Agform Sues Croda Over Alleged Theft of Trade Secrets

Agform’s Complaint alleges that Croda engaged in a pattern of wrongdoing aimed at improperly acquiring, using, and disclosing trade secrets related to Agform’s Envelop® technology — a proprietary, microplastic-free and biodegradable formulation platform designed for the encapsulation of volatile actives and the protection of crops and applicators.

A new research laboratory was opened at Southampton University Science Park to develop novel microplastic-free formulations, based on the Envelop® technology pioneered by Agform

Agform received a U.K. approval for Whip , a product containing diflufenican, for application on winter cereals in the autumn. Using Agform's novel technology, TransCel® the application rate was approved for use at half the rate of conventional formulations, without affecting efficacy The product offers an alternative method of grass and broad leaved weed control to cereal growers.