What Sym-Agro does

Sym-Agro, Inc. is a Visalia, California-based, privately held agricultural input company founded in 2012 by Peter Bierma. It develops and markets a portfolio of biological, bio-activator, and soft-chemistry crop protection products for U.S. horticulture and specialty agriculture, including fungicides (ProBlad Verde, Berezi, Cinnerate, CINNEX, Instill), miticides and insecticides (Cinnerate, Soyote, AzaPro), nematicides (KitoGard, AzaPro), bactericides (Instill, KitoGard), stress mitigation (Eckosil Shield), and foliar plant nutrition (Invoke, Prosar, Colure, Kiplant VS-04, ATTEST). Several actives are differentiated: ProBlad Verde is built on an exclusive U.S. license to BLAD polypeptide technology from CEV, S.A. (Spain); Instill uses a patented double-chelated copper sulfate pentahydrate for locally systemic activity up to 21 days; KitoGard uses high-deacetylation chitosan; and AzaPro, Cinnerate, and CINNEX are built on botanical actives (azadirachtin, 98% cinnamaldehyde). The portfolio carries seven OMRI listings and a Washington State Department of Agriculture organic certification, with multiple products positioned as MRL-exempt, 0-day PHI alternatives to conventional chemistries.

The business is a distribution-led, channel-only model: products are sold through U.S. agricultural distribution partners rather than direct to growers, supported by a territory-based regional sales team (Southern, Northern, Coastal California, Pacific Northwest, Southeast) and field technical advisors who provide agronomic support. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales of proprietary and in-licensed crop protection inputs. End customers are fruit, nut, vine, vegetable, and row crop growers in the Western U.S., with ProBlad Verde expanded to nationwide availability in 2023. Recent regulatory and commercial moves include EPA registration of CINNEX across 93 crops (2026), a U.S. distribution agreement with Biofungitek SL for Berezi (2026), the 2025 launch of KitoGard, and ongoing California CDPR label extensions.

The company is founder-led (Peter Bierma, President/CEO; Steve Bratcher, CFO) with 11-50 employees, no disclosed external funding, and no parent company. Operations are U.S.-domestic; no global footprint is claimed and a California geographic gap remains for CINNEX until the anticipated 2027 registration.

Name

Sym-Agro

Legal name

Sym-Agro®, Inc.

Website

https://sym-agro.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sym-Agro is a Visalia, California-based, privately held agricultural input company that develops and markets biological, bio-activator, and soft-chemistry crop protection products, including fungicides, miticides, nematicides, and plant nutrition, sold exclusively through U.S. agricultural distribution partners to fruit, nut, vine, and vegetable growers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Crop Protection (Biopesticides and Biologicals)

NAICS

Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (32532), Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (325320)

SIC

Agricultural Chemicals (2870)

akta.pro primary industry

Antimicrobial & Sanitization Chemicals for Crop Production (Greenhouse/Packhouse) (AFABAAAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Natural Antimicrobials & Clean-Label Preservatives (Plant Extracts, Essential Oils, Fermented Extracts) (AFAJAFAF)

Keywords

• Crop protection products
• Agricultural biologicals
• Biopesticide manufacturing
• Specialty crop fungicides
• Plant nutrition solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Visalia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Crop Protection Products: Sym-Agro generates revenue through the sale of proprietary and distributed agricultural crop protection products including fungicides, bactericides, miticides, insecticides, nematicides, and plant nutrition products to growers through distribution channels.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sym-Agro manufactures and markets proprietary biological, bio-activator, and soft chemistry crop protection products for horticulture and specialty agriculture. The portfolio spans fungicides, miticides, insecticides, nematicides, bactericides, and plant nutrition/fertilizer products sold under brands such as ProBlad Verde, Instill, CINNEX, Cinnerate, Berezi, KitoGard, AzaPro, and others. Products are sold through agricultural distribution partners across the United States for use on fruit, nut, vine, vegetable, and row crops.

