Company Category: Pesticides/Herbicides/Fungicides

Root Applied Sciences

Root Applied Sciences is building a global monitoring platform for pests and disease that measures organisms by their DNA in the air, before they land on plants and cause disease. The near-real-time spatial and temporal information is giving growers resilience despite unpredictable outbreaks due to climate change. Growers with Root’s pathogen monitoring service are using pesticides more efficiently (reducing 20%-80%), saving money (3.5X ROI), increasing produce quality, and improving sustainability all while safeguarding their crops. Root is developing fully automated monitoring systems that collect particles from the air and quantify pests and pathogens by their DNA autonomously within the units for a 2026 launch. + Platform technology – already with 4 pathogens and 1 insect pest + Validated assay robustness with >7000 customer samples, dirt, and fungicide spike-ins + Superior capture technology as published independently by USDA scientists + Repeat customers for 4 years

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Nat4Bio

Nat4Bio is an ag-biotech startup developing fully edible coatings that reduce supply chain waste. These coatings act in a dual way by preventing fungal infections after harvest through the use of natural molecules, and also by preserving moisture and quality thanks to the select permeability of the film. Their product pipeline includes biological coatings for citrus, pears, apples, avocados and berries that can be deployed with zero or minimal infrastructure using regular sprayers or off-the-shelf ultra-low volume equipment. The company is conducting field trials on citrus, pear and apple packinghouses in Argentina and is looking for partnerships to launch pilots in US.

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JBT Marel

At JBT, we specialize in providing innovative, customized industrial and turnkey solutions for the food industry. Our extensive portfolio is designed to meet the diverse needs of the fruit and vegetable market segment, offering comprehensive postharvest solutions including plant-based coatings, sanitizers, cleaners, and decay management technologies. We have have solutions for fresh-cut salads, fruit & vegetable equipment, tray sealing, and retail juicers for fresh juice. We offer advanced postharvest technologies to enhance the longevity and quality of your fresh produce. Our specialized coatings protect and preserve the freshness of fruits and vegetables.. We optimize the preparation and packaging of fresh cut salads and produce with state-of-the-art equipment. From washing and peeling to cutting and packaging, our processing equipment ensures efficiency and quality. Our reliable tray sealing solutions secure and extend the shelf life of your products. Additionally, our retail solution for fresh juice, the Fresh’n Squeeze Multi Fruit Juicer, delivers the freshest juice possible at the highest yields. JBT’s expertise spans across multiple food segments, including meat, seafood, poultry , juice & beverage, pet food, ready-to-eat meals, shelf stable packaged foods, bakery products, high-value powdered products, and dairy products. Our equipment is responsible for sterilizing more than 50% of the world’s shelf-stable canned foods, freezing more than 50% of the world’s frozen foods, and squeezing more than 75% of the world’s citrus juices. With sales and services offices in over 25 countries and research and technology centers across North America, South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia, JBT is committed to supporting our customers worldwide. Our portfolio includes renowned brands such as A&B Process Systems, Alco, AutoCoding, Avure HPP Technologies, Bevcorp, C.A.T., Double D, DSI, Formcook, FranRica, Fresh’n Squeeze® Point-of-Sale Juicers, Frigoscandia, FTNON, MEPSCO, PLF International, Prevenio, Proseal, Prime Equipment Group, Schroder, SF&DS, Stein, TIPPER TIE, Urtasun, Wolf-tec, and XVision. At JBT, we’re with you right down the line, committed to fortifying the future of food. | Fresh’n Squeeze®, brought to you by JBT Marel, is a trusted leader in commercial citrus juicing for restaurants, foodservice operators, hotels, cafés, juice bars, smoothie bars, and grocery retail. Operators who want to serve fresh orange juice, lemonade, lemon juice, lime juice, citrus blends, and smoothies rely on Fresh’n Squeeze for consistent flavor, efficient workflows, and dependable fresh‑juice production. Our solutions make it simple to offer high‑quality fresh beverages across dine‑in, takeout, grab‑and‑go, and made‑to‑order programs.Powered by JBT Marel’s whole fruit extraction technology, our juicers help operators get more juice from every fruit while protecting natural flavor. Instant separation keeps bitterness and peel oil out of the juice, supporting clean, bright citrus taste for every serving of orange juice, fresh lemonade, citrus shots, smoothie bases, cocktail mixers, and kitchen prep ingredients. With more juice per fruit and less waste, operators can expand beverage menus and streamline back‑of‑house prep without slowing service.Fresh’n Squeeze equipment is built for real foodservice environments where reliability, speed, and easy cleaning matter. Operators can produce fresh orange juice for breakfast, fresh lemonade for lunch service, or fresh lime juice for busy bar programs. Our systems support smoothie stations, brunch menus, coffee bars, and fresh‑juice programs with minimal downtime and simple, intuitive workflows that keep teams focused on guests.By adding fresh citrus to their menu, restaurants can elevate the dining experience and strengthen brand identity. Fresh‑squeezed juice enhances smoothies, cocktails, mocktails, teas, marinades, dressings, desserts, and signature dishes. Whether you serve orange juice to start the day, use lemon or lime juice to brighten cocktails, or blend citrus into smoothies, Fresh’n Squeeze provides consistent quality that guests can taste.With decades of category expertise, Fresh’n Squeeze combines proven engineering with practical guidance for operators. We help restaurants and foodservice businesses integrate fresh citrus in a way that boosts flavor, supports efficiency, and fits daily workflow. Whether you’re building a fresh beverage program, outfitting a smoothie bar, or adding fresh juice to your kitchen prep, our team is ready to help you find the right solution.Visit us at the National Restaurant Association Show to explore how Fresh’n Squeeze can support your orange juice program, lemonade station, smoothie offerings, bar prep, or back‑of‑house citrus needs. Our team is here to help you bring fresh flavor to life with simple, reliable, high‑quality juicing solutions.The Fresh’n Squeeze 1800 was honored as a 2026 Kitchen Innovations Awardee for its advanced whole fruit extraction and fresh juice performance. Be sure to visit our Kitchen Innovations Showcase booth at the Show to see the award‑winning 1800 in person and explore its capabilities. | JBT Corporation is a leading global technology solutions provider to high-value segments of the food & beverage industry with focus on proteins, liquid foods and automated system solutions. JBT designs, produces and services sophisticated products and systems for multi-national and regional customers through its FoodTech segment. | JBT Marel is a leading global technology solutions provider to high-value segments of the food and beverage industry. With a rich history spanning over a century, JBT is dedicated to innovating and delivering advanced solutions that drive efficiency, sustainability, and profitability for its customers.Food Processing Solutions: JBT Marel offers a comprehensive range of food processing equipment and technologies to enhance production efficiency and product quality. This includes solutions for protein processing including poultry, fish and meat, fruit and vegetable processing, and ready meals. We provide innovative solutions for liquid foods, including aseptic processing and filling, juice extraction, and blending systems, ensuring product integrity and safety.Automated Systems: JBT Marel’s automated systems are designed to optimize operational efficiency and reduce labor costs. Our offerings include robotics, material handling, and automated guided vehicles (AGVs).Sustainability and Innovation: Committed to sustainability, JBT focuses on reducing energy consumption, minimizing waste, and improving water usage in food processing operations. Our continuous innovation ensures that we meet the evolving needs of our customers and the industry.Customer Support and Services: We offer comprehensive customer support and services, including maintenance, training, and spare parts supply, ensuring that our solutions deliver long-term value. JBT Marel’s cutting-edge software and automation solutions enable real-time monitoring and control, optimizing production processes and ensuring traceability and compliance.

