Argentina grants AgroFresh registration approval for new Harvista™ 1,3 SC technology
New water-based formulation will help more growers pick fruit at peak quality
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 24, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- AgroFresh Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: AGFS) announces a new formulation of Harvista™ pre-harvest technology to help apple and pear growers in Argentina gain a competitive edge. Argentina's Servicio Nacional de Sanidad y Calidad Agroalimentaria (SENASA) has granted registration for the new, easier-to-apply Harvista 1,3 SC formulation.
Harvista technology is a pre-harvest application of 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP), which inhibits ethylene recognition in fruit for superior fruit quality and improved value from harvest to storage. With Harvista in their orchard management program, apple and pear growers can harvest the fruit at the optimal color, size and internal quality for greater revenue and more profitable operations.
"This is an important formulation approval that we expect will allow AgroFresh to provide Harvista to more growers and on more hectares throughout Argentina," said Jeferson Nunes, Latin America Commercial Director for AgroFresh. "With Harvista 1,3 SC, growers can enjoy the benefits of better quality apples that they can sell at higher prices.
Harvista technology also helps growers manage harvest by allowing flexible picking schedules. Because Harvista extends time on the tree, growers can schedule harvest for highest quality and efficient labor management.
New Harvista 1,3 SC will be available for the 2016-17 season. Argentina is the first Latin American country to grant registration for new Harvista 1,3 SC formulation. Registration is currently pending in Chile.
For more information, visit AgroFresh.com or contact your local AgroFresh representative.
About AgroFresh
AgroFresh Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: AGFS) is a global horticultural produce industry leader, providing a portfolio of innovative products and specialty services to maintain the freshness, quality and value of fresh produce and flowers. Its core products include SmartFresh™, the proven post-harvest freshness protection technology for produce; Harvista™, the advanced pre-harvest technology for apples and pears; RipeLock™, the innovative post-harvest quality system for bananas; and LandSpring™, an innovative pre-planting transplant shock reduction application for tomatoes and peppers. AgroFresh currently operates commercially in more than 40 countries and employs more than 170 people worldwide. For more information, visit www.AgroFresh.com.
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