HGS BioScience, a leading U.S. provider of humic and fulvic products backed by Paine Schwartz Partners, has announced a major strategic move: HGS BioScience acquires NutriAg Ltd., a Toronto-based pioneer in bionutritional technologies. This marks a major expansion of HGS’s footprint in the biostimulant market, creating one of North America’s most comprehensive platforms.
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HGS BioScience Acquires NutriAg Ltd.
The company expands its leadership in biostimulants and bionutritionals across North America.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AgPR) Oct. 21, 2025 – Paine Schwartz Partners–backed HGS BioScience announced today the acquisition of NutriAg Ltd., a Toronto-based innovator in bionutritional technologies.
This combination brings together HGS’s strength in humic acid-based products and U.S. presence with NutriAg’s bionutritional portfolio and Canadian access. As a result, this creates one of the most complete biostimulant and bionutritional platforms in North America.
A Clearer, Stronger Market Solution
“The biostimulant and bionutritional spaces are among the fastest-growing in agriculture. However, 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 in the market.”
Steffeck continued, “Anchored by a strong research platform, we can now offer solutions across the full biostimulant spectrum. This includes humics, fulvics, carbohydrate chelation, amino acids, plant extracts, and microbial technologies. Even more importantly, we can stack these technologies on proven foundations like humics and micronutrients. This ensures greater ROI and yield preservation for farmers.”
NutriAg President and CEO Martin Bloomberg added: “Joining HGS is the next chapter for NutriAg. Our combined capabilities make us the partner of choice. Retailers gain one trusted source and a complete product portfolio. Farmers, in turn, gain proven, field-tested products that drive resilience, productivity, and profitability.”
Key Benefits of HGS BioScience Acquiring NutriAg
The combined company will offer:
- Expanded portfolio: A full suite of products spanning humic and fulvic acids, bionutritionals, and microbials.
- Broader market access: Strong distribution networks across the U.S., Canada, and international markets.
- Deeper innovation pipeline: Proprietary technologies such as NutriAg’s PolyAldoCarbosate® (PAC) platform and HGS’s HumiK ONE and GrowPlex brands.
This acquisition, where HGS BioScience acquires NutriAg, reinforces HGS BioScience’s position as a leader in biostimulants. It creates a single partner with the scale, science, and proven portfolio that retailers and growers can rely on to drive yield and profitability.
For more information, visit www.hgsbioscience.com
About HGS BioScience
HGS BioScience is your partner for all your humic and fulvic acid needs. We unlock soil productivity to maximize the value of every acre. With a track record of innovation and seven U.S. production facilities, HGS has the deepest portfolio of patented extracted granule, powder, and liquid products in the world. HGS has a strong presence in North America and serves over 40 countries globally.
About NutriAg
Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Toronto, NutriAg is a leading crop-technology company. It specializes in innovative plant and crop nutrition solutions. With a portfolio of 11 product lines and over 300 SKUs, NutriAg serves a long-tenured network of distributors across Canada, the U.S., and international markets. Its proprietary technologies and NutriAnalytics platform combine chemistry, agronomy, and AI to deliver tailored solutions.
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