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AMVAC® & DPH Biologicals Announce Regional Distribution Agreement

AMVAC® entered into a regional distribution agreement with DPH Biologicals® to expand the availability of biological products across the U.S.
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Key Takeaways

  • Strategic Partnership: AMVAC®, a crop business unit of American Vanguard® Corporation, has entered into a regional distribution agreement with DPH Biologicals® to expand the availability of biological products across the U.S.
  • Expanded Product Portfolio: The agreement strengthens American Vanguard’s GreenSolutions portfolio and includes key biological products such as TerraTrove® SP-1 Classic®, TerraTrove AmplAphex®, and BellaTrove® Companion Maxx®.
  • Market Expansion: AMVAC will distribute DPH Bio’s existing and future products, initially focusing on specialty crop markets in the Western and Southern U.S.
  • Enhanced Industry Offering: The collaboration enhances AMVAC’s biostimulant and biocontrol solutions, providing growers with more sustainable and effective agricultural options.
  • Long-Term Growth Potential: Both companies anticipate increased market access, product adoption, and innovation in biological solutions for agriculture.

American Vanguard (AMVAC) and DPH Biologicals Announce Regional Distribution Agreement

American Vanguard® Corporation has announced that its crop business unit, AMVAC®, has entered into a regional distribution agreement with DPH Biologicals®, a leading developer and supplier of agricultural biologicals. The agreement significantly expands American Vanguard’s GreenSolutions portfolio and increases access to biological products throughout the U.S., while also supporting DPH Bio’s growth into specialty crop markets.


Agreement Overview

Under the long-term agreement, AMVAC will resell DPH Bio’s key biological products, including:

  • TerraTrove® SP-1 Classic® and TerraTrove AmplAphex® biofertilizers, designed to enhance soil and plant health.
  • BellaTrove® Companion Maxx®, a novel EPA-approved biocontrol product with both fungicidal and nematocidal activity.
  • Future product offerings utilizing DPH Bio’s TerraTrove and BellaTrove technology platforms.

By incorporating these products into its portfolio, AMVAC strengthens its position in the biologicals market while expanding options for growers seeking sustainable solutions.


Market Expansion and Distribution Strategy

DPH Bio gains expanded market access in the U.S. through its partnership with AMVAC’s commercial and operational teams. The initial focus will be on servicing specialty crop markets in the Western and Southern regions of the U.S. AMVAC will also take over servicing existing DPH Bio customers in these regions, providing enhanced commercial and technical support.

The partnership is designed to optimize product distribution, ensuring growers receive expanded access to biological solutions through AMVAC’s established network of retailers, distributors, and commercial teams.


Strengthening AMVAC’s Biological Solutions Portfolio

This collaboration integrates DPH Bio’s biological technology with AMVAC’s GreenSolutions portfolio. The addition of DPH Bio’s TerraTrove products complements AMVAC’s current biostimulant offerings, while BellaTrove Companion Maxx provides a new biocontrol solution to complement AMVAC’s crop protection portfolio.

According to AMVAC, this expanded offering will benefit growers, distributors, and retail partners by providing a comprehensive biological and crop protection package.


Leadership Perspectives

DPH Biologicals

Mick Messman, Chief Executive Officer of DPH Biologicals, emphasized the impact of the agreement: “Our biological technology platform has been refined across millions of acres to rapidly improve soil and plant health while offering alternatives and complements to traditional fertility and crop protection programs. We’re pleased to take the next step in our company’s evolution by partnering with AMVAC and gaining the advantages of its market access and sales team. This relationship is pivotal for more growers to access DPH Bio’s technology and enables further expansion into the rapidly growing biocontrol segment.”

American Vanguard (AMVAC®)

Douglas (Dak) A. Kaye III, Chief Executive Officer of American Vanguard, highlighted DPH Bio’s technical expertise and future growth potential: “DPH Bio, in addition to its current products, also has a great pipeline of future products. Along with our growing GreenSolutions portfolio, this collaboration has the potential to significantly increase the value, access, and use of biological products in Western and Southern U.S. crop markets for years to come.”

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