Apeel Sciences Launches New Imaging and Data Services to Reduce Food Waste and Increase Value Across the Produce Supply Chain

October 26, 2022 Apeel Sciences

Food system innovation company Apeel announced its plan to introduce innovative new solutions that will allow stakeholders across all stages in the fresh produce supply chain to instantly and non-destructively determine the ripeness of avocados. By coupling advanced imaging technology with machine learning, Apeel has increased visibility into internal quality and ripeness, now allowing producers and grocery retailers to make more informed sorting, shipping, and merchandising decisions, which has the potential to further mitigate food waste and help consumers enjoy consistently ripe and reliable avocados.

Greenhouse Cucumbers – Hold the Single-Use Plastic

WITH the help of Apeel Sciences, Westmoreland Topline Farms will begin shipping greenhouse grown cucumbers without the plastic covering to retailers in the U.S. and Canada starting in June 2022.

Apeel Adds $250M to Accelerate Innovation and Sustainability in Fresh Food Supply Chains

August 20, 2021 Apeel

Apeel, a food system innovation company recognized as a CNBC Disruptor 50 and one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, today announced $250M in Series E funding led by returning investor Temasek. The company’s total funding now exceeds $635 million, with a valuation over $2 billion dollars.

Calavo Growers Partners With Apeel For Longer Lasting Avocados

January 27, 2021 Calavo Growers

The partnership with Apeel provides a new and unique option for customers seeking an end-to-end solution to extend avocado shelf life through to consumers.

Houweling’s is Saying “Goodbye Plastic Wrap, Hello Healthy Planet” With Apeel

September 22, 2020 Apeel

Houweling’s Group has officially launched its plastic-free California​ Grown English Cucumbers in partnership with Apeel. While English Cucumbers traditionally have required single-use plastic for shelf-life extension and product quality through the supply chain, Apeel Cucumbers maintain freshness, firmness, and color without single-use plastics.