One World Products, Inc. (OTCQB: OWPC) and Los Gatos Tomato Products, a leading California tomato processor, announced their intention to form a strategic collaboration to expand the AgriBlend™ agricultural biomaterials platform. The proposed joint venture aims to develop next-generation engineered materials using renewable agricultural feedstocks, including tomato pomace and almond byproducts.
The collaboration combines Los Gatos Tomato Products' agricultural expertise and renewable feedstock resources with One World Products' advanced materials engineering, compounding, and manufacturing capabilities. This initiative represents a significant step in the company's long-term strategy of transforming recycled and renewable resources into high-performance materials for automotive, infrastructure, agriculture, packaging, logistics, industrial, and consumer markets.
AgriBlend™ is One World Products' agricultural biomaterials platform, which already encompasses work with rice hulls, corn fiber, soy fiber, jute, and agricultural cellulose feedstocks. The addition of tomato pomace and almond byproducts broadens the platform's feedstock diversity. The companies also plan to evaluate additional renewable agricultural feedstocks as the platform expands.
One World Products has previously commercialized hemp-based biocomposite materials, including reusable industrial containers, and developed advanced engineered compounds for automotive and industrial applications. The company's sustainable materials portfolio includes EcoBlend™ (engineered polymer platform), AgriBlend™ (agricultural biomaterials platform), advanced polypropylene compounds, natural fiber composite technologies, recycled rubber material technologies, cellulose-based material technologies, and circular economy material solutions.
“Our objective is to build a platform company that transforms recycled and renewable resources into high-performance engineered solutions for the world’s largest industries,” said Isiah Thomas, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of One World Products. “Our intended collaboration with Los Gatos Tomatoes significantly expands AgriBlend™ by adding new renewable feedstocks and strengthening our ability to develop innovative material solutions for customers across multiple industries.”
Dan Green, President and Chief Executive Officer of Los Gatos Tomato Products, stated, “This proposed collaboration enables us to create additional value from tomato pomace and agricultural resources while partnering with an organization that shares our commitment to sustainability, advanced materials, and long-term commercial growth.”
Beyond product development, the companies intend to collaborate on research, manufacturing, commercialization, and future technology development. Additional information regarding the proposed joint venture will be announced following completion of definitive agreements.
One World Products, which will operate under the name Isiah Enterprises, Inc. upon FINRA approval, is building a platform company for advanced sustainable materials. For more information, visit www.oneworldproducts.com. Los Gatos Tomato Products is one of California’s leading tomato processors, recognized for its commitment to agricultural innovation and sustainability.
