A proud history of growth and innovation
We’ve been pushing the potential of produce for over two decades—and we’re only getting started.
1994
1994
Backed by USDA, researchers at North Carolina State University discover 1-MCP; first use patent is filed
1996
1996
AgroFresh is founded. 1- MCP technology is acquired.
1999
1999
Rohm and Haas acquires 1-MCP technology
2002
2002
First registration for SmartFresh™ technology is granted in Chile, followed by U.S. registration; brand launches commercially for U.S. apples
2003
2003
SmartFresh™ provisional registration is approved in the UK, followed by the first launch in several European countries, South Africa and New Zealand
2005
2005
Commercial launches in China and Korea
2006
2006
European Union approves SmartFresh™ technology registration
2007
2007
AgroFresh buys Floralife®, gaining full, exclusive rights to 1-MCP technology
2008
2008
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approves first pre-harvest use registration for Harvista™
2009
2009
Dow completes acquisition and merger of Rohm and Haas Company; AgroFresh operates as a Dow AgroSciences business unit
2013
2013
Limited U.S. commercial launch for Harvista™
2015
2015
Dow divests and AgroFresh Solutions, Inc. becomes a standalone company; introduces RipeLock™ and LandSpring™ to product portfolio
2016
2016
New management team is introduced
2017
2017
AgroFresh introduces ActiMist™ foggable fungicide and extends its post-harvest leadership by acquiring Tecnidex, a leading provider of post-harvest fungicides, waxes and biocides for the citrus market
2018
2018
AgroFresh enters into alliances with It’s Fresh, a British food technology company, and Pagoda, China’s largest fruit retailer