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Americold

Americold (NYSE: COLD) is a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics and real estate, with a more than 120-year legacy of innovation and reliability. With more than 230 facilities across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and South America – totaling approximately 1.5 billion refrigerated cubic feet – Americold ensures the safe, efficient movement of refrigerated products worldwide. Our facilities are an integral part of the global food supply chain, connecting producers, processors, distributors, and retailers with tailored, value-added services supported by responsive and reliable supply chains. Leveraging deep industry expertise, smart technology, and sustainable practices, Americold delivers world-class service that creates lasting value for our customers and the communities we serve. Visit www.americold.com to learn more.

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Alive Grower Network

Alive Network is redefining the floral and plant industry through collaboration and innovation. By uniting leading live goods growers with premium hard goods brands like Sol Soils, Mossify, and Momma Pots, Alive delivers cohesive, retail-ready solutions that inspire consumers and simplify sourcing for retailers. Our integrated approach turns plants, pots, and accessories into complete lifestyle experiences — driving category growth, sustainability, and creativity across grocery, retail and home décor channels. Alive Network — Growing Partnerships. Cultivating Innovation. Inspiring Lifestyle.

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Akorn Technology

Akorn Technology

Akorn’s mission is to reduce fresh produce losses in the supply chain with all-natural, easy to use solutions that include: Edible coatings to extend shelf life; Biological fungicides to reduce decay and natural antibacterials to improve food safety; products to reduce or eliminate plastic packaging. Our products are made only from all-natural sustainable ingredients, some are upcycled. No petroleum-based or synthetic/chemical components.

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AgroFresh

AgroFresh

AgroFreshTM is a global leader in post-harvest quality and freshness solutions, dedicated to enhancing the quality and extending the shelf-life of fresh produce while reducing food loss and waste. From a legacy of innovation that stretches back more than 40 years, AgroFresh addresses fresh produce supply chain challenges from all angles, offering a full suite of integrated storage, packing line and digital solutions. AgroFresh has what it takes to help growers, packers and retailers succeed in their business of delivering fresh, quality and sustainable produce from harvest to home. As a global leader in sustainability, Agrofresh also offers solutions that save the resources of the planet and your business. Whether seeking to reduce storage room energy consumption, minimize pack-out yield waste, reduce water use or maintain produce quality along the supply chain, our broad portfolio of near-harvest solutions supports sustainability and empowers the business of fresh at every step.

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