What Pace International does

Pace International, LLC is a Wapato, Washington-based specialty chemicals company founded in 1999 that develops and sells postharvest solutions for commercial fresh produce. The company sells an extensive portfolio of edible coatings, biorational and conventional fungicides, cleaners, sanitizers, and storage treatments to fruit and vegetable growers, packers, and shippers across North America (primarily the United States) and South America (Chile). Its offerings are organized into branded product lines — Natural Shine, PrimaFresh, PacRite, Shield-Brite, BioSpectra 100SC, ecoFOG, and FreshVue — addressing decay control, dehydration, and ripening management across cherries, citrus, pome fruits, stone fruits, tropical fruits, and vegetables. Several SKUs carry OMRI listing, USDA Organic certification, Kosher certification, or EPA reduced-risk fungicide classification.

Pace's technology platform rests on three differentiated pillars: (1) proprietary biorational chemistry such as BioSpectra 100SC, which uses a novel ergosterol-binding mode of action with no observed resistance development; (2) the patented ecoFOG thermofogging service with Proclean Technology that uniformly distributes actives inside storage rooms while containing residues; and (3) the FreshVue ethylene control system based on 1-MCP active ingredient, offered in self-service and full-service formats. The company operates an internal Product Development Group supported by a dedicated plant pathology lab and an engineering and application services function, and runs the Postharvest Academy, described as the largest standalone postharvest meeting in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres, held twice per year. Customer-facing infrastructure includes the Pace InSite digital documentation portal and field-based technical sales representatives providing customized application programs and on-site support.

Pace operates a B2B direct-sales model with quote-based, undisclosed pricing determined by product type, volume, crop, and application requirements. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales supported by technical service rather than subscription or licensing. Since March 2024, Pace International has been a wholly-owned subsidiary of AgroFresh Solutions, Inc., with customer inquiries now directed through AgroFresh's Philadelphia headquarters. Prior to the acquisition, Pace maintained affiliated relationships with Valent BioSciences LLC, Valent U.S.A. LLC, and Mycorrhizal Applications LLC.

Name

Pace International

Legal name

Pace International, LLC

Website

https://paceint.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Pace International is a Wapato, Washington-based specialty chemicals company, founded in 1999 and acquired by AgroFresh in March 2024, that manufactures postharvest edible coatings, biorational and conventional fungicides, and storage treatments for commercial fruit and vegetable packers, growers, and shippers across North and South America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Postharvest Crop Protection Chemicals

NAICS

Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (32532), Postharvest Crop Activities (except Cotton Ginning) (115114)

SIC

Agricultural Chemicals (2870)

akta.pro primary industry

Post-Harvest Crop Protection (Stored Grain Protectants, Post-Harvest Fungicides) (AFABAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Natural Antimicrobials & Clean-Label Preservatives (Plant Extracts, Essential Oils, Fermented Extracts) (AFAJAFAF), Mycotoxin/Mold Prevention & Mitigation (Moisture Control, Antifungals) (AFAOAIAL)

Keywords

• Postharvest crop protection
• Edible fruit coatings
• Postharvest fungicides
• Thermofogging storage treatments
• Ethylene control systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Wapato

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Postharvest Crop Protection Products: B2B sale of fungicides, edible coatings, storage treatments, cleaners, sanitizers, and specialty chemicals to fruit and vegetable packers and growers. Products include BioSpectra, PacRite, Shield-Brite, Natural Shine, PrimaFresh, and ecoFOG product lines. Revenue is generated through product sales with technical application support.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Pace International manufactures and supplies postharvest chemical solutions for commercial fresh produce operations, including edible carnauba-based coatings (Natural Shine, PrimaFresh), synthetic and biorational fungicides (PacRite, Shield-Brite, BioSpectra 100SC), thermofogging service with patented Proclean technology (ecoFOG), and 1-MCP ethylene control systems (FreshVue). Its cleaners, sanitizers, storage treatments, and specialty products are sold to fruit and vegetable growers, packers, and shippers across North and South America to control decay, manage ripening, reduce dehydration, and extend shelf life.

Product overview

Pace International provides a comprehensive portfolio of postharvest solutions for fresh produce, organized into distinct product lines and technologies. The core offerings include Natural Shine and PrimaFresh edible carnauba coatings for citrus, pome fruits, stone fruits, tropical fruits, and vegetables. The PacRite and Shield-Brite fungicide product lines provide decay control through various formulations including fludioxonil, pyrimethanil, thiabendazole, and imazalil-based solutions. BioSpectra 100SC offers OMRI-listed organic decay control. Supporting technologies include ecoFOG thermofogging service with patented Proclean technology and FreshVue ethylene control systems using 1-MCP active ingredient. Additional specialty products include cleaners, sanitizers, organic-certified options, and Kosher-certified formulations. The company serves growers, packers, and shippers across the produce supply chain with products for cherries, citrus, pome fruits, stone fruits, tropical fruits, and vegetables.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Natural Shine: Line of edible carnauba coatings for citrus and other fruits to maintain freshness and control dehydration.
• PrimaFresh
• PacRite
• Shield-Brite
• BioSpectra
• ecoFOG
• FreshVue
• Postharvest Academy

