Foragro
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1988
- HeadquartersGuatemala City, Guatemala
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
Foragro firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Foragro
- Legal name
- Foragro Company
- Website
- https://foragro.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1988
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Foragro industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Agricultural Inputs Distribution
- NAICS
- Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (3253)
- SIC
- Agricultural Chemicals (2870)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Organic & Biological Input Retail (Biostimulants, Biopesticides, OMRI) (AFABAJAK)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Seed & Trait Distribution (Dealer Networks) (AFABAJAD)
Keywords
Where Foragro is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Guatemala City
- HQ country
- Guatemala
- HQ region
- Latin America
Offices8 records
Markets served
Foragro business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Agricultural inputs distribution: Foragro distributes a diversified portfolio of agricultural inputs including crop protection products, seeds, crop nutrition, application equipment, animal health products, biological solutions, agricultural plastics, and industrial safety equipment. The company connects agricultural solutions with producers through a network of strategic partners and brands.
- International trade - Imports and exports: The company maintains international commercial relationships enabling constant import and export flow, strengthening presence in global markets through containerized trade of agricultural products.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels7 records
Foragro product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Foragro distributes a diversified portfolio of agricultural inputs — crop protection products (herbicides, pesticides, fungicides), high-performance seeds, crop nutrition, application equipment, animal health products, biological solutions, agricultural plastics, and industrial safety equipment — to agricultural and livestock producers across Central America, the Caribbean, and South America. The company operates a multi-brand strategy combining proprietary brands (FORAVANT, FORAVET, RECIFOR, Espuela) with international partner brands (ADAMA, ICL, Olli Semillas, Milagro, Nutrifilden, 4DRIP, Guarany, Fortec), supported by field technical accompaniment throughout the crop cycle.
Product overview
Foragro is an agricultural solutions company that connects agricultural products with producers across Latin America. The company operates a multi-brand portfolio organized into eight core product categories: crop protection (weeds, pest and disease control), high-performance seeds, crop nutrition, application equipment, animal health, biological solutions, agricultural plastics, and industrial safety. The company distributes products from multiple brand partners including Foravant, Foravet, Recifor, ADAMA, Olli Semillas, Milagro, ICL, Nutrifilden, 4DRIP, Guarany, and Fortec, while also developing its own branded products like Espuela herbicide.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Crop Protection (Protección de cultivos) Solutions for the control of weeds, pests, and diseases to protect crop yield, offered to agricultural producers in Central and South America via Foragro's proprietary brands (FORAVANT, RECIFOR) and partner brands such as ADAMA.
- High-Performance Seeds (Semillas de alto desempeño) High-performance seed genetics and materials that maximize crop potential from the start of the growing cycle, supplied via partner brand Olli Semillas and other genetics providers to agricultural producers in the region.
- Crop Nutrition (Nutrición de cultivos) Specialized crop nutrition solutions that optimize growth, productivity, and quality, supplied via partner brands ICL (fertilizers and specialty minerals) and Nutrifilden to agricultural producers.
- Application Equipment (Equipos de aplicación) Tools and equipment for efficient, precise, and safe application of crop inputs, supplied via partner brand Guarany to agricultural producers and field operators.
- Animal Health (Salud animal) Veterinary solutions supporting livestock productivity and animal welfare, offered under the proprietary FORAVET brand to cattle ranchers and livestock farmers in Central America.
- Biological Solutions (Soluciones biológicas) Biological alternatives that strengthen crops naturally and sustainably, supplied to agricultural producers seeking sustainable input options in the region.
- Agricultural Plastics (Plásticos agrícolas) Agricultural plastic materials that optimize production processes and field management, supplied to producers for crop and field operations.
- Industrial Safety (Seguridad industrial) Industrial safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) that protect farmers and equipment during daily operations, distributed to agricultural producers and operators.
- Espuela Herbicide Proprietary Foragro herbicide product for woody weed control in pastures, referenced in producer testimonials as effective for pasture management in cattle zones of Juigalpa and Santo Domingo, Nicaragua.
Quantifiable outcome
- Technical field support leads to better technical decisions, higher crop yield, better use of investment, and follow-up throughout the entire cycle
Companies that use Foragro
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Foragro technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature2 records
Foragro partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.
- FORAVANTcoreProprietary brand of Foragro offering agricultural solutions including crop protection, nutrition, and seeds. Part of the company's multi-brand portfolio strategy.
- FORAVETcoreProprietary animal health brand of Foragro providing veterinary solutions for productivity and animal welfare.
- RECIFORcoreAgricultural input brand in Foragro's portfolio serving the Central American market.
