US agricultural biotechnology company AgBiome (Research Triangle Park, California) has agreed an exclusive distribution deal with Japanese company Sumitomo Corporation’s Mexican subsidiary, Summit Agro Mexico, for its biofungicide, Howler (Pseudomonas chlororaphis strain AFS009). The agreement grants Summit exclusive distribution rights in Mexico for the technology. AgBiome chief operating oicer Dr Toni Bucci welcomes the deal. “AgBiome and Summit Agro Mexico have worked closely together to develop Howler for commercial use in Mexico,” he says. “This distribution and supply agreement will allow Summit Agro Mexico to commercialise Howler fungicide in a fast growing and important agriculture market while expanding its presence internationally.” President and CEO at Summit Juan Carlos Garcia Torres highlights the supply of “sustainable products” through the deal as part of his company’s business focus.
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