Products and services

• Natural Shine Complete line of edible, premium carnauba coatings for maintaining freshness of citrus, pome fruits, tropical fruits, and vegetables along the supply chain; provides dehydration control and weight loss prevention.
• PrimaFresh Complete line of edible, premium carnauba coatings designed to mimic and restore nature's natural barrier on fruit surfaces, protecting against pests and environmental threats while maintaining freshness across apples, stone fruits, and other produce.
• PacRite Decay control portfolio of solutions for protecting fruit during storage and transit; includes fungicide formulations applied through drench, dip, or coating applications for citrus, sweet potatoes, and pomegranates.
• Shield-Brite Liquid decay control products for pome fruit, stone fruit, and cherries; includes fludioxonil and pyrimethanil fungicide formulations for storage and transit protection.
• BioSpectra 100SC OMRI-listed biorational fungicide for broad-spectrum organic decay control; effective against all major fungal postharvest diseases including blue mold, gray mold, sour rot, and brown rot across pome fruit, citrus, stone fruit, and cherries.
• ecoFOG Leading thermofogging service for application of postharvest fungicides and antioxidants to fruit in storage; features patented Proclean technology that ensures effectiveness while protecting the environment through uniform fog penetration.
• FreshVue Ethylene control system based on 1-MCP active ingredient; provides control over the ripening process with self-service and full-service application options, maintaining produce freshness by slowing ethylene-triggered ripening.
• FreshVue Storage Treatments Sustainable storage treatments delivered through ecoFOG technologies, including FreshVue ethylene control, for maintaining long-term storage quality and marketability of fresh produce.
• Nature-Guard USDA Organic Certified, plant-based protective coating that creates a natural barrier to reduce water loss and shriveling of fresh produce during storage and distribution.
• Semperfresh Sucrose-ester based coating for cherries and pears; inhibits water loss while allowing gas exchange, reducing weight loss and excess respiration.
• Opti-CAL 12.1% water-soluble calcium solution for cherries; effective against bitter pit, reduces splitting susceptibility, improves firmness, and is compatible with DPA.
• Accu-Tab SI Automated chlorinating system for wash water systems in packinghouses; provides consistent chlorine rate with residual protection and uses an OMRI-listed formulation.
• Lustre Dry High-gloss, quick-drying shellac-based citrus coating designed primarily for gift fruit and domestic markets.

Quantifiable outcome

• ecoFOG technology has protected nearly 2.6 million tons of fresh produce
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• AgroFresh Solutions, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2024Pace International was acquired by AgroFresh Solutions in March 2024. Pace now operates under the AgroFresh corporate umbrella, with customers directed to contact AgroFresh for inquiries. The acquisition combines Pace's postharvest solutions portfolio with AgroFresh's broader produce freshness platform.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Bayer Crop Science: Major diversified crop protection company with fungicide and post-harvest offerings. Larger competitor with significant global distribution and bundling capabilities versus Pace's regional specialization.
• Syngenta: Global agrochemical giant with crop protection products spanning pre- and post-harvest stages. Competes with Pace in fungicides and broader integrated crop programs, with significantly larger R&D and reach.
• BASF Agricultural Solutions: Global crop protection leader whose portfolio includes post-harvest fungicides. Competes with Pace's PacRite/Shield-Brite fungicides and brings scale advantages on distribution and registration.
• AgroFresh Solutions: Parent company of Pace International since March 2024. AgroFresh operates the broader produce freshness platform (SmartFresh, Harvista, Actiseal), with overlapping post-harvest technologies and a more global footprint than Pace.

Regional players

• Nippon Suisan Kaisha (Nissui / Nichimo): Asia-Pacific-based post-harvest coatings producer. Comparable coatings and treatments focus, with geographic overlap only through export customers and shared global packer relationships.

Direct peers

• Janssen PMP (Janssen Pharmaceutica / Product Management & Production): Post-harvest materials company with fungicides, sanitizers, and coatings marketed to fruit and vegetable packers. Competes with Pace on decay-control chemistry and integrated post-harvest programs.
• Citrosol: Specialist post-harvest company focused on citrus and other fresh produce. Competes directly with Pace's Natural Shine and PacRite lines on coatings, fungicides, and decay control across global citrus packers.
• Decco (TotalEnergies Marketing Services): Direct global competitor in post-harvest coatings, fungicides, and storage treatments for fresh produce. Highly comparable product lines (edible coatings, drench/dip fungicides, sanitizers) targeting the same packer/shipper customers.
• Xeda International: Developer of post-harvest waxes, coatings, and fungicides for fruit and vegetable preservation, with strong presence in Europe. Closely comparable technology and customer overlap with Pace.

Emerging players

• BioSafe Systems: Specialty post-harvest sanitation and decay-control manufacturer focused on alternative chemistries. Smaller-scale player but directly comparable in providing biorational and reduced-risk options to fresh produce packers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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