The ultimate protective barrier for fruit that travels further and has higher quality requirements

When citrus fruits, apples, cherries, or stone fruits travel long distances or remain in storage for weeks, the risk of quality loss and commercial devaluation is high. To address this challenge, AgroFresh offers a complete range of edible coatings designed to protect fruit from packaging to point of sale.

These coatings act as a protective layer that controls dehydration, maintains natural shine, extends shelf life, and helps fruit retain its weight, texture, and freshness. AgroFresh has specific solutions for every need.

Among its solutions are Natural Shine® coatings, a family that offers different degrees of shine and protection depending on the type of fruit and the target market; Seal Brite®, especially suitable for local trade and which can also be applied to apples; and Shield Brite® AC 2000, developed to provide high shine and long-lasting dehydration control in citrus and pome fruits.

In addition, AgroFresh extends its expertise to cherries and stone fruits—peaches, nectarines, plums, and apricots—crops that are highly sensitive to water loss and changes during storage. Its coatings help maintain juiciness and firmness, critical attributes for market acceptance.

A value proposition aligned with sustainability

AgroFresh's commitment goes beyond offering post-harvest solutions: its mission is to reduce food waste worldwide and protect the planet's resources. The company operates under an ESG strategy that promotes responsible innovation, efficient use of water and energy, and the introduction of more sustainable raw materials in the development of new products.

With more than four decades of global leadership in post-harvest technologies, AgroFresh continues to expand its portfolio with differentiated solutions for each crop and supply chain, supporting producers and packers in their goal of offering fresh, attractive, high-quality fruit, regardless of destination or season.

The conclusion for the sector

AgroFresh edible coatings are an indispensable tool for protecting the commercial value of fruit, improving process efficiency, and ensuring a consumer experience that meets the expectations of today's market: quality, sustainability, and long-lasting freshness.

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