Product overview

Sym-Agro develops and markets a comprehensive portfolio of agricultural biologicals, biopesticides, and plant nutrition products for horticulture and specialty agriculture. The product line spans fungicides (ProBlad Verde, Berezi, Cinnerate, CINNEX, Instill, Alluma, Soyote), miticides/insecticides (Cinnerate, Soyote, AzaPro), nematicides (KitoGard, AzaPro), bactericides (Instill, KitoGard), stress reduction and sunburn protection (Eckosil Shield), and quality-enhancing fertilizers (ATTEST, Invoke, Prosar, Kiplant VS-04, Colure). Products serve fruit, nuts, vines, vegetables, row crops, and hemp producers with both conventional and organic farming solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Soyote: Highly effective spider mite spray to control and kill a wide range of damaging pests and diseases. Multi-site mode of action insecticide-miticide-fungicide concentrate.
• Cinnerate
• KitoGard
• Instill/Instill-O
• ProBlad Verde
• Berezi
• CINNEX
• AzaPro
• Kiplant VS-04
• Alluma
• Colure
• Eckosil Shield
• Prosar
• ATTEST
• Invoke

Products and services

• ProBlad Verde Innovative locally systemic fungicide powered by exclusive BLAD polypeptide technology from lupine seed extract. Multi-site mode of action (FRAC BM01) controls over 20 fungal and bacterial pathogens including powdery mildew, Botrytis, and brown rot. Stops fungal cell division within 4 hours, causes cell death within 24 hours. MRL-exempt with up to 14 days residual control. OMRI listed.
• Berezi Fast-acting curative and preventative fungicide combining Potassium Carbonate and Thyme Oil. Controls Powdery mildew, Botrytis, Alternaria, rots and molds. Patented synergistic technology with improved crop safety compared to potassium bicarbonate-based products. Licensed for U.S. distribution from Biofungitek SL (Spain).
• Cinnerate
• CINNEX EPA-registered fungicide-insecticide using cinnamaldehyde active. Multi-site activity and multiple modes of action for broad spectrum disease and insect pest control on 93 crops. FRAC Group BM03, IRAC Group UNE. MRL-exempt with 0-day PHI. Sourced and manufactured in the U.S. California registration anticipated for 2027 growing season.
• Instill Broad-spectrum bactericide and fungicide with patented copper sulfate pentahydrate formulation. Double-chelated copper safely crosses plant membrane with up to 21 days of rain-proof protection. Locally systemic FRAC M01 fungicide, MRL-exempt. No visible residue, exceptional crop safety record.
• Instill-O OMRI-listed broad-spectrum bactericide and fungicide version of Instill for organic production. Patented copper sulfate pentahydrate formulation with up to 21 days protection and no visible residue.
• KitoGard Powered by natural biochemical chitosan (95% deacetylation, medium-low molecular weight). Provides 3-way nematode management through direct contact activity, fostering beneficial microorganisms, and activating plant defenses. Also controls bacteria, fungi, oomycetes, and viruses. Biodegradable with no MRL concerns.
• Soyote Highly effective spider mite spray and broad-spectrum pest control. Kills mites, thrips, whiteflies, fungus gnats, aphids, and controls powdery mildew, botrytis, and bacterial diseases. Multi-site mode of action disrupts digestion and respiration, penetrates exoskeleton causing desiccation and suffocation. FIFRA 25(b) minimum risk pesticide exempt.
• Alluma Contains 15% refined garlic oil with active components Allyl polysulfides and Allicin. Provides pesticide, miticide, and nematocidal activity through ingestion, contact, and translaminar action. Also acts as a chitin inhibitor and respiratory system disruptor with repellency effects on mating and egg laying. WSDA Organic certified.
• AzaPro Botanical insect growth regulator using highly bioactive azadirachtin. Dual mode of action as IGR and repellent. Controls over 300 insect species including mites, aphids, thrips, leafhoppers, whiteflies, and provides nematode suppression. OMRI listed with 0-day PHI and 4-hour REI. Contains 75% less oil carrier than competing brands.
• Eckosil Shield OMRI-listed silicon-based soluble ortho silicic acid formulation. Reinforces plant cell walls for heat and abiotic stress tolerance, reduced sunburn potential, and improved light absorption. Internal UV and heat defense with no visual residue. Compatible with ground, aerial, soil, and chemigation application.
• Colure Supplies Phosphorus, Potassium, and Zinc to increase fruit dry matter and anthocyanin/carotenoid content. Contains bioactive compounds that increase production of phenolic compounds. Applied foliar at 40 ounces per acre with 2-3 applications before harvest.
• Kiplant VS-04 Soluble nitrogen derived from shrimp meal protein hydrolysate. Promotes vegetative and root growth and plant development. Formulated for foliar or soil applications to enhance growth, yield, and quality. OMRI listed.
• Prosar Proprietary fertilizer containing patented protein hydrolysate. Efficiently feeds plants at key physiological times, encouraging superior set, sizing, and quality. Works with trees during floral and cell division phases for larger, higher-quality nuts. Improves plant vigor and accelerates flowering.
