{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"136301","rtpr_id":"nPn1rd27Pa-20260904","ticker":"AGRZ","exchange":"NASDAQ","all_tickers":["AGRZ"],"title":"Agroz Strengthens Global Position with Series of Prestigious International Awards and Industry Recognitions","author":"PR Newswire","published_at":"2026-09-04T15:38:02.816Z","article_body":"Agroz Strengthens Global Position with Series of Prestigious International Awards and Industry Recognitions\n\nPR Newswire\n\nKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Sept. 4, 2026\n\nKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Sept. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Agroz Inc. (NASDAQ:\nAGRZ) (\"Agroz\" or the \"Company\"), an innovative, fully vertically integrated\nagricultural technology company that designs, builds, manages, and operates\nindoor and outdoor Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) vertical farms,\ntoday announced a series of prestigious international awards and industry\nrecognitions received over the past few months, further strengthening its\nposition as a leading global AgriTech innovator.\n\nThe company has been recognized across multiple global platforms for its\ncommitment to advancing sustainable agriculture, food security, and\nagricultural innovation, further reinforcing Malaysia's growing influence in\nthe global AgriFoodTech ecosystem.\n\nAmong Agroz's latest achievements is its #35 global ranking in the 2025\nFoodTech 500, widely regarded as the \"Fortune 500 of FoodTech.\" Organized by\nForward Fooding, the prestigious ranking recognizes the world's most\ninnovative companies driving the future of food through technology,\nsustainability, and business impact. Agroz was placed among the top 7% of more\nthan 11,700 companies evaluated globally, highlighting the company's rapid\ngrowth and innovation in AI-powered farming.\n\nFurther strengthening its brand leadership, Agroz was awarded the Superbrands\nAward 2026 by Superbrands Malaysia, one of the world's most respected\nauthorities on branding excellence. The recognition reflects Agroz's strong\nbrand reputation, market leadership, consumer trust, and commitment to\ndelivering high-quality, pesticide-free produce through advanced agricultural\ntechnologies.\n\nAgroz also received the Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards (APEA) 2026 – Fast\nEnterprise Award, recognizing the company's exceptional business growth,\ninnovation, and entrepreneurial excellence. The APEA is regarded as one of\nAsia's most prestigious business awards, honouring outstanding enterprises\nthat demonstrate sustainable growth and strong leadership across the region.\n\nAdding to the company's growing list of accomplishments, Gerard Lim Kim Meng,\nChief Executive Officer of Agroz, was honoured with the Food Systems Impact\nChange Maker Award 2026, recognizing his visionary leadership and significant\ncontributions toward transforming food systems through agricultural\ntechnology, sustainability, and innovation.\n\nBeyond industry awards, Agroz has also gained increasing international media\nrecognition. The company was recently featured in APAC Entrepreneur and Asia\nBusiness Outlook, highlighting its pioneering work in AI-driven farming,\nvertically integrated agriculture, and its mission to build resilient,\nsustainable food production systems for the future.\n\nCommenting on these achievements, Gerard Lim Kim Meng, Chief Executive Officer\nof Agroz, said:\n\n\"These recognitions are a reflection of the dedication and passion of our\nentire team. They reaffirm our commitment to redefining agriculture through\ntechnology while contributing to food security and sustainability. We are\nhonoured to represent Malaysia on the global stage and will continue pushing\nthe boundaries of innovation in agriculture.\"\n\nAgroz continues to accelerate the adoption of smart farming technologies\nthrough its proprietary AI-powered farming systems, indoor and outdoor Control\nEnvironment Agriculture (CEA) vertical farms, and integrated agricultural\necosystem. By combining technology, automation, and sustainable farming\npractices, the company aims to improve food accessibility, strengthen local\nfood resilience, and support the future of agriculture both regionally and\nglobally.\n\nAs Agroz expands its footprint across Southeast Asia and beyond, these\nrecognitions further validate its position as one of the region's leading\nAgriTech innovators committed to building a smarter, more sustainable food\nfuture.\n\nAbout Agroz Inc.\n\nAgroz Inc. is an innovative, fully vertically integrated agricultural\ntechnology company designing, building, managing, and operating indoor and\noutdoor Controlled Environment Agriculture (\"CEA\") vertical farms. Agroz also\noperates CEA vertical farms in local communities to grow and deliver clean,\npesticide free, fresh and nutritious rich vegetables directly to consumers and\nbusinesses, and to educate the public on how its vegetables are grown. Agroz\nbelieves its competitive advantage stems from its proprietary Agroz OS system,\na vertical farm operating system consisting of (i) digitally automated\nhardware systems enabling management of vertical farm conditions, and (ii)\ncertain software solutions enabling email and communication systems for\nvertical farm organization.