PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- AgroFresh
Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:AGFS), a global leader in produce freshness
solutions, today released more details about FreshCloud™ Predictive
Screening. One of the first three core offerings of AgroFresh's
recently launched predictive technology platform, FreshCloud
Predictive Screening uses the latest science to predict the risk of
disorder development.
By analyzing the gene expression of apples at harvest,
Predictive Screening predicts the risk of disorder development in
particular varieties, arming growers with the ability to make more
informed storage decisions.
"The greatest value that FreshCloud Predictive Screening
provides to growers is the increased confidence and peace of mind
that come from a better understanding of the likelihood of disorder
development," said Nigel Gapper,
Ph.D., genomics research and development manager at AgroFresh.
"Growers understand the intricacies and uncertainties of their
business better than anyone. With predictive data on the health of
their apples, they are empowered to make smarter decisions about
their treatment and storage solutions."
Built on sound expertise in the science of plant genomics,
Predictive Screening determines whether a particular harvest is Low
Risk, Moderate Risk or High Risk for the development of a specific
disorder. This knowledge allows growers and packers to reduce
losses in High Risk fruits through strategic treatment, close
monitoring or in some cases, implementing shorter storage windows.
It also provides added awareness and confidence that Low Risk fruit
will meet the high quality they expect to deliver.
The first FreshCloud Predictive Screening sales began this
summer, with results expected soon. One thousand sampling kits were
produced so that orchard customers can determine the risk of Soft
Scald development on their Honeycrisp apples and to help ensure
that growers meet consumer demand for Honeycrisp apples, one of the
most popular apple varieties.
"We take seriously our commitment to help our customers grow the
highest quality produce and minimize the amount of fruits and
vegetables that go to waste," said AgroFresh CEO Jordi Ferre. "Predictive Screening, and the
entire FreshCloud platform, is rooted in our scientific expertise
and our understanding of the needs of growers, packers and
retailers. With better data about the risk of disorder development,
growers and packers can optimize the way they store their harvests,
maximize crop value and reduce food waste."
AgroFresh plans to share more information about the other two
core offerings of the FreshCloud platform, Storage Insights and
Transit Insights, throughout this month.
Learn more about Predictive Screening and the entire FreshCloud
platform, as well as AgroFresh's other produce freshness
solutions.
About AgroFresh
AgroFresh Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:
AGFS) is a global leader in delivering innovative food preservation
and waste reduction solutions for fresh produce. The Company is
empowering the food industry with Smarter Freshness, a range of
integrated solutions designed to help growers, packers and
retailers improve produce freshness and quality, and reduce waste.
AgroFresh's solutions range from pre-harvest with
HarvistaTM and LandSpringTM to its marquee
SmartFreshTM Quality System, which includes SmartFresh,
AdvanStoreTM and ActiMistTM, working together
to maintain the quality of stored produce. AgroFresh also has a
controlling interest in Tecnidex, a leading provider of
post-harvest fungicides, waxes, coatings and biocides for the
citrus market, including TextarTM and
TeycerTM. Additionally, the Company's initial retail
solution, RipeLockTM, optimizes banana ripening for the
benefit of retailers and consumers. AgroFresh has key products
registered in over 45 countries, with approximately 3,700 direct
customers and services over 25,000 storage rooms globally. For more
information, please visit www.agrofresh.com.
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