Replenish Nutrients Announces U.S. Licensing Agreement With Farmers Union Enterprises to Expand Production of Patented SuperKS Fertilizer

Executive Summary

• Replenish Nutrients Holding Corp. entered a three‑year exclusive licensing agreement with Farmers Union Enterprises Inc. (FUE) to manufacture and distribute its patented SuperKS pellet fertilizer across five Midwestern U.S. states covering ~70 million acres.
• The partnership will utilize an existing processing plant in Crookston, Minnesota with an initial capacity of 50,000 mt/yr (scalable to 100,000 mt/yr) and is slated for production and sales beginning late summer/early fall 2026.
• Replenish expects licensing revenues of US$40‑US$60 per metric tonne over the term, providing near‑term revenue upside without additional capital outlay for the company.

Key Details

• Agreement Term: 3 years, exclusive rights for FUE to manufacture/distribute SuperKS fertilizer in Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
• Capacity: Initial plant capacity 50,000 metric tonnes per year; scalable to 100,000 mt/yr with continuous 24‑hour operation.
• Revenue Model: Licensing fee projected at US$40–US$60 per metric tonne of product sold during the initial term.
• Roles & Responsibilities:
• Replenish – supplies all raw materials, provides technical and quality‑control support, handles final sales to distribution partners.
• FUI (operated by FUE) – funds capital expenditures, operates the Crookston facility, manages sales and distribution within its network.
• Production Timeline: First production runs expected late summer/early fall 2026.
• Strategic Significance: First large‑scale U.S. expansion for Replenish; leverages a farmer‑owned co‑op to access ~70 million acres, offering a capital‑light growth pathway and potential replication in other regions.
• Financial Impact: Anticipated licensing revenue provides near‑term cash flow without dilutive financing; exact dollar impact depends on actual tonnes sold and realized fee per tonne.

Notable Quotes

“This partnership marks a major milestone for Replenish as we expand into the U.S. market with a farmer‑owned organization that shares our commitment to regenerative agriculture,” – Neil Wiens, CEO, Replenish Nutrients

“We’re proud to partner with Replenish Nutrients to bring leading regenerative‑fertilizer technology to the producers we serve,” – Darin Von Ruden, Board Chairman, Farmers Union Enterprises