ExcelAg and Caribbean Chemicals Announce Strategic Partnership to Enhance Agricultural Sustainability in the Caribbean

05 April 2024, Miami: ExcelAg and Caribbean Chemicals are thrilled to announce a strategic alliance designed to enhance the accessibility of cutting-edge plant nutrition and protection technologies across the Caribbean.

This joint effort aims to bolster local farmers by elevating the quality and yield of their crops.

Jorge Cepeda Jr., Vice President of Global Sales & Operations at ExcelAg, expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “We’re delighted to partner with Caribbean Chemicals across the region, to broaden the reach of our plant nutrition and protection technologies, and to support growers in their goal to increase the quality and quantity of their harvest. As one of the leading companies in the development of innovative organic solutions, ExcelAg supports growers in reducing the chemical footprint in the field, to service the changing dynamics of today’s consumer market. We have an aligned vision with Caribbean Chemicals, and we value their technical capacity, focus on quality, and broad engagement with the farmer community across the region. We look forward to continuing and strengthening our partnership, and together with our global team of agronomists, to supporting the evolving requirements of the agricultural sector across the Caribbean.”

Echoing this sentiment, Joe Pires Jr., Managing Director of Caribbean Chemicals, highlighted the mutual benefits of this alliance. “The Caribbean Chemicals family of companies that serve over 25 different Caribbean countries and are the largest distributor of Agriculture Inputs in the Caribbean, are pleased to partner with ExcelAg to introduce their entire range of organic solutions to the Caribbean. ExcelAg joins our growing portfolio of ‘green’ solutions to help farmers lower costs, increase yields, and lower entry issues in export markets. As we move closer to 50% of our portfolio being green band products, ExcelAg provides a significant range to a farmers arsenal to control major pests in the Caribbean and a strong portfolio of bio stimulants and organic solutions. We look forward to teaming up with the experienced team at ExcelAg to work with our over 85 agronomists in the Caribbean to help Caribbean farmers grow.”

The partnership will expand and accelerate Caribbean Chemical’s growing portfolio and facilitate ExcelAg Corp USA’s broader market penetration in Trinidad & Tobago and the Caribbean

ExcelAg Corp USA contributes to the partnership with its extensive proprietary biorational portfolio, ongoing research and development efforts, and its current lineup of plant protection solutions encompassing a wide variety of crops throughout the region. These products are crucial for achieving high-quality crop yields and meeting stringent export market standards, all while minimizing the use of synthetic chemicals and preventing residue buildup.

Caribbean Chemicals enriches the partnership through its comprehensive network and seasoned technical expertise across the Caribbean. The company’s established presence, extending over various countries and islands, ensures a robust platform for the partnership. Their team, composed of experienced professionals, delivers vital field support, directly engaging with farmers to address the diverse agricultural challenges of the region. This blend of wide-reaching influence and in-depth knowledge positions the partnership to effectively implement advanced agricultural solutions, tailored to the unique conditions and needs of Caribbean agriculture.

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