Exacta Bioscience Partners with Heritage Crop Science to Begin Regulatory Process for Revolutionary Biological Solutions in the US
Santiago, Chile & Fresno, California, USA — Exacta Bioscience is excited to announce a new partnership with Heritage Crop Science, LLC, a company deeply rooted in agricultural solutions and permanent crop markets, to bring two groundbreaking biological products into the U.S. market. This collaboration marks the start of the regulatory process for these products, which are designed to combat bacterial disease.
Through this partnership, Heritage will manage the regulatory approval process for Exacta's advanced biological products in the United States. These products aim to address critical agricultural challenges by offering effective, stable, and natural solutions for bacterial diseases that are a growing problem driven by the development of resistance to traditional control methods.
“We believe Heritage Crop Science is the ideal partner to help bring our disruptive biotechnology to the U.S. market,” said José Manuel Bustos, CEO of Exacta BioScience. “Their extensive expertise in the permanent crop market, along with their proven ability to navigate the regulatory landscape, aligns perfectly with our mission of harnessing the power of nature for a better tomorrow.”
Heritage’s Expertise in the Ag Industry
Heritage Crop Science, LLC, was founded in 2020 by long-time agricultural chemical industry veterans Maury DeBenedetto, Pete Weidenbach and Ben Letizia. The company's leadership team, including President Ben Letizia and agricultural veteran Garrett Gilcrease, brings decades of experience in sales, marketing, and technical operations within the North American agricultural sector. Heritage has successfully led the marketing efforts for plant growth regulators and crop protection products, leveraging its deep understanding of the permanent crop market.
“We are thrilled to partner with Exacta Bioscience to bring their cutting-edge biological solutions to the U.S. market,” said Ben Letizia, President of Heritage Crop Science. “Exacta’s technology addresses key challenges in crop protection, offering sustainable and effective solutions that have the potential to transform the industry. We’re excited to help facilitate the regulatory process and bring these innovative products to American farmers.”
About Exacta Bioscience
Exacta Bioscience is at the forefront of developing sustainable, next-generation biological solutions for bacterial crop control. Bridging the gap between cutting-edge research and real-world agricultural needs, Exacta leverages bacteriophage technology to offer an innovative, residue-free approach to managing crop diseases. These phage-based products specifically target harmful pathogens while preserving beneficial soil and plant microbiota, making them a vital alternative to traditional chemical pesticides.
About Heritage Crop Science, LLC
Based in the fruit basket of the world, Fresno, CA; Heritage Crop Science markets and sells agricultural chemical products with a focus on the permanent crop market in North America. With a portfolio of plant growth regulators and crop protection products, Heritage’s by farmers for farmers attitude doubles down on their commitment to providing innovative solutions for sustainable crop management.
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