The Brazilian producer, Citrus Tree, applies Save Foods’ eco-friendly solution to extend shelf life in lime treatment project
Neve Yarak, Israel, March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Save Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: SVFD) (FSE:80W) (“Save Foods” or the “Company”), a leading Agri-Food Tech company providing sustainable solutions for agriculture and plant-based food, today announced its collaboration with Citrus Tree, a major producer and exporter of Tahiti limes in Brazil, under which over 20 tons of Tahiti limes have already been treated. The collaboration with Citrus Tree aims to demonstrate the efficacy of Save Foods’ solutions in mitigating undesirable pathogens and reducing hazardous pesticide residues on the fruit, ultimately extending its shelf life and reducing waste.
"We are pleased to kick off our operations in Brazil by collaborating with a leading producer in the market. This partnership reflects our commitment to providing eco crop protection solutions while allowing our customers to maintain high quality of fruit that is exported to Europe and sold locally in Brazil. Our goal in the collaboration is to assist Citrus Tree with extending the shelf life of produce and ensuring that consumers receive fresh, safe and sustainable products," said Dan Sztybel, CEO of Save Foods Ltd.
According to Fresh Plaza, Brazil's fruit exports surged by 6% in 2023, reaching a total of 1.06 million tons and generating revenue in excess of $1.2 billion - a substantial 26.73% increase from the previous year.
About Save Foods:
Save Foods, Inc. is an innovative agri-food tech company that through its three operational arms delivers integrated solutions for improved safety, quality, and sustainability every step of the way from field to fork. Save Foods Ltd., Save Foods' majority-owned Israeli subsidiary, focuses on post-harvest treatments in fruit and vegetables to control and prevent pathogen contamination, significantly reduce the use of hazardous chemicals, and prolong fresh produce’s shelf life. NTWO OFF Ltd., Save Foods' majority-owned Israeli subsidiary, contributes to tackling greenhouse gas emissions, offering a pioneering solution to mitigate N2O (nitrous oxide) emissions, a potent greenhouse gas with 265 times the global warming impact of carbon dioxide. NTWO OFF Ltd., aims to promote agricultural practices that are both environmentally friendly and economically viable. Plantify Foods, Inc., Save Foods' minority-owned Canadian subsidiary listed on the TSXV, offers a wide range of clean-label healthy food options that are nutritious, gluten free, non-allergenic, use whole natural ingredients, and are easy to prepare. For more information on Save Foods Ltd. and NTWO OFF Ltd. visit our website: https://savefoods.co/.
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