Apeel Sciences' New Sprays Aim For Longer-Lasting Fruit, Fewer Pesticides
October 23, 2014 | 1 min to read
Scientists at startup Apeel Sciences have figured out the secret to doubling lifespans. Not our lifespans, alas, but those of fruits and veggies. And they do it naturally.
It's a big deal. Worldwide, we throw away about a third of our food, some $750 billion per year — and the percentage is even higher in the United States. One reason is rot: Food goes bad before we can bite in.
In response, scientist James Rogers and his team have developed an array of all-natural films for produce that prolong its life — up to 200 percent in some cases — and reduce the need for pesticides. They're products for growers and grocers alike.
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