for conventional and organic produce. Consumable product requiring ongoing replenishment as part of full-service partnership.
2. Process Control Equipment (ASAP™): Sale and installation of Automated SmartWash Analytical Platform (ASAP) monitoring and control equipment. Includes preventive maintenance visits and continued improvement through system upgrades and control loop tuning as part of partnership.
3. Data Management & Monitoring (PPDL)™: Real-time wash line data monitoring, analytics, and cloud-based reporting service included in partnership program.
4. Calibration Systems & Consumables: Pinpoint Calibration System including Precision Chlorine Sensor Calibrator and Chlorine Standard Testing Solution for ongoing verification and calibration of chlorine sensors.
5. Training & Technical Support Services: Annual hands-on training, periodic training classes, online training videos, preventive maintenance visits, and 24/7 phone-assisted troubleshooting provided as part of full-service partnership.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SmartWash Solutions develops and sells proprietary chlorine-enhancing food wash chemistry (SmartWash®), automated process control hardware (ASAP™), and cloud-based real-time data monitoring software (PPDL™) bundled into a full-service partnership program. Its integrated Pinpoint Process Control™ system is deployed in fresh-cut produce wash lines to mitigate bacterial cross-contamination, achieve FSMA/EFSA compliance, and reduce chlorine, water, and chemical usage for enterprise food processors.

Product overview

SmartWash Solutions offers an integrated food safety platform combining proprietary chemical products, monitoring equipment, and data management software. The core offering includes SmartWash® and SmartWash® Organic food wash enhancers that boost chlorine effectiveness, supported by ASAP™ process control equipment for automated monitoring and dosing, Pinpoint Calibration System™ for sensor calibration, Process Pro Data Live (PPDL)™ for real-time data analytics, SmartWash Boost™ for pretreatment pathogen elimination, and EPIC Panel Sterilight for control panel sanitation. The complete Pinpoint Process Control™ system enables food processors to control wash water chemistry, track efficiency, prevent cross-contamination, and achieve FSMA compliance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SmartWash® Food Wash Enhancer (Conventional) Patented food wash enhancer that optimizes the effectiveness of chlorine-based wash systems to consistently mitigate microbial contaminants and waterborne cross-contamination in fresh-cut produce processing. GRAS, USDA-validated, Kosher-certified, EU-approved. For enterprise fresh-cut produce processors.
• SmartWash® Organic Food Wash Enhancer Food wash enhancer specifically formulated for organically-grown produce, providing the same power and science as SmartWash conventional with OMRI-listed, 100% GRAS ingredients. For organic fresh-cut produce processors.
• SmartWash Boost™ Pretreatment Pretreatment process aid that combines Silver Dihydrogen Citrate (SDC) with SmartWash chemistry to eliminate up to 99.5% of pathogens before produce reaches wash lines. Achieves 2.94 log reduction of Listeria monocytogenes and 3.15 log reduction of E. coli O157:H7 (USDA-ARS validated). For fruit processing operations including cantaloupes and peaches.
• Automated SmartWash Analytical Platform (ASAP)™ Process control hardware that continuously monitors and controls wash water pH, chlorine levels, and temperature by precisely injecting calculated amounts of chlorine and SmartWash. Features touchscreen interface, dual tank monitors, ability to stop production before CCP violations, and interlocking to feed belts. For enterprise produce processors.
• ASAP Solo Scaled-down version of the ASAP process control platform for limited-scale production facilities with smaller wash line requirements. Provides the same continuous monitoring and control of wash water chemistry.
• Pinpoint Calibration System™ Calibration system including the Precision Chlorine Sensor Calibrator and Chlorine Standard Testing Solution that enables fast, accurate calibration of chlorine sensors without shutting down wash lines. Only chlorine standard available in the industry.
• Process ProData Live (PPDL)™ Cloud-based real-time monitoring and data analytics platform that collects wash line data every 6 seconds, provides color-coded situational awareness dashboards and alarms, and supports FSMA compliance documentation with electronic review and sign-off. Enables remote monitoring from any location.
• EPIC Panel Sterilight™ UV-C light and ozone-based automatic pathogen control system for electronic control panels and enclosures in food processing facilities. Kills Listeria and other pathogens inside control panels to prevent cross-contamination during panel access. Universal retrofit with magnetic safety switch; available in 120V or 230V models.

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero confirmed food-borne illness outbreaks on SmartWash system-protected wash lines across 5+ billion pounds of produce annually
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship, parent company and minor.

• University of Ghent / VEG-i-TECcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 March 2023VEG-i-TEC of University of Ghent, funded by Interreg North West Europe – Water test Network, conducted research confirming SmartWash Solutions products achieve chlorine treatment of fresh produce without harmful chlorate residues while maintaining effective pathogen control. Research validated the system's effectiveness on commercial wash lines during 8-hour production runs of Iceberg Lettuce and Lollo Rosso.
• OneHarvestflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 August 2021OneHarvest, Australia's leading leafy greens and fresh-cut produce supplier, deployed SmartWash Solutions' comprehensive food safety program across their Australian operations. SmartWash is their largest customer outside the United States. Program includes SmartWash Organic, ASAP, PPDL, and Pinpoint Calibration System.
• Taylor Farmsparent companyOthersTaylor Farms, the USA's largest fresh-cut processor, founded SmartWash Solutions in 2009 in the wake of the E. coli spinach outbreak. SmartWash is an independent business unit of Taylor Farms. Jim Brennan, President of SmartWash Solutions, serves on the Center for Produce Safety board on behalf of the company.
• USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUSDA-ARS has conducted multiple studies validating SmartWash technology including research on cross-contamination prevention published in Journal of Food Protection and Journal of Food Science. Studies confirmed SmartWash (T-128) enhances chlorine efficacy against E. coli and Salmonella in fresh-cut lettuce processing.
• Pure Bioscience (Silver Dihydrogen Citrate / PURE Control)coreTechnology or IntegrationSmartWash Boost Pretreatment combines Pure Bioscience's Silver Dihydrogen Citrate (SDC) technology with SmartWash chemistry. SDC is the patented molecule utilizing stabilized ionic silver with antibacterial properties, providing an initial kill step that eliminates up to 99.5% of pathogens before produce reaches wash lines.
• CEBAS (Spain)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean research partnership with CEBAS in Spain, alongside University of Ghent, contributing to SmartWash's international research validation and EFSA compliance capabilities.
• Center for Produce SafetycoreOthersSmartWash Solutions President Jim Brennan serves on the Center for Produce Safety Technical Committee for 6+ years. The company openly shares wash water quality measurement data to improve food safety knowledge industry-wide and donates use of their pilot plant facility to government and academic food safety researchers.
• Bowe AustraliaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as a partner company in SmartWash Solutions' partner network.
• Church BrothersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as a partner company. True Leaf Farms, the processing arm for Church Brothers Farms, expanded SmartWash across all wash lines.
• Golden State FoodsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as a partner company in SmartWash Solutions' partner network.
• McEntire ProduceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFresh produce repacker that expanded use of SmartWash products to improve wash line performance, food safety, and reduce operational costs.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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