Akorn Technology is excited to announce a strategic collaboration with Cutri Fruit to extend the shelf life of its produce.
As part of Cutri Fruit's commitment to excellence, the company’s food scientists conducted studies that confirmed that Akorn Natural™ coatings effectively extend the shelf life and elevated the overall quality of stone fruit. Cutri Fruit will exclusively use Akorn Natural coatings in the coming season.
Akorn Natural coatings are made from 100 percent natural and sustainable ingredients and use proprietary and patented technologies to extend the shelf life and quality of fresh produce.
Cutri Fruit will exclusively use Akorn Natural coatings in the coming season.
"Our mission is to use science, systems and processes to consistently deliver the best fruit in the world to our customers, on time, every time,” said Gaethan Cutri, CEO of Cutri Fruit. “This coming season, we will use Akorn Natural™ coating on all our fruits as we are confident it will assist us to deliver best-in-class fruit to our customers both in Australia and around the world.”
By adopting this coating, the company ensures that its fruits will not only retain their freshness and quality but also meet the demands of an ever-evolving market.
"Our coatings have been designed with precision and care to ensure that the fruits retain their natural goodness for longer periods,” said Anthony Zografos, CEO of Akorn.
The coatings have been shown to increase the availability of high-quality fruit for profitable economic growth; to open new export channels and enhance customer satisfaction to increase production; and strengthen export capabilities and economic outcomes to support job creation, including in regional Victoria, Australia where Cutri is located.
Akorn coated nectarine versus uncoated nectarine.
"High-value fruit export represents a huge opportunity for our customers but is currently limited by supply chain options and environmental sustainability," said Zografos. "Air freight is expensive and adds to the carbon footprint of the fruit. Sea freight is less expensive but takes longer and is not always a viable option as the quality of the fruit at the destination cannot be guaranteed, leading to income loss for our customers. Through the coatings, customers have cut their losses by 30 percent, shipped to more distant markets by sea and increased the loyalty of their customers in the process.”
For more information:
Xander Shapiro
Akorn Techology
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