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Health Feedback
Fact check: Edible food coating Apeel doesn't contain toxic ingredients; its ingredients are recognized as safe for use in foods.
Politifact
Fact check: Apeel is safe, is not run by Bill Gates.
AP News
Fact check: Posts misrepresent safety of produce-protecting solution from Apeel.
Reuters
Fact check: Compounds in Apeel’s edible food coating deemed safe by FDA.
USA Today
Fact check: Apeel produce coating edible, considered safe by FDA.
Latest news published about Apeel
Fresh Plaza
Apeel Sciences will provide free coating services to suppliers whose shipments may be delayed and at risk of spoilage due to the East Coast port strike.
The Packer
Apeel Sciences says it will provide free coating services to suppliers whose shipments may be delayed and at risk of spoilage due to the East Coast port strike.
And Now U Know
Amid challenges posed by the East Coast port strike, Apeel Sciences is harnessing its strength in the suply chain to support the fresh produce industry by supplying free coating services to those impacted.
AndNowUKnow
The latest launch from Apeel Sciences is designed to enhance the fresh produce supply chain even further. Dubbed "The Apeel Leverage," the initiative wields Apeel’s innovative, plant-based technology to transform operational efficiencies, expand market reach, and maximize both product quality and retail performance.
Fast Company
The plastic industry likes to tout the fact that plastic can help keep food fresh longer and prevent food waste. But a startup called Apeel, and others in the space, have designed edible coatings that can protect produce without the need for an extra layer of plastic.
VegNews
Despite the fact most of it has its own natural wrapping anyway, often, fruit and vegetables are packaged in plastic in the supermarket. But US food tech company Apeel is committed to changing this.
The Packer
Apeel Sciences has spotlighted its environmental achievements for 2023, highlighting its work on cutting food waste.
NYTimes
There are many new tools now to help retailers cut waste. Some startups, like Apeel and Mori, offer coatings for fresh produce so they don’t spoil as fast.
AndNowUKnow
Apeel Sciences' Jenny Du discusses importance of food system innovation.
Press Releases
Apeel Sciences Provides Free Coating Services to Support Produce Suppliers Affected by Port Strike
Apeel will provide free coating services to suppliers whose shipments may be delayed and at risk of spoilage due to the East Coast port strike. Apeel offers a crucial buffer for produce facing uncertain transportation delays.
Apeel Sciences Enhances South American Presence, Welcomes New Leadership
Apeel has enhanced presence in Brazil, Peru, and Chile with the appointment of two produce industry veterans to key leadership roles.
The Apeel Leverage
Apeel Launches ‘The Apeel Leverage’ initiative to showcase supply chain innovation, empowering our partners with tools that reduce their shrink, extend produce freshness with confidence, and improve their economic outcomes.
2023 Milestones in Food Waste Prevention
In 2023, Apeel prevented over 60 million pieces of fruit from going to waste, significantly reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and conserved 2.7 billion liters of water.
Apeel at Berlin Fruit Logistica
We showcased our innovation and leadership in global supply chain innovation at this year's Berlin Fruit Logistica.