Edipeel, produced by Apeel Sciences, contains ingredients that cause a number of risks to human health. Our verdict Posts claiming this are confusing the safety information for Edipeel—a protective ...

In April 2023, viral posts claimed that people should avoid eating fruits or vegetables with an "Apeel" sticker on them. The copypasta that spread across platforms often read like this: Cucumbers are ...

When Apeel Sciences, a startup that’s developed a plant-based coating to extend the shelf life of produce, launched its first pilot program in May, it had a bold hunch: Its tech, which slows the rate ...

You can't see it, and you can't smell it. You could have an avocado in your hand and be completely unaware of the invisible coating that managed to double its shelf life. This magic trick comes from ...

No one likes buying produce and it rotting on the countertop. James Rogers, CEO of Apeel Sciences, hated it too, so he founded a company to try to combat that issue. Apeel Sciences is a ...

An April 18 Facebook post (direct link, archive link) includes images of several product safety sheets and a picture of a lime with a sticker noting it has an Apeel-brand coating. Circled phrases on ...

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Apeel's technology could double or triple the shelf life of perishable fruit and veg and reduce prices. The central market in Tapiales, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina. Photo by Ronaldo Schemidt.

Tired of throwing away spoiled produce? Apeel Sciences says it has gotten to the root of the problem and developed a technology that can double or possibly triple the shelf life of many types of ...

The food industry is in a paradox. While advanced technologies and efficient manufacturing processes have greatly expanded production, we’re still suffering from a fundamental problem: food rots. Not ...

Kroger will start selling longer-lasting avocados to reduce waste and save money. This week the company will start selling avocados treated with a plant-based solution that helps slow down decay. The ...