ExtendAg acquired the intellectual property of Basicsoft Inc.’s BasicPro USDA-approved raw produce grading solution. This tuck-in acquisition enhances ExtendAg’s capabilities in raw produce grading and automation, specifically in the potato sector.
“This acquisition fast-tracks our ability to bring more innovation and intelligence to the raw product lifecycle,” says John Roos, general manager of ExtendAg. “We’re thrilled to welcome Basicsoft’s team and customers into our ecosystem and to build on the gold star grading technology and strong partnerships they’ve established over the years. We look forward to helping processors drive even more efficiency and performance together.”
“Joining ExtendAg and the larger collaborative of agri-good businesses within Cultura enables us to scale faster and deliver even greater value to the industry we care deeply about,” says Kevin Shoemaker, founder of Basicsoft. “We’re excited to continue serving our customers with expanded support and a shared commitment to innovation.”
Key takeaways:
· By incorporating Basicsoft’s BasicPro advanced grading and automation technology into the raw produce receiving process, ExtendAg strengthens its ability to deliver end-to-end operational efficiency to raw fruit and vegetable processors.
· Benefits of BasicPro include precision grading; time-saving automation; and USDA-backed reliability.
· As part of the acquisition, Basicsoft’s employees, including Shoemaker, will join the ExtendAg team.
