GreenPod Labs

About:

GreenPod Labs is an Agri-biotech company developing sustainable solutions to minimize agricultural food waste in India.

Website: https://greenpodlabs.com/

Top Investors: IAN Group, SVG Ventures, Rockstart, The Circulars Accelerator

Description:

Despite India being the 2nd largest producer of fruits and vegetables, 40% of it is lost before it reaches the consumer. The economic loss of food waste costs the country $12 Billion. The primary causes of the losses are poor storage and transportation facilities. The company has developed an active packaging sachet that can extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables. The product comprises of nano-encapsulated plant extracts that can naturally slow down the ripening rate and minimize the microbial attack.