KEEPCOOL utilizes a patented system combining ethylene removal and UV sterilization technology to extend the shelf life of fruits, vegetables, and flowers by eliminating 99% of bacteria and fungi. This technology significantly reduces food waste during storage and transportation, ensuring that produce arrives at its destination in optimal condition.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
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Problem
Fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers are subject to spoilage from ethylene gas, fungal growth, and bacterial contamination, leading to significant waste during storage and transport. Conventional refrigeration alone is insufficient to prevent these issues, resulting in reduced shelf life and economic losses for producers, transporters, and retailers.
Solution
KEEPCOOL offers a comprehensive solution that extends the shelf life of produce by combining ethylene removal and UV sterilization technologies. Their systems integrate ethylene-absorbing filters with BIOgermicide equipment to eliminate ethylene gas, sterilize spores and fungi, and disinfect storage environments. This approach minimizes spoilage, reduces cross-contamination, and maintains the freshness and quality of fruits, vegetables, and flowers throughout the supply chain. KEEPCOOL provides solutions tailored for producers, transportation services, and points of sale, including storage facilities and supermarket displays.
Target Audience
KEEPCOOL serves producers, transportation companies, and retailers in the fruit, vegetable, and flower industries seeking to minimize waste and extend the shelf life of their products.
Features
- BIOethylene equipment with KF22 filters for ethylene absorption in storage facilities
- KC Transport filters and KC Sachets for ethylene control during refrigerated transport
- BIOmarket equipment with KF22 filters and BIOethylene 50 equipment with KC absorbers for retail environments
- BIOgermicide equipment for UV sterilization of storage and display areas
- Ethylene removal technology that prolongs product freshness and quality
- Sterilization of spores and fungi to prevent rot
- Solutions for various crops, including citrus fruits, stone fruits, tomatoes, pears, broccoli, and flowers
- Integrated ecological trap for flying insects in retail displays