South African blueberry exports rise, as does sea freight use

South African blueberry exports hit another consecutive record in the 2020-21 season, with three-quarters of the fruit shipped via sea freight.
— Read on www.freshfruitportal.com/news/2021/02/11/as-south-african-blueberry-exports-rise-so-does-use-of-sea-freight/

Patent infringement lawsuit filed for shelf-life extending product

Lytone Enterprise, Inc. has filed a patent infringement lawsuit on May 19, 2020, against AgroFresh Solutions in the United States District Court in Delaware. The suit alleges that AgroFresh…
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“Our expectation is to consistently achieve over 30% longer shelf-life”

Hazel Technologies Inc., a USDA-funded technology company delivering new solutions for fresh produce to extend shelf-life, increase sales, and fight food waste, announced a new partnership…
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Anti-microbial tech for extending shelf-life gets USDA grant

Hazel Technologies Inc., a USDA-supported agricultural technology company delivering new packaging solutions to extend shelf-life, increase sales, and combat food waste, announced it has…
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Biological method developed to extend shelf life – FreshFruitPortal.com

Using hot water treatment and a biological agent, scientists develop “sustainable and ecologically sound” way to minimize food loss and extend shelf life.
— Read on www.freshfruitportal.com/news/2019/11/11/biological-method-developed-to-extend-shelf-life/

“Our goal is to reduce food waste by extending shelf-life”

The importance of reducing of food waste is something that has gained increased recognition and support throughout the past decade. Often, the focus is on encouraging consumers to not buy…
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Biological method developed to extend shelf life – FreshFruitPortal.com

Using hot water treatment and a biological agent, scientists develop “sustainable and ecologically sound” way to minimize food loss and extend shelf life.
— Read on www.freshfruitportal.com/news/2019/11/11/biological-method-developed-to-extend-shelf-life/