Sumitomo Chemical and Valent BioSciences announce divestiture of Pace International and future collaboration with AgroFresh Solutions in the postharvest solutions space

Pace manufactures and distributes high quality agricultural products that work to maintain the beauty and integrity of processed tree fruit and vegetable commodities and to extend the shelf-life of produce available locally and internationally.  Our extensive line of pre and post harvest solutions help packers and orchardists fight against serious diseases and disorders that threaten the health of fruit and vegetables. Pace is the pioneer of carnauba based coatings, continuing to be the leader of brilliant coating products to sustain the natural freshness and appearance of fruit and vegetables in the market.  As a value-added service only available with Pace products - our outstanding technical and equipment service teams are committed to providing the best care for our customers, to maximize efficiencies of orchard and packing systems and operations and ensure proper use of our solutions.  We are passionate about what we do – and through our solutions and services – we endeavor to provide our customers with the latest technologies. With a dynamic R&D and new product development division, our global team of partners and resources work to bring new and exciting products for processors of fruit and vegetables around the world.