Active packaging with plant extracts for extended shelf life of produce

Overview

GreenPod Labs offers a pioneering active packaging solution utilizing volatile plant extracts designed to activate the natural defense mechanisms in fruits and vegetables. By targeting specific biochemical pathways, this technology effectively slows down the ripening process, thereby extending the shelf life of produce during transport and storage. This advancement addresses critical challenges in food spoilage and waste within supply chains.

Technical specifications

Core Technology:

• Utilizes volatile plant extracts as signal molecules to trigger defense mechanisms in crops.
• Customizable for specific fruits and vegetables, targeting unique internal biochemical pathways such as respiration rate, transpiration rate, and ethylene production.
• Employs multi-layered data analysis including RGB, X-ray, and multi-spectral imaging, along with bioinformatics, to understand and manipulate crop biochemistry for spoilage reduction.

Benefits:

• Extends shelf life, reducing food waste and spoilage.
• Enhances the efficiency of supply chains by maintaining produce quality during transport.

Technology readiness level

This technology has achieved a Technology Readiness Level of 6, indicating that it has been tested in relevant environments. Further validation is planned in real-life supply chain conditions in the US to enhance its market readiness.