\n\nCAUTIONARY STATEMENT CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS\n\nThis press release contains \"forward-looking statements.\" You can identify\nforward-looking statements as those that are not historical in nature,\nparticularly those that use terminology such as \"may,\" \"should,\" \"expects,\"\n\"anticipates,\" \"contemplates,\" \"estimates,\" \"believes,\" \"plans,\" \"projected,\"\n\"predicts,\" \"potential,\" or \"hopes\" or the negative of these or similar terms.\nThe reader is cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking statements.\nActual results could vary materially from the expectations and projections of\nAgroz. We base these forward-looking statements on our expectations and\nprojections about future events, which we derive from the information\ncurrently available to us. Such forward-looking statements relate to future\nevents or our future performance, including, without limitation, statements\nregarding the closing of the Offering and the use of proceeds from the sale of\nour ordinary shares in the Offering. These and other factors may cause our\nactual results to differ materially from any forward-looking statement.\nForward-looking statements are only predictions. The forward-looking\nstatements discussed in this press release and other statements made from time\nto time by us or our representatives may not occur, and actual events and\nresults may differ materially and are subject to risks, uncertainties and\nassumptions about us more fully described in Agroz's filings with the SEC. We\ndo not undertake to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new\ninformation or future events or developments, except as required by U.S.\nfederal securities laws.\n\nView original content to download\nmultimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/agroz-strengthens-global-position-with-series-of-prestigious-international-awards-and-industry-recognitions-302870211.html\n(https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/agroz-strengthens-global-position-with-series-of-prestigious-international-awards-and-industry-recognitions-302870211.html)\n\nSOURCE Agroz Inc\n\n\n\nInvestor Contact: Rauf Fadzillah, IR Manager, Agroz Inc., Email: rauf@agroz.co, Telephone: +60 11-3895 9658\n\nPhoto: \nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1667491/LOGO-Logo-Logo.jpg?id=OA2931145\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. All Rights Reserved.","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nPn1rd27Pa-20260904","title":"Agroz Strengthens Global Position with Series of Prestigious International Awards and Industry Recognitions","author":"PR Newswire","ticker":"AGRZ","created":"2026-09-04T15:38:02.816Z","tickers":["AGRZ"],"exchange":"NASDAQ","article_body":"Agroz Strengthens Global Position with Series of Prestigious International Awards and Industry Recognitions\n\nPR Newswire\n\nKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Sept. 4, 2026\n\nKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Sept. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Agroz Inc. (NASDAQ:\nAGRZ) (\"Agroz\" or the \"Company\"), an innovative, fully vertically integrated\nagricultural technology company that designs, builds, manages, and operates\nindoor and outdoor Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) vertical farms,\ntoday announced a series of prestigious international awards and industry\nrecognitions received over the past few months, further strengthening its\nposition as a leading global AgriTech innovator.\n\nThe company has been recognized across multiple global platforms for its\ncommitment to advancing sustainable agriculture, food security, and\nagricultural innovation, further reinforcing Malaysia's growing influence in\nthe global AgriFoodTech ecosystem.\n\nAmong Agroz's latest achievements is its #35 global ranking in the 2025\nFoodTech 500, widely regarded as the \"Fortune 500 of FoodTech.\" Organized by\nForward Fooding, the prestigious ranking recognizes the world's most\ninnovative companies driving the future of food through technology,\nsustainability, and business impact. Agroz was placed among the top 7% of more\nthan 11,700 companies evaluated globally, highlighting the company's rapid\ngrowth and innovation in AI-powered farming.\n\nFurther strengthening its brand leadership, Agroz was awarded the Superbrands\nAward 2026 by Superbrands Malaysia, one of the world's most respected\nauthorities on branding excellence. The recognition reflects Agroz's strong\nbrand reputation, market leadership, consumer trust, and commitment to\ndelivering high-quality, pesticide-free produce through advanced agricultural\ntechnologies.\n\nAgroz also received the Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards (APEA) 2026 – Fast\nEnterprise Award, recognizing the company's exceptional business growth,\ninnovation, and entrepreneurial excellence. The APEA is regarded as one of\nAsia's most prestigious business awards, honouring outstanding enterprises\nthat demonstrate sustainable growth and strong leadership across the region.