HGS BioScience, a provider in humic and fulvic products, has acquired NutriAg Ltd., a Toronto-based specialist in bionutritional technologies.

“The result is one of the most complete biostimulant and bionutritional platforms in North America,” said the 21 October statement from HGS BioScience.

“The biostimulant and bionutritional spaces are among the fastest-growing in agriculture — but they are fragmented and often confusing for retailers,” said Mike Steffeck, CEO of HGS BioScience. “By bringing HGS and NutriAg together, we are building one of the most robust platforms and pipelines in the market.

The acquisition means that the company now offers humics, fulvics, carbohydrate chelation, amino acids, plant and seaweed extracts, and microbial technologies.

“…we can stack these technologies on proven foundations like humics, fulvics, and micronutrients, ensuring greater ROI [return on investment] and yield preservation for farmers,” continued Steffeck.

NutriAg has a portfolio of 11 product lines and over 300 stock keeping units (SKUs) including foliar feeds, liquid fertilizers, and microbial inoculants. NutriAg serves a network of distributors, dealers, and cooperatives across Canada, the U.S., and international markets.

The financial consideration for the deal was not disclosed.