An alternative to petroleum wax coatings that make fresh fruits last longer is now available from local startup HS InnoTech Inc. (HSII). Know more:
0An alternative to petroleum wax coatings that make fresh fruits last longer is now available from local startup HS InnoTech Inc. .
Awarded in 2022, the Searca grant funded the fabrication of support structures and test runs to produce up to 300 liters of Fruitect. Dr. Veronica Sabularse and Dr. Hidelisa Hernandez, the inventors of Fruitect, said their technology, which is derived from peels and leaves, is a solution to two common agricultural problems—how to extend postharvest life and use agricultural waste.
Searca Director Dr. Glenn Gregorio noted the impact of the Fruitect technology, emphasizing that the “nature-based coating technology significantly contributes to reducing food wastage and preserving fruit exports.”
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