Philadelphia-based AgroFresh Solutions Inc. has launched a new tool to predict the freshness of produce.
Called the FreshCloud platform, the tool uses data to monitor produce quality through the supply chain, according to a news release.
The release said the new technology will allow users to predict produce freshness, quality and optimal consumption timing.
AgroFresh recently acquired Verigo, whose technology will help AgroFresh improve fruit quality, leading to less food waste, according to the release.
“As the world becomes increasingly data-driven, our commitment to high-quality fresh produce requires not only the best chemistry and expertise, but also the best information technology to ensure freshness across the supply chain and increased logistical efficiency to minimize waste,” AgroFresh CEO Jordi Ferre said in the release.
The release said Verigo’s technology forms the foundation of FreshCloud Transit Insights. The acquisition also revamped AgroFresh’s AdvanStore offering, now called FreshCloud Storage Insights.
FreshCloud Predictive Screening, part of the FreshCloud platform, will predict the risk of disorder development during storage by analyzing gene expression at commercial harvest.
