AgroFresh’s Innovative LandSpring™ Technology Receives EPA Approval for Expanded Crops

The Pre-Planting Application is Now Registered for 14 Crop Species to
Mitigate Impacts from Transplant Shock

PHILADELPHIA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$AGFS–AgroFresh Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: AGFS), a global leader in produce
freshness solutions, continues to lead the industry with LandSpring,
securing EPA approval for its use on 12 additional crops beyond tomatoes
and peppers. The innovative pre-transplant technology can now be used on
the following seedling crops: broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage,
cantaloupe, cauliflower, cucumber, eggplant, gherkin, muskmelon, bell
pepper, non-bell pepper, summer squash, tomato and watermelon.

LandSpring maintains seedling quality through the transplanting process
and minimizes the impact of plant stress both during transport and in
the field. Application to seedlings 1-3 days prior to transplanting
mitigates the negative effects of plant stresses such as heat, cold,
drought, excess water, salinity, fertility, disease, insect damage and
physical damage. Plants are then able to establish more quickly in the
field and maintain better health early in the growing season, which
maximizes yield potential for growers.

“The results experienced during research trials and by our current
tomato customers are proving LandSpring to be highly effective,” said
Tim Malefyt, Global Brand Manager. “We are excited to be able to offer
the protection that LandSpring provides to these additional crops to
help mitigate the widespread issue of transplant shock, reduce seedling
mortality and maximize yield potential. LandSpring is just one example
of AgroFresh’s continued commitment to the development of innovative
technologies in this area for growers, packers, and processors.”

EPA approval of these expanded crops more than doubles the acreage on
which LandSpring can be used and now covers most transplanted seedling
crops. LandSpring is currently registered for use in the U.S., with the
exception of California. California registration has been filed and is
expected in 2018/19. In addition, AgroFresh will be establishing global
distribution over the next 2 years as registrations are approved for
priority markets.

For more information, visit LandSpring.info or contact Mark Hooper at [email protected].

About AgroFresh

AgroFresh Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: AGFS) is a global industry leader in
providing innovative data-driven specialty solutions aimed at enabling
growers and packers of fresh produce to preserve and enhance the
freshness, quality and value of fresh produce and to maximize the
percentage of produce supplied to the market relative to the amount of
produce grown. Its flagship product is the SmartFresh™ Quality System, a
freshness protection technology proven to maintain firmness, texture and
appearance of fruits during storage and transport. SmartFresh is
currently commercialized in over 40 countries worldwide. Additionally,
the company has a number of different solutions and application
technologies that have either been launched (Harvista™, RipeLock™,
LandSpring™) or will be launched in the future that will extend its
footprint to other crops and steps of the global produce supply chain.
For more information, please visit www.agrofresh.com.

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Contacts

AgroFresh Solutions, Inc.
Mark Hooper
[email protected]