Verdant™ Technologies announced that the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR) has approved HarvestHold Fresh® for use on a wide array of fruits and vegetables. Approval by the CDPR paves the way for California's growers to leverage this cutting-edge post-harvest solution, designed to combat food waste and extend produce shelf life.
California grows nearly half of all U.S. fruits and vegetables. With HarvestHold Fresh now approved for use on key crops grown in California such as broccoli, peaches, cucumbers, and more, the technology can be used to effectively extend produce shelf life by up to 50 percent compared to conventional shipping methods. This benefits California's extensive produce export market and ensures produce reaches consumers in optimal condition.
California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR) has approved HarvestHold Fresh for use on a wide array of fruits and vegetables.
"The CDPR's approval of HarvestHold Fresh in California is a game-changer for the produce industry," said Matthew Aronson, chief revenue officer at Verdant Technologies. "California's approval of HarvestHold Fresh will have far-reaching impacts on reducing food waste and improving sustainability throughout the supply chain. We're not just extending shelf life; we're revolutionizing how fresh produce reaches consumers, helping to ensure a high-quality eating experience."
HarvestHold Fresh utilizes a groundbreaking delivery method for the industry-standard 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP). The solution gradually releases in response to humidity, ensuring each produce type receives the ideal amount over time from a sheet that is easily applied in the box of produce.
The California approval follows the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registration in 2021 and recent authorization from Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA), marking the continued expansion of Verdant's market reach.
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