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New Avocado Ripeness Testing Method Proven Three Times More Accurate Than Industry Standard Method

June 27, 2023 Apeel

According to a recent study from the University of Illinois UrbanaChampaign’s Applied Research Institute, Apeel Sciences’ proprietary method of testing avocado ripeness is up to three times more accurate than current industry testing mechanisms. The durometer, pioneered for produce ripeness testing by the company, is an efficient and nondestructive alternative to testing avocado ripeness and is more consistent in testing ripe fruit, when compared to the existing method of using a penetrometer.  …

Topline Farms and Apeel Sciences Partner to Launch Another Ground-breaking New Greenhouse-grown Produce Item

February 28, 2023 Topline Farms

Topline Farms, a leading producer of high-quality Greenhouse-grown vegetables, has once again joined forces with Apeel Sciences, pioneers of shelf-life extension technologies, to introduce an innovative new greenhouse-grown produce item. The latest addition to their successful partnership is the Apeel-Protected Mini Cucumber, a fresh and flavorful offering that will last up to three days longer than traditional mini cucumbers. …

Apeel-Protected Produce Aids in Asda’s Food Waste Reduction Goal

December 16, 2022 Apeel

Food technology company Apeel and UK grocery giant Asda have seen success through an ongoing partnership in store locations across the UK that has successfully reduced yearover-year in-store food waste in the citrus and avocado categories, compared to control stores. Asda locations offering Apeel-protected produce saw a 36% decrease in citrus waste and 10% decrease in avocado waste, when compared to control stores.  …

Stemilt and Apeel Elevate Consumer Experience for Artisan Organics Apples

October 19, 2022 Stemilt

There’s room to keep growing Stemilt’s Artisan Organics® brand promise to produce organic fruit that delights consumers. Stemilt Marketing Director, Brianna Shales, shares opportunities with Artisan Organics® apples, and how the company partners with Apeel to improve the consumer experience with crisper apples.  …

West Pak Avocado Increases Apeel Treatment Capacity with Installation in Second Facility

April 13, 2022 West Pak Avocado

West Pak Avocado, a global supplier of premium avocados, is pleased to announce the expansion of its Apeel treatment capabilities with a new installation at the company’s facility in Michoacán, Mexico. The first installation took place at West Pak’s Murrieta, California facility in 2021. The addition of the Michoacán installation in early 2022 will significantly increase the company’s capacity to supply Apeel-protected avocados. …