- OLLI SEMILLASsupportingSeed brand partner providing high-performance genetic materials for agricultural producers in the region.
- MILAGROsupportingAgricultural input brand partner serving the regional market with specialized crop solutions.
- ICLsupportingInternational fertilizer and specialty minerals company partner providing crop nutrition solutions.
- NUTRIFELDENsupportingNutrition brand partner offering specialized agricultural nutrition products.
- 4 DRIPsupportingIrrigation solutions brand partner providing drip irrigation and water management technology.
- GUARANYsupportingApplication equipment brand partner providing spraying and application tools for efficient, precise and safe application.
- FORTECsupportingAgricultural input brand partner serving the regional market.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Foragro competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Disagro: Disagro is a Guatemala-based agricultural inputs distributor offering crop protection, fertilizers, seeds and adjuvants to Central American producers. It is Foragro's closest geographic and product peer, competing head-to-head in Guatemala and neighboring markets.
- Agripac: Agripac is an Ecuadorian agricultural inputs company distributing crop protection, fertilizers, seeds and veterinary products. It mirrors Foragro's multi-category distribution model across the Andean and Pacific coast agro-economies.
- Albaugh LLC: Albaugh is a US-based global generic crop protection manufacturer and distributor with a particularly strong presence in Latin America. It is comparable to Foragro in targeting generic and value-branded chemistry for LATAM growers, often through local distribution.
Regional players
- Farmagro (Peru): Farmagro is a Peruvian agricultural inputs distributor serving Andean and coastal growers with crop protection and nutrition products. Comparable to Foragro as a regional distributor with proprietary brands, though focused on Peru rather than Central America.
Broad incumbents
- ADAMA Ltd. ADAMA is a global crop protection company that is also a principal brand partner of Foragro. It overlaps through direct sales of generic agrochemicals in Latin America, competing for the same grower wallet while simultaneously relying on distributors like Foragro.
- Syngenta (now Syngenta Group): Syngenta is a global crop protection and seed company with deep LATAM presence. It competes with Foragro through direct sales of branded chemistry and seeds, while Foragro represents alternative international brands.
- Bayer Crop Science: Bayer Crop Science is a global agricultural inputs leader selling seeds, crop protection and digital agronomy tools across Latin America. It represents the multinational competitive benchmark against which Foragro's localized service model is positioned.
- Corteva Agriscience: Corteva is a global seed and crop protection company serving LATAM growers through its own salesforce and distributors. Its hybrid seed portfolio overlaps with Foragro's high-performance seeds category.
- FMC Corporation: FMC is a global crop protection and plant health company with a strong Latin America footprint through direct sales and channel partners. It competes in the same chemistry segments as Foragro's distribution portfolio.
- UPL Limited: UPL is an Indian-headquartered global agrochemical company with extensive LATAM operations, often via local distribution partners. It represents the open-tier competitive model that pressures Foragro's branded distribution business.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Foragro leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Foragro funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Foragro M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Foragro
What does Foragro do?
Foragro distributes a diversified portfolio of agricultural inputs — crop protection products (herbicides, pesticides, fungicides), high-performance seeds, crop nutrition, application equipment, animal health products, biological solutions, agricultural plastics, and industrial safety equipment — to agricultural and livestock producers across Central America, the Caribbean, and South America. The company operates a multi-brand strategy combining proprietary brands (FORAVANT, FORAVET, RECIFOR, Espuela) with international partner brands (ADAMA, ICL, Olli Semillas, Milagro, Nutrifilden, 4DRIP, Guarany, Fortec), supported by field technical accompaniment throughout the crop cycle.
Is Foragro a public or private company?
Foragro is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Foragro founded?
Foragro was founded in 1988. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is Foragro based?
Foragro is headquartered in Guatemala City, Guatemala, in the Latin America region.
How does Foragro make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Agricultural inputs distribution is the primary driver. The others are international trade - Imports and exports.
Who are Foragro's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Disagro, Agripac and Albaugh LLC. Farmagro (Peru) is listed as a regional player. Broad incumbents are ADAMA Ltd., Syngenta (now Syngenta Group), Bayer Crop Science, Corteva Agriscience, FMC Corporation and UPL Limited.
Does Foragro have an API?
No public API is recorded for Foragro.
What industry is Foragro in?
Foragro's product category is Agricultural Inputs Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFABAJAK, Organic & Biological Input Retail (Biostimulants, Biopesticides, OMRI), with a secondary code of AFABAJAD, Seed & Trait Distribution (Dealer Networks). Its NAICS code is 3253 and its SIC code is 2870.