AgroFresh opens new R&D Center for the Asia-Pacific region in Yangling, China

AgroFresh, global leader in post-harvest solutions, has inaugurated its new Research and Development Center for Asia-Pacific in Yangling, China's leading agricultural innovation hub.

The center reflects AgroFresh’s ongoing investment in fresh produce through science-based innovation, practical solutions, and sustainable impact. Designed as a catalyst for collaboration, the center brings together partners, scientists, and industry experts to address how fresh produce is protected, preserved, and distributed throughout the region.

This state-of-the-art center will focus on post-harvest plant physiology, preservation technologies, and digital tools to offer tailored solutions for each context that reduce waste, extend shelf life, and improve quality. Research will focus on key regional crops—from apples and kiwis in northwest China to tropical fruits throughout Southeast Asia—and will support major markets in the Asia-Pacific region, including China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, and India.

Han Kieftenbeld, CEO of AgroFresh stated:

"This strategic investment in Yangling reflects our deep commitment to innovation and how we continue to differentiate ourselves and bring value to our customers. By combining our global reach with deep local expertise, we are driving science-based solutions that reduce waste, extend freshness, and create value throughout the supply chain".

Duncan Aust, Chief Technology Officer of AgroFresh stated:

"It is about turning science into tangible results," said Duncan Aust, Chief Technology Officer of AgroFresh. "We are developing solutions that help obtain quantifiable results: a longer shelf life and better quality for consumers".

Beyond research, the center will serve as a regional hub for knowledge exchange, training, and collaboration, connecting innovation with real-life application.

For more than 40 years, AgroFresh has collaborated with growers, packers, and retailers in more than 50 countries. Today, that journey continues: driven by science, solution-oriented, and committed to sustainability.

About AgroFresh

AgroFresh is a global leader in post-harvest solutions and offers science-based solutions that help maintain the freshness, quality, and value of fresh products from harvest to consumption. With a global presence and deep local knowledge, AgroFresh combines innovation with practical support on the ground to serve customers worldwide. The company collaborates with growers, packers, and transporters to reduce waste, extend shelf life, and promote sustainability throughout the fresh produce value chain.