Save Foods announces partnership with Moroccan fresh produce exporter

Save Foods Inc. has announced a new partnership with Korair, according to a news release.

Korair, together with Accentis group, will introduce Save Foods’ treatments in Morocco. The country is a major exporter of fruits and vegetables worldwide, with an estimated 60% of its agricultural exports delivered to the European Union, according to the release.

Save Foods says on its website that its treatments combine a proprietary blend of food acids and oxidizers, and are commercially validated on citrus fruits, mangoes, avocados, pears, bell peppers, microgreens and various fresh-cut vegetables.

The company is evaluating the application of its treatment for bananas, apples, lychee, berries, papayas, lettuce, asparagus, tomatoes and more, according to the website.

“Tightening global regulations, mainly in the European Union, related to food safety and quality assurance are driving increased interest in Save Foods’ treatments globally," Dan Sztybel, CEO of Save Foods Ltd., the company’s Israeli subsidiary, said in the release. "Major exporting countries such as Morocco seek new solutions to address changing market dynamics and better meet the regulation criteria and customers’ needs.”

Postharvest losses in Morocco are estimated between 20% to 40%, Sztybel said in the release. "We believe we can be part of the solution to this growing problem. Moreover, the extended shelf life provided by Save Foods’ eco crop protection treatment offers growers, retailers and consumers a wider window to transport, sell, store and consume produce. Save Foods’ treatments are nontoxic and easy to apply, and they not only extend shelf life, but provide a high level of food safety that benefits consumers."