Karpolax provides post-harvest solutions designed to significantly extend the shelf life of fresh produce, including mangoes, bananas, apples, and oranges. Their product utilizes approved molecules delivered via a sachet to offer logistics providers, packers, and retailers up to 33 days of extended product viability. This service helps stakeholders minimize spoilage and maintain fruit quality throughout the supply chain.
Funding
$300K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
The agricultural supply chain faces significant post-harvest losses due to the limited shelf life of perishable fruits. This spoilage impacts growers, transporters, packers, and retailers, leading to reduced market access and economic inefficiency.
Solution
Karpolax offers a sachet-based solution designed to extend the shelf life of various fruits, providing an average extension of over 33 days. The technology utilizes approved molecules that actively maintain fruit freshness throughout the distribution process. By integrating these sachets into packaging, stakeholders across the supply chain can mitigate spoilage and expand their market reach. This approach supports the preservation of produce from the farm to the retail point, enhancing overall value.
Target Audience
The primary customers are fruit growers, logistics providers, fruit packers, and retailers operating within the agricultural supply chain.
Features
- Sachet technology utilizing approved molecular compounds for fruit preservation.
- Extends shelf life by an average of over 33 days for multiple fruit varieties.
- Designed for integration into standard fruit packaging and transportation logistics.
- Applicable to a range of fruits including mangoes, bananas, apples, and oranges.
- Reduces post-harvest spoilage and maintains fruit quality during transit and storage.