Ac-Planta and Wilbur-Ellis Company Announce Distribution Agreement to Deliver Heat and Drought Stress Solutions

Tokyo, Japan – 3.9.2025 – Ac-Planta Inc., an Agri-biotech company leveraging cutting-edge epigenetic technology, and Wilbur-Ellis® Company, a global leader in agribusiness, today announced a strategic distribution agreement for Skeepon Greenhouse and Skeepon Field (“Skeepon”). This partnership will leverage Wilbur-Ellis’ extensive network and market reach to a wider audience.

Skeepon is an acetic acid-based product that enhances the plants’ natural capabilities towards environmental stress, such as drought and high temperatures. It addresses the growing global heat and drought challenges affecting growers.

This partnership represents a significant milestone for Ac-Planta, allowing them to access Wilbur-Ellis’ 100+ years of expertise and reach to accelerate growth and expand market penetration for Skeepon. The collaboration is expected to provide significant benefits to customers by enhancing the plant’s drought and heat tolerance from environmental stresses.

The agreement will enable Wilbur-Ellis to expand their product portfolio and meet their customers’ needs. This aligns with their mission to bringing the best of today’s products, services and solutions.

About Ac-Planta Inc.:
Ac-Planta is an Agri-biotech company leveraging cutting-edge epigenetic technology to enhance plant resilience and increase agricultural productivity.  Our flagship product line, “Skeepon,” enhances crop resilience to heat and drought, leading to increased yields and cost savings in agriculture. We are committed to enabling stable crop production in the face of volatile climate conditions to achieve our mission, “Tackling Drought and Heat Challenges with Advanced Plant Science”.

About Wilbur-Ellis Company:
Founded in 1921, the Wilbur-Ellis companies are leading marketers, distributors and manufacturers of agricultural products and animal nutrients. By developing strong relationships, making strategic market investments, and capitalizing on new opportunities, the Wilbur-Ellis companies have continued to grow the business with sales of over $3.5 billion. For more information, please visit www.wilburellis.com.
Wilbur-Ellis Agriculture, with annual sales revenue of $2.5 billion, has over 140 retail locations throughout the U.S.
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 Contacts:
Wilbur-Ellis Media Contact
Michele O’Rourke Sr. Director, D&I and Communications
MORourke@wilburellis.com

Ac-Planta Contact:
Koichiro Tachibana (info@ac-planta.com)