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Metro Orlando is home to some of the world’s top innovators in
the agritech sector, which provides important opportunities for
knowledge sharing and access to vital resources. From plant cloning
to developing advanced crop irrigation techniques, a number of
companies headquartered in the region are playing an integral role
in this evolving industry. Listed below are brief overviews of some
of the region’s leading agritechnology companies.
AG
3, Inc.
The world’s largest cloner of plants and vegetables for nurseries
and greenhouses. Using a cleanroom-like environment, soil-less
plants are reproduced for clients including Dole and Chiquita.
Cherry Lake Tree Farm
The leading producer of quality trees in the Southeast. The company
has patented a hybrid process for production—a form of cloning—that
allows it to grow near-perfect trees.
Florida Food Products Inc.
Top manufacturer of high quality agricultural ingredients for the
food, nutraceutical and personal care industries. Founded in 1954
as an orange juice concentrate factory, FFP is now a leading grower
and processor of premium aloe vera gel, vegetable/fruit
concentrates, high juice content water-soluble fruit, and vegetable
powders.
Holloway Irrigation Systems
Offers the most economical, innovative and environmentally-friendly
growing system for use in container-type horticultural settings.
This unique growing system uses collected and recycled rainwater as
part of an efficient and reliable method of water delivery for
large nurseries. The company’s patented irrigation and growing
system is specifically designed for all sizes of outdoor
container-grown specialties.
Senninger Irrigations, Inc.
Designs and manufactures reliable sprinklers, spray nozzles and
pressure regulators providing more effective and efficient means of
water application. Senninger’s products are depended upon worldwide
for a variety of crops and conditions.
Valensa International (formerly U.S. Nutra
LLC)
The world’s largest extraction processor of saw palmetto, an
ingredient used in vitamin supplements and proven to decrease
prostate enlargement. In 2002, the company acquired all of the
astaxanthin business assets of La Haye Laboratories, Inc. La Haye
was successful in securing patents for use in the prevention of
macular degeneration and other diseases using antioxidant-rich
substances such as astaxanthin. In 2004, U.S. Nutra LLC changed its
name to Valensa International, which more clearly depicts its
position as an international leader in nutraceutical sourcing.
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