🌱 Stop food loss and waste. For growers. For consumers. For the planet. 🌍 Fresh fruits and vegetables are grown with care, harvested with effort, and shipped across long supply chains. Yet nearly one-third is lost or wasted before reaching homes and restaurants. On this International Day of Food Loss and Waste, Akorn Technology, Inc. …
It’s the resistance they create. Common chemical fungicides are creating a cycle growers can’t escape – one where resistance keeps rising, doses keep increasing, and MRLs cause problems at destination or limit new markets. This isn’t sustainable. And for many growers, it’s not even working. At Akorn, we’re taking a different path.Our plant-based antifungal solution …
We are excited to showcase our full range of innovative all-natural solutions for fruit and vegetable producers at the IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show’s *Tech Accelerator* Pavilion’s Innovation Hub in Hall A, Booth TA2. 📍 Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA📅 October 16–18, 2025 We’re looking to connect with: ✅ Producers & exporters seeking proven …
Akorn Technology, Inc. is heading to IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show 2025! Read More »
That’s the question we brought to IFPA’s Science + Innovation Demo Day in Monterey last week—where our CEO, Anthony Zografos, presented how Akorn’s solutions are helping the industry rethink plastic film on fresh produce.Thanks to support from Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research and Clemson University, we’ve developed a natural, plant-based alternative to plastic wrap …
Many peaches get cold damage before they ever reach the shelf. At Akorn, we help reduce chilling injury – so growers can harvest ripe and ship with confidence. Better fruit. Fewer losses. Naturally! That’s the future we’re building. https://akorn.tech/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/stone-fruit-packing-line-longer.mp4
They’re hard to harvest.Hard to store.Hard to ship.And easy to lose. That’s why fruits and veggies top the list in global food waste – and why Akorn is focused on protecting them with natural tech that actually works. Because if we’re going to feed the future, it starts here. Less Waste. More Taste. That’s the …
Alongside our Brazilian partners @Greenkeeper-Brasil , @Biosfera, and @Lida, we’re helping strengthen fruit exports and reduce waste for fresh produce packers. This week, co-founder Xander Shapiro is in Brazil meeting producers and exporters in Petrolina and São Paulo — building momentum for @ExpoFruit 2025 in Mossoró, August 20–22. 📅 At @Expofruit, see how Akorn’s natural …
Around the world, chemicals and plastics are being phased out.What’s replacing them? Innovation that works.🌟 Akorn isn’t wax 2.0!We deliver the breakthrough solutions that you need. We partner with global growers to cut food loss, protect quality, and deliver longer-lasting produce – with all natural ingredients, no corrosive chemicals or petroleum products added. Proven on …
🥭 As National Mango Month draws to a close, let’s all agree that mangos deserve to be celebrated all year round!At Akorn Technology, Inc., we’re helping growers and exporters grow with Akorn Natural Advantage™️ – our all-natural postharvest solution that extends shelf life, preserves flavor, and keeps mangos looking and tasting harvest-fresh. Whether it’s 3 weeks …
Akorn Technology, Inc. just launched Akorn Natural Brilliance™ – our all-natural high-gloss coating for apples and citrus that delivers shine without compromise. No shellac. No morpholine or ammonia. No wax or plastic. Just vibrant, eye-catching fruit with a shine delivered by 100% plant-based, VEGAN ingredients. If you’re looking for a solution that delivers apples and …
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Avocados are high-value—and high-risk. Their short shelf life, unpredictable ripening, and vulnerability to rot, make them one of the toughest fruits to handle postharvest. That’s where Akorn Natural Advantage™ for Avocados steps in. Our all-natural post harvest solution helps extend shelf life and maintain quality across long supply chains. And we’re not stopping there. We’re …
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Which do you prefer — snappy or spongy cucumbers? Akorn Technology, Inc. just launched Akorn Natural Advantage™ for English cucumbers and bell peppers that eliminates the need for single-use plastic wrap. This innovative solution maintains crispness, vibrant color, and freshness while helping supermarkets reduce plastic waste and food loss. Please get in touch if you …
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Big News! Akorn Technology has been selected for the 2025 Fresh Field Catalyst Accelerator—a flagship program by the IFPA – International Fresh Produce Association and FFP – The Foundation for Fresh Produce! We’re honored to be recognized alongside a global cohort of innovators tackling the biggest challenges in our industry: Sustainable packaging Food waste …
✨🍑 Stone fruit season is nearly here in the US, Canada and across the Northern Hemisphere—and there’s nothing like that first juicy bite of a peach to say, “summer has arrived.” But too often that bite lets you down because the fruit is mealy, flavorless, or rotting just a day after you buy it. With …
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✨🍑 Stone fruit season is nearly here in the US, Canada and across the Northern Hemisphere—and there’s nothing like that first juicy bite of a peach to say, “summer has arrived.” But too often that bite lets you down because the fruit is mealy, flavorless, or rotting just a day after you buy it. With …
🌎 Fresh Fruit Deserves a Longer Life What if your best fruit didn’t have to race against time? At Akorn Technology, we help you extend shelf life, reduce losses, and reach new markets—naturally. ✅ Up to 65% longer shelf life for stone fruit ✅ Mangos and pears stay noticeably firmer during transit ✅ Up to …
Market-Proven Solutions for Fresh Produce Exporters Extend Shelf Life, Reduce Waste, and Increase Profits At Akorn Technology, we provide innovative, natural coatings that help fresh produce exporters, packers, and distributors extend shelf life, reduce waste, and increase profitability. Our solutions are designed to meet the needs of global markets, ensuring that fruits arrive fresher, firmer, …
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🎉Exciting news! Akorn Technology is once again on the 2024 FoodTech 500, recognizing top innovators in AgriFoodTech! 🌍 This is a prestigious recognition that celebrates innovative companies at the intersection of food, technology, and sustainability. It’s an honor to be among the talented group of entrepreneurs selected from over 1,420+ applicants across more than 50 …
There’s a big difference between regular mangoes and Akorn mangoes. At Akorn Technology, we’re revolutionizing the mango industry with our all-natural solutions. Akorn Natural coatings dramatically reduce losses while boosting profits. Our innovative technology helps your mangoes stand out in a competitive market by preserving their flavor, texture, and appearance for an extended period. Ready …
At Akorn Technology, we’ve cracked the code for apples that don’t just taste amazing but look irresistible too. Our new Akorn Shines™ formula is here—an all-natural solution that gives apples a vibrant, glossy finish while preserving their freshness and quality. No shellac, no chemicals or artificial additives, no compromises—just apples that shine as bright as …
Introducing Akorn Shines™️: The Vegan Gloss Solution for Apples! Read More »
