FreshIST
Turning every piece of fruit into opportunity, not waste.
Our Mission
At FreshIST, we are passionate about finding innovative solutions to minimize fruit waste while maintaining its quality. Our dedicated team works tirelessly to transform surplus produce into valuable products, ensuring nothing goes to waste. By promoting sustainability and efficiency, we aim to make a positive impact on the environment and in people's lives. Join us on our mission to utilize every piece of fruit effectively for a brighter, waste-free future.
Our Solution
Almost half of all fruit produced never makes it to the table, with transport and storage responsible for a large share of these losses.
At the heart of the problem is ethylene, the natural hormone that accelerates ripening. The result: billions in wasted produce, lost income for farmers, and fewer fresh, nutritious options for consumers.
FreshIST was born to change this. Our solution is simple yet powerful: a compact, reusable device that removes more than 90% of ethylene under normal storage and transport conditions. Tested in pilot-scale trials in storage, FreshIST has already proven its effectiveness in preserving fruit quality and extending shelf life. With no chemicals, no direct contact with fruit, and full compatibility with organic produce, it offers a sustainable and cost-efficient solution for producers, retailers, and logistics operators.
FreshIST is more than technology. It is a tested and trusted innovation driving a fresher, fairer, and more sustainable future.
At the heart of the problem is ethylene, the natural hormone that accelerates ripening. The result: billions in wasted produce, lost income for farmers, and fewer fresh, nutritious options for consumers.
FreshIST was born to change this. Our solution is simple yet powerful: a compact, reusable device that removes more than 90% of ethylene under normal storage and transport conditions. Tested in pilot-scale trials in storage, FreshIST has already proven its effectiveness in preserving fruit quality and extending shelf life. With no chemicals, no direct contact with fruit, and full compatibility with organic produce, it offers a sustainable and cost-efficient solution for producers, retailers, and logistics operators.
FreshIST is more than technology. It is a tested and trusted innovation driving a fresher, fairer, and more sustainable future.
Dream Team
We are a small and young team, but we count on the valuable support of scientific advisors. Together, we bring over 100 years of combined experience in heterogeneous catalysis and adsorption. FreshIST is a technology with a strong scientific foundation, but beyond that, it represents the dream of young researchers like myself who strive to positively impact the industry.
Fresher fruits, longer life
From farm to table, with sustainability in mind.
Services
Fruit Preservation
FreshIST is a compact, reusable device that removes over 90% of ethylene, the natural hormone that causes premature fruit ripening. It can be applied in storage facilities or during transport across different scales, ensuring freshness throughout the supply chain. Fully compatible with organic produce, FreshIST preserves natural taste and quality while offering a sustainable and cost-effective solution to reduce fruit waste.
Supplies Sales
We supply everything you need, from cartridges and technical support to training and after-sales service, ensuring your FreshIST experience delivers maximum freshness, efficiency, and impact.
Contact
- Avenida Rovisco Pais 1, Lisboa, Portugal
- Mon-Fri - 08:00-19:00