It’s edible, tasteless, and can double (or triple) the shelf life of fruits and vegetables. Following six years of R&D, last May, Apeel Sciences debuted its plant-based coating on avocados at more than 250 grocery chains, including Kroger and Costco. The technology, which slows water loss and oxidation, has already led to savings: Midwest grocer Harps reduced its avocado waste by 60%. Up next are strawberries, citrus, asparagus, and other produce-aisle mainstays. “We had worked under the hypothesis that reducing food waste in stores would be good for business and the environment,” says Apeel CEO James Rogers. “This year, we were able to prove it.”
collections
NewsletterCourses and LearningAdvertiseCurrent IssueFast Government
The future of innovation and technology in government for the greater good
Most Innovative Companies
Our annual guide to the businesses that matter the most
Most Creative People
Leaders who are shaping the future of business in creative ways
World Changing Ideas
New workplaces, new food sources, new medicine--even an entirely new economic system
Innovation By Design
Celebrating the best ideas in business