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Israeli startup developing a spray that preserves the shelf life of fruits and vegetables | CTech
Israeli startup Sufresca has developed an invisible edible spray that extends the shelf life of fruits and vegetables, reduces food waste, and eliminates the need for plastic. The spray, based on research from the Hebrew University, has received FDA and EU approval. Sufresca is expecting to start production in Israel soon and plans to enter the U.S., European, African, Asian, and Middle Eastern markets. The companys CEO, Efrat Boker Ferri, highlighted the significance of the product in countries with poor infrastructure and less advanced cultivation methods. Sufresca is competing against a billion-dollar American company in the edible coating market.
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Sufresca Accelerates Its Green Solution to Reduce Waste and Plastic
AgriTech start-up Sufresca, Ltd. has developed an invisible edible coating that extends the shelf-life of fresh produce and reduces plastic waste. The coating, made from natural food ingredients, creates a breathable barrier that slows down the maturation and decay processes. This solution can extend shelf life by several weeks, reducing the need for plastic packaging and minimizing waste. Sufresca has also developed a high-feasibility business model for easy integration into existing systems. The company recently closed a seed investment round of US$3.5M led by OurCrowd VC, FEAT Investments, and other investors. Sufrescas solution has the potential to combat food waste and plastic use in the global food industry.
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קרן פיט משקיעה מיליון דולר בחברת האגרוטק סופרסקה
Israeli company Sufresca, which develops edible coatings for fruits and vegetables to extend their shelf life, has raised $3.5 million in a funding round. The investment includes $1 million from Pitango Venture Capital, which will receive a 10.5% stake in the company. Another investor in the round was OurCrowd, which contributed approximately $2.25 million. Sufresca was founded in 2018 and its coatings are based on technology developed at the Hebrew Universitys Faculty of Agriculture.
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קרן פיט משקיעה מיליון דולר בחברת האגרוטק סופרסקה
סופרסקה, an Israeli company that develops edible coatings for fruits and vegetables to extend their shelf life, has received a $1 million investment from פיט השקעות. The investment is part of a larger funding round of $3.5 million. סופרסקהs coatings, based on technology developed at the Hebrew University, are made from natural and edible additives. The company aims to address challenges in the food industry, such as reducing food waste and improving packaging. The global market for fresh produce is estimated at over $5 billion, and סופרסקהs coatings offer technological, economic, social, and environmental solutions. This investment aligns with פיט השקעותs strategy of investing in breakthrough technological solutions.
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Invisible packaging: Sufresca eyes fresh produce edible coatings commercialization
Israel-based Sufresca has developed edible coatings that eliminate fresh produce plastic packaging and reduce food loss and waste. The company aims to set new market standards for fresh produce handling by providing cost-effective and eco-friendly coating solutions. Sufresca is currently expanding its operations to include all food perishables and has already found solutions for peppers and garlic. The coatings can extend shelf-life up to six months and are made of water, glazing agents, emulsifiers, stabilizers, and acidity regulators. Sufresca is in the process of obtaining regulatory approvals and plans to collaborate with more European and US partners.
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Be gone packaging! Food coating startup Sufresca secures $500k
Israeli startup Sufresca has raised $500,000 in seed funding from agri-foodtech VC Rimonim. Sufresca is developing edible fruit and vegetable coating solutions to reduce food waste and plastic packaging. The companys technology provides a breathable coating that can extend shelf lives by several weeks, reducing the need for refrigerated storage. The funding brings Sufrescas total funding to $1.3 million. Rimonims co-founder and general partner, Yigal Galli, will become chairman of the Sufresca board. The company expects its products to reach the market in North America and Europe within two years. Sufresca faces competition in the food coating innovation market, but its unique solution has the potential for rapid adoption.
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How silicon makes Israel's desert bloom
Taranis, an Israeli agritech company, has raised $20m in funding. The firm uses high-resolution imagery from drones, planes and satellites to diagnose problems in the field, such as pests, diseases, dryness and nutrient deficiencies. Taranis is part of a growing agritech sector in Israel, with over 500 companies operating in the field. Israeli agritech firms attracted $171m in equity investment in 2017. The countrys agritech sector is only second to the US, with countries such as China, India and African nations taking notice and seeking to implement Israeli technology.
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