shelf-life extension

Hazel Technologies closes $13M Series B financing

Hazel's core technologies revolve around the release of active, shelf-life enhancing vapor from packaging inserts called sachets.

August 12, 2019

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Hazel Technologies, Inc., a Chicago-based, USDA-supported agricultural technology company, announced $13 million in Series B funding, bringing the company's cumulative total raised to $17.8 million.

Intrexon announces advances in non-browning romaine lettuce

GreenVenus improved shelf life up to 2 weeks, with a potential for higher marketable yield with no tip burn.

June 14, 2019

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Intrexon Corp., Davis, Calif., advanced its GreenVenus Romaine lettuce to commercial trials.

Study reveals significant shelf-life variability in produce among leading grocery stores

The research found that the freshness of produce – specifically strawberries, romaine lettuce and packaged salad mixes – varied significantly from store to store as well as within each individual store.

June 10, 2019

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Zest Labs, San Jose, Calif., released the results of new research study measuring and comparing the shelf life (or freshness) of produce sold at major grocery chain stores across the United States.

Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research grant to better predict food’s shelf life, reduce food waste

Cornell’s researchers will develop models that predict milk spoilage and shelf life as well as the effectiveness of interventions that predict when food spoils and how to prevent consumers from disposing of items that are still safe.

May 13, 2019

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The Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR), Washington, D.C., awarded a $590,000 Seeding Solutions Grant to Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y., to develop technology that provides consumers with a more accurate shelf-life predication for perishable products.

Sticker extends shelf life of fresh fruit

April 5, 2019

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StixFresh, Kirkland, Wash., developed a new way of helping reduce carbon footprint and foster more responsible stewardship.

AgroFresh Solutions, Del Monte Fresh Produce collaboration extends produce shelf life

The collaboration offers Del Monte direct access to RipeLock, AgroFresh’s innovative technology for extending yellow life.

June 27, 2018

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AgroFresh Solutions, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa., announced a collaboration agreement with Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc., a Coral Gables, Fla.-based producer, marketer and distributor of high-quality fresh and fresh-cut fruit and vegetables.

Chiquita stays fresh with energy-efficient reefer containers

Transporting bananas over long distances used to be a challenge.

April 5, 2018

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A new batch of 2500 Star Cool Integrated containers from Maersk Container Industry (MCI), Denmark, will be deployed in Chiquita Brands International’s shipping services.

Maxwell Chase introduces packaging solution for extending seafood shelf life

SeaWell trays are said to significantly extend shelf life for fresh seafood, in many cases by up to 50% or greater.

March 15, 2018

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Maxwell Chase, an Atlanta-based division of CSP Technologies, Inc., debuted SeaWell seafood trays, what is dubbed as the first-of-its-kind active packaging solution that significantly extends the shelf life of seafood.

Survey shows consumer demand for freshness leads to wider adoption of HPP

According to the study, 78% of retailers have a favorable view of HPP.

March 7, 2018

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As demand for fresh food grows, more retailers are stocking their shelves with foods and beverages that have been high-pressure processed (HPP) to help ensure food safety, food quality and eliminate food waste, according to a new survey released by Universal Pure, Villa Rica, Ga.