RipeLocker develops specialized containers that utilize proprietary data analytics to create Respiratory Profiles for perishables, effectively extending their shelf life and maintaining quality during transport. This technology addresses the issue of food loss by reducing decay and ensuring that retailers receive high-quality, fresh produce.
Funding
$31M 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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Product
Problem
The perishability of fresh produce leads to significant food loss during transportation and storage, resulting in economic losses for growers, packers, and shippers, as well as reduced availability of high-quality produce for consumers. Current postharvest solutions often fail to adequately extend shelf life and maintain the desired taste, firmness, and nutritional value of fruits and vegetables.
Solution
RipeLocker offers a postharvest solution that extends the freshness of perishable goods by utilizing proprietary data analytics to create Respiratory Profiles for each type of produce. These profiles enable precise control of the storage environment within specialized containers, optimizing conditions to suppress decay, maintain quality, and prolong shelf life. By predicting and controlling outcomes, RipeLocker reduces supply chain losses and ensures that retailers receive exceptional fruit and produce for their consumers, ultimately encouraging the consumption of high-quality, fresh, and nutritious food.
Target Audience
RipeLocker's primary customers are growers, packers, and shippers of perishable goods, as well as retailers seeking to provide high-quality, fresh produce to consumers.
Features
- Specialized containers designed to maintain optimal storage conditions for perishables
- Proprietary data analytics to create Respiratory Profiles for different types of produce
- Predictive modeling to anticipate and control factors affecting quality and shelf life
- Controlled atmosphere technology to suppress decay and maintain firmness
- Extended shelf life, leading to reduced food loss and waste