TROY, MI and HURON, CA - One World Products, Inc. (OTCQB: OWPC) and Los Gatos Tomato Products announced their intention to enter into a strategic collaboration to expand the AgriBlend™ agricultural biomaterials platform. The companies have agreed in principle to establish a joint venture that combines Los Gatos Tomato Products' agricultural expertise and renewable feedstock resources with One World Products' advanced materials engineering and commercialization capabilities.
The collaboration represents a significant step in One World Products' long-term strategy of transforming recycled and renewable resources into advanced engineered materials for industries such as automotive, infrastructure, agriculture, packaging, logistics, industrial, and consumer markets. AgriBlend™ currently encompasses work with feedstocks including tomato pomace, almond byproducts, rice hulls, corn fiber, soy fiber, jute, and agricultural cellulose. The addition of tomato pomace and almond byproducts through this collaboration broadens the platform's feedstock diversity.
One World Products previously commercialized hemp-based biocomposite materials, including reusable industrial containers, and developed advanced engineered compounds for automotive and industrial applications. The company's advanced sustainable materials portfolio includes EcoBlend™, AgriBlend™, advanced polypropylene compounds, natural fiber composite technologies, recycled rubber material technologies, cellulose-based material technologies, and circular economy material solutions.
Isiah Thomas, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of One World Products, stated, "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. For years, we have demonstrated that renewable feedstocks can perform in demanding commercial applications. Beginning with hemp-based biocomposites and expanding through EcoBlend™, we have steadily broadened our capabilities into agricultural biomaterials, natural fibers, recycled rubber, and cellulose-based technologies. 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, said, "Los Gatos Tomato Products has always believed innovation creates opportunity. 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. Together, we believe we can develop innovative products that benefit agriculture, industry, and the environment."
Beyond product development, the companies intend to collaborate on research, manufacturing, commercialization, and future technology development while evaluating additional agricultural feedstocks and engineered material applications. Additional information regarding the proposed joint venture will be announced following completion of definitive agreements.
The announcement underscores the growing importance of sustainable materials innovation as industries seek alternatives to traditional plastics and composites. By leveraging agricultural byproducts, the collaboration aims to create high-performance materials that can compete in demanding commercial applications while supporting circular economy principles. The expansion of the AgriBlend™ platform could provide new revenue streams for agricultural processors and reduce waste, while offering manufacturers renewable material options.
One World Products, which will operate under the new name Isiah Enterprises, Inc. upon FINRA approval, is building a platform company for advanced sustainable materials. Los Gatos Tomato Products is one of California's leading tomato processors, recognized for its commitment to agricultural innovation and sustainability. For more information, visit www.oneworldproducts.com and view the original release on NewMediaWire.
