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All-natural edible food coating minimizes post-harvest food loss and extends shelf life July 26, 2022 – Today, UM6P Ventures announces its investment in Akorn Technology, an innovator in edible food coatings. Their multifunctional natural coating platforms are made with upcycled, sustainable, and abundant non-GMO corn by-products and other plant materials that can double or triple the …

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Akorn is pleased to announce that Future Food Fund, the investment arm of Japan’s Oisix ra daichi Inc., has joined us and our growing team of international investors to improve fresh produce supply chains, control food waste and loss, and bring nutritious food to more people across the globe. Akorn’s revolutionary, natural, plant-derived coatings for fresh fruits and vegetables are …

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Akorn Technology, a global leading provider of natural plant-based coatings for fresh produce, is expanding its team in Latin America, where exporters of mangos, avocados, pineapple, and other tropical fruit are rapidly embracing its solutions. Miguel Wong has joined Akorn with primary responsibility for the Peruvian market. Before joining Akorn, Miguel held both strategic and commercial …

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Akorn’s all-natural, plant-derived edible coatings minimize post-harvest loss of fresh produce and extend shelf life  “Consumers in Japan are known to expect top quality and exceptional taste and appearance, without harmful chemical residues. We are confident Akorn coatings can meet, and in fact exceed, expectations.”— Anthony Zografos, CEO of Akorn Technology  BERKELEY , CA, UNITED …

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This investment by UM6P Ventures in Akorn Technology, an innovative natural edible coating startup, aims to positively impact the global food system. “UM6P Ventures announces its investment in Akorn Technology, an innovative natural edible coating startup. Its multifunctional natural coating platforms are made up of corn-derived products of natural origin (non-GMO) – valued upstream, sustainable …

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Akorn Technology will use the initial investment to scale up manufacturing and support customer trials on a broad range of crops. Morocco based UM6P Ventures announces its investment in Akorn Technology, an innovator in edible food coatings. Their multifunctional natural coating platforms are made with upcycled, sustainable, and abundant non-GMO corn by-products and other plant …

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