\n\nAdding to the company's growing list of accomplishments, Gerard Lim Kim Meng,\nChief Executive Officer of Agroz, was honoured with the Food Systems Impact\nChange Maker Award 2026, recognizing his visionary leadership and significant\ncontributions toward transforming food systems through agricultural\ntechnology, sustainability, and innovation.\n\nBeyond industry awards, Agroz has also gained increasing international media\nrecognition. The company was recently featured in APAC Entrepreneur and Asia\nBusiness Outlook, highlighting its pioneering work in AI-driven farming,\nvertically integrated agriculture, and its mission to build resilient,\nsustainable food production systems for the future.\n\nCommenting on these achievements, Gerard Lim Kim Meng, Chief Executive Officer\nof Agroz, said:\n\n\"These recognitions are a reflection of the dedication and passion of our\nentire team. They reaffirm our commitment to redefining agriculture through\ntechnology while contributing to food security and sustainability. We are\nhonoured to represent Malaysia on the global stage and will continue pushing\nthe boundaries of innovation in agriculture.\"\n\nAgroz continues to accelerate the adoption of smart farming technologies\nthrough its proprietary AI-powered farming systems, indoor and outdoor Control\nEnvironment Agriculture (CEA) vertical farms, and integrated agricultural\necosystem. By combining technology, automation, and sustainable farming\npractices, the company aims to improve food accessibility, strengthen local\nfood resilience, and support the future of agriculture both regionally and\nglobally.\n\nAs Agroz expands its footprint across Southeast Asia and beyond, these\nrecognitions further validate its position as one of the region's leading\nAgriTech innovators committed to building a smarter, more sustainable food\nfuture.\n\nAbout Agroz Inc.\n\nAgroz Inc. is an innovative, fully vertically integrated agricultural\ntechnology company designing, building, managing, and operating indoor and\noutdoor Controlled Environment Agriculture (\"CEA\") vertical farms. Agroz also\noperates CEA vertical farms in local communities to grow and deliver clean,\npesticide free, fresh and nutritious rich vegetables directly to consumers and\nbusinesses, and to educate the public on how its vegetables are grown. Agroz\nbelieves its competitive advantage stems from its proprietary Agroz OS system,\na vertical farm operating system consisting of (i) digitally automated\nhardware systems enabling management of vertical farm conditions, and (ii)\ncertain software solutions enabling email and communication systems for\nvertical farm organization.\n\nCAUTIONARY STATEMENT CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS\n\nThis press release contains \"forward-looking statements.\" You can identify\nforward-looking statements as those that are not historical in nature,\nparticularly those that use terminology such as \"may,\" \"should,\" \"expects,\"\n\"anticipates,\" \"contemplates,\" \"estimates,\" \"believes,\" \"plans,\" \"projected,\"\n\"predicts,\" \"potential,\" or \"hopes\" or the negative of these or similar terms.\nThe reader is cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking statements.\nActual results could vary materially from the expectations and projections of\nAgroz. We base these forward-looking statements on our expectations and\nprojections about future events, which we derive from the information\ncurrently available to us. Such forward-looking statements relate to future\nevents or our future performance, including, without limitation, statements\nregarding the closing of the Offering and the use of proceeds from the sale of\nour ordinary shares in the Offering. These and other factors may cause our\nactual results to differ materially from any forward-looking statement.\nForward-looking statements are only predictions. The forward-looking\nstatements discussed in this press release and other statements made from time\nto time by us or our representatives may not occur, and actual events and\nresults may differ materially and are subject to risks, uncertainties and\nassumptions about us more fully described in Agroz's filings with the SEC. We\ndo not undertake to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new\ninformation or future events or developments, except as required by U.S.\nfederal securities laws.\n\nView original content to download\nmultimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/agroz-strengthens-global-position-with-series-of-prestigious-international-awards-and-industry-recognitions-302870211.html\n(https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/agroz-strengthens-global-position-with-series-of-prestigious-international-awards-and-industry-recognitions-302870211.html)\n\nSOURCE Agroz Inc\n\n\n\nInvestor Contact: Rauf Fadzillah, IR Manager, Agroz Inc., Email: rauf@agroz.co, Telephone: +60 11-3895 9658\n\nPhoto: \nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1667491/LOGO-Logo-Logo.jpg?id=OA2931145\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. 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