• ATTEST Formulated for foliar applications to enhance plant growth and yield performance. Systemically delivers copper ions to plant vascular systems. Provides needed nutrients at critical growing periods and boosts yields. Optimal spray solution pH 5.5 to 6.5.
• Invoke Proprietary fertilizer combining patented protein hydrolysate with pure ascophyllan nodosum from seaweed. Rich source of natural amino acids, carbohydrates and protein. Increases photosynthetic activity within 24-48 hours (lasting up to 21 days), increases root growth 15-20%, improves nutrient uptake, and thickens cellular walls for disease defense.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 21 days residual disease protection with Instill systemic copper
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Biofungitek SLcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 3 March 2026Sym-Agro Inc. and Biofungitek SL entered into a US distribution agreement for Biofungitek's Berezi fungicide. Berezi represents a new mode of action combining Potassium Carbonate and Thyme Oil for control of Powdery mildew, Botrytis and other diseases. Biofungitek, headquartered in Derio, Spain, is a subsidiary of Goizper Group and researches and develops biological and biorational products for sustainable crop treatment.
• CEV (S.A.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEV, S.A. is a company dedicated to the development of innovative bio fungicides featuring BLAD — a naturally derived polypeptide extracted from the germinated seeds of lupines. Sym-Agro holds exclusive rights to distribute ProBlad Verde in the U.S. market. Alexandra Carreira serves as Technical Director of CEV.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Gowan Company: Gowan Company is a privately held specialty crop protection company marketing fungicides, insecticides, and herbicides through agricultural distribution. Comparable to Sym-Agro in channel model (distributor-led), customer focus (specialty crops), and product breadth across crop protection categories.
• BioWorks: BioWorks manufactures biological crop protection and plant nutrition products including biofungicides, biopesticides, and biofertilizers for greenhouse and specialty agriculture. Closely comparable to Sym-Agro's mix of biological actives, OMRI-listed offerings, and focus on fruits, vegetables, and ornamentals.
• Summit Agro USA: Summit Agro USA distributes crop protection products (fungicides, insecticides, miticides) for specialty agriculture in the U.S. market. Comparable to Sym-Agro in distribution-led model, focus on fruits/vegetables/nuts, and mix of proprietary and partner-sourced chemistries.
• Sipcam Agro Solutions: Sipcam Agro Solutions markets a portfolio of crop protection products including fungicides, herbicides, and insecticides for specialty crops in the U.S. Similar to Sym-Agro in mid-sized, privately-held posture, channel-led sales, and focus on horticulture/specialty agriculture.
• Certis Biologicals: Certis Biologicals is a leading U.S. biological crop protection company offering biofungicides, biorationals, and biopesticides for specialty crops. Highly comparable to Sym-Agro in product category (biologicals for fruits, nuts, vegetables), customer base (specialty growers), and channel model (distribution-led).
• Marrone Bio Innovations: Marrone Bio Innovations develops biological crop protection products (fungicides, insecticides, nematicides) derived from natural sources. Now part of Bioceres Crop Solutions, it competes directly with Sym-Agro in biologicals for specialty and row crops with overlapping product categories and grower customers.

Broad incumbents

• FMC Corporation: FMC Corporation is a global agricultural sciences company offering insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, and biologicals. Overlaps with Sym-Agro in insecticide/fungicide categories and biologicals expansion; however, FMC operates at significantly larger scale with global R&D and broad crop coverage.
• Corteva Agriscience: Corteva is a global seed and crop protection company with a growing biologicals portfolio serving row and specialty crops. Competes with Sym-Agro in biological crop protection, particularly for fruits, vegetables, and nuts, but at meaningfully larger R&D scale and with integrated seed-and-trait capabilities.
• AMVAC Chemical Corporation: AMVAC is a mid-sized U.S. crop protection chemical manufacturer offering a broad portfolio of insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides. Comparable to Sym-Agro in product category overlap, but AMVAC operates at significantly larger scale across both specialty and row crops with direct sales and distribution presence.
• Valent USA (Sumitomo Chemical): Valent USA, the U.S. subsidiary of Sumitomo Chemical, markets crop protection and professional products for specialty crops, turf, and ornamentals. Comparable product categories (fungicides, insecticides, plant growth regulators) and shared customer base in fruit, nut, and vegetable markets, but with parent-company scale advantages.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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