AgroFresh Exhibits Innovation to Fight Food Waste at Fruit Logistica

The company will showcase its Tecnidex portfolio of products and other postharvest freshness solutions.

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Jan 30, 2019, 10:33 ET

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- AgroFresh Solutions, Inc. ("AgroFresh") (NASDAQ: AGFS), a global leader in produce freshness solutions, will discuss the latest innovations for fresh produce at Fruit Logistica, an exhibition for the fresh fruit and vegetable industry from February 6-8, 2019 in Berlin, Germany.

AgroFresh will exhibit its Tecnidex portfolio of products, acquired in 2017, at stand E-02 in Hall 21. The Tecnidex acquisition expanded AgroFresh's industry-leading post-harvest presence to new crops and countries. AgroFresh's Tecnidex solutions include post-harvest fungicides, waxes and coatings, detergents, biocides, and technologies.

"As part of our mission to enhance freshness and reduce food waste, we continuously look for groundbreaking applications of science and technology for the post-harvest market," said AgroFresh CEO Jordi Ferre. "We look forward to sharing our latest innovations with other industry leaders at Fruit Logistica."

AgroFresh will also exhibit its SmartFresh™ technology, its RipeLock™ Quality System and its FreshCloud™ platform. SmartFresh puts post-harvest fruit and vegetable ripening on hold to boost storage potential. RipeLock patented technology enhances shelf appeal and extends the yellow life of bananas while preventing banana weight loss, resulting in better quality fruit delivered to retailers. FreshCloud uses advanced genetic-level science, industry-leading data and analytics, and proprietary internet-of-things technology to monitor fresh produce from harvest to retailers.

Fruit Logistica attendees can visit AgroFresh's stand throughout the show to learn more about the entire range of AgroFresh's products and services. You can also learn more about AgroFresh's produce freshness solutions by visiting the website.

As a preview to the official start of Fruit Logistica, AgroFresh CEO Jordi Ferre will join other produce industry leaders at World of Fresh Ideas on February 5 to discuss the latest advancements and innovations in the industry. Ferre will showcase AgroFresh's latest technology, including FreshCloud.

About AgroFresh

AgroFresh (NASDAQ:AGFS) is a leading global innovator and provider of science-based solutions, data-driven technologies and experience-backed services to enhance the quality and extend the shelf life of fresh produce. For more than 20 years, AgroFresh has been revolutionizing the apple industry and has launched new innovative solutions in a variety of fresh produce categories from bananas to cherries and citrus to pears. AgroFresh supports growers, packers and retailers in ensuring post-harvest solutions across the industry enhance crop values while conserving our planet's resources and reducing global food waste. Visit agrofresh.com to learn more.

SOURCE AgroFresh