Kuala Lumpur – September 08, 2026 -- Agroz Inc. (NASDAQ: AGRZ) placed #35 globally in the 2025 FoodTech 500, ranking in the top 7% of more than 11,700 companies evaluated by Forward Fooding, the organization behind what is widely called the "Fortune 500 of FoodTech."
Agroz collects four separate industry honors within months
The Malaysia-based agricultural technology firm, which designs, builds and operates indoor and outdoor Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) vertical farms, also received the Superbrands Award 2026 from Superbrands Malaysia, an authority on branding recognized for assessing market leadership and consumer trust. Separately, Agroz won the Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards (APEA) 2026 Fast Enterprise Award, which honors companies demonstrating rapid, sustainable business growth across the region.
CEO Gerard Lim Kim Meng receives individual leadership award
Gerard Lim Kim Meng, Chief Executive Officer of Agroz, was named recipient of the Food Systems Impact Change Maker Award 2026 for his role in advancing food systems transformation through agricultural technology and sustainability initiatives. "These recognitions are a reflection of the dedication and passion of our entire team," Lim said, adding that the company will continue pushing innovation boundaries in agriculture.
Media coverage expands company's visibility across Asia-Pacific
Agroz has also been featured in trade publications APAC Entrepreneur and Asia Business Outlook, which spotlighted its AI-driven farming systems and vertically integrated agricultural model. The company operates its proprietary Agroz OS, combining automated hardware for managing vertical farm conditions with software tools for farm organization and communication.
The string of awards comes as Agroz expands its footprint across Southeast Asia, positioning the company within a global AgriFoodTech sector increasingly scrutinized for its ability to scale food security solutions using automation and controlled-environment growing techniques.