ClearLeaf Expands GotaBlanca Distribution to Japan and South Korea

ClearLeaf Inc., a Costa Rican company specializing in non-toxic agricultural products, has entered a strategic partnership with Summit Agro International (SAI), a global provider of agricultural solutions. This collaboration comes after nearly three years of joint testing on various pathogens affecting commercially significant crops.

Summit Agro International has secured exclusive rights to develop and distribute ClearLeaf’s flagship product, GotaBlanca, in Japan and South Korea. GotaBlanca is a non-toxic fungi-bactericide known for its broad-spectrum effectiveness and compatibility with regenerative agriculture practices.

Lawrence Pratt, President of ClearLeaf, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership: “We are thrilled to partner with Summit Agro International to expand the reach of GotaBlanca to Japanese and South Korean farmers. We have been building this relationship for some time and have together identified outstanding opportunities to bring effective, non-toxic pathogen management to these key Asian markets.”

Hiromichi Maruyama, President of Summit Agro International, highlighted the product’s potential in promoting sustainable agriculture: “Through the development and distribution of GotaBlanca, SAI will contribute to the realization of sustainable agricultural development as stated in our Mission. We see outstanding potential for GotaBlanca in crops such as citrus, peach, grape, potato, and other fruits and vegetables. Being able to offer farmers in Japan and South Korea an effective product like GotaBlanca aligns with our vision of bringing new generations of agricultural products to our markets.”

Earlier this year, ClearLeaf announced a significant development with its GotaBlanca 500 product, in combatting various pathogens (including leaf blight, Burkholderia, Sarocladium, and Pyricularia) affecting rice production.