Verdant Technologies

University of Florida Research Demonstrates Significant Tomato Results with Verdant Technologies

August 24, 2022 Verdant Technologies

A recent study by the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Science (UF-IFAS) found the shelf-life of grape tomatoes can be dramatically improved using an innovative postharvest solution by Verdant™Technologies. The research team, led by Dr. Steven A. Sargent, conducted a variety of tests on grape tomatoes, examining the firmness, color, weight retention, and decay of tomatoes treated with Verdant’s HarvestHold Fresh®. Upon completion of the study, HarvestHold Fresh demonstrated measurably significant benefits compared to the untreated control. …

Verdant Technologies Receives EPA Label Expansion for HarvestHold Fresh

June 29, 2022 Verdant Technologies

Verdant™ Technologies announced approval from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of an expanded label of HarvestHold Fresh®, including the addition of 18 crops. …

Verdant Technologies Announces Expansion into Mexico

December 24, 2021 Verdant Technologies

Verdant™ Technologies announced the establishment of its Mexican entity and plans to serve produce and floral customers in Mexico with its shelf-life extension solution, HarvestHold™. Mexico is the first country targeted in Verdant’s plans to scale internationally across the globe. …

Harlan Ewert Named Sales Director-West at Verdant Technologies

November 11, 2021 Verdant Technologies

Verdant Technologies announces the addition of produce industry veteran Harlan Ewert to the position of Sales-Director West, effective immediately. Mr. Ewert comes to Verdant from 30+ years with The Kroger Co. He has spent his career in the retail grocery business and brings procurement, leadership, lean process improvement and retail expertise to the Verdant sales team. Ewert will lead all Western sales initiatives for Verdant Technologies and report to Scott Harker, VP of Sales. …

HarvestHold by Verdant Technologies Receives EPA Registration

September 10, 2021 Verdant Technologies

After much industry buzz in 2020, Verdant Technologies announces the roll out of its HarvestHold™ Fresh product life extension solution to the produce industry, after receiving EPA registration in early September. HarvestHold is a 1-MCP-based post-harvest solution that extends the usable product life of fruits, vegetables and flowers by an average of 40-50% and significantly reduces wastage in perishable supply chains. …