Biotipac is a startup company developing smart bio-preservation and bio-control solutions for food shelf-life extension and crop protection.
We offer a paradigm-shift in the way we consume and handle fresh food, using natural preservation technology.
Our solution reduces the dependence on chemicals, packaging, and a cold supply chain.
Ifat Hammer
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Frug 6/3 Israel 76302
+972502028859
http://www.biotipac.com
The Need
Fresh fruits and vegetables loss due to rots at the retail level in the US alone, is estimated at $8.6B. Retailers experience the highest costs of loss due to microbial deterioration, although spoilage begins early after harvesting, and accelerates with improper handling.
There is an urgent need to find natural solutions for shelf life extension of fresh produce, with the growing restrictions on pathogens and chemical levels, and increased demand from consumers for organic food at fair prices.
Most existing solutions are focusing on physiological protection, such as water loss or discoloration, while microbial protection is limited. Other solutions are limited in efficacy, expensive, or impose safety risks to the consumer or environment.
Our solution
Our solution is completely different in its mechanism of action. Instead of killing bacteria we manipulate their growth by providing good bacteria preferred growth conditions.
The solution is 100% natural-based and extends shelf-life by up to 100%.
Our solution triggers spontaneously the power of nature. The product itself is a form of a sachet or sticker containing a novel blend of nutrients, free of externally added microorganisms. It can be placed in a tray of fresh produce or be attached to the package. When activated, it naturally and selectively stimulates the growth of human friendly bacteria. These spread outside of the sachet at the expense of undesired microorganisms, while nutrient blend remains physically separated.
‘Biotipac’ can be used as a stand-alone device or in combination with other treatments for holistic protection.
Our Value Proposition
'Biotipac' flourishes in moist conditions and it is effective in room temperature. It provides the best solution for delicate fruits, creating a “protective umbrella” for them along the supply-chain, and reducing loss due to temperature fluctuation, while saving energy costs.
We are not coating. We do not require any special equipment or adjustments.
We don’t use expensive botanicals, therefore we are cost-leaders in the market and provide broad spectrum of activity.
One formula fits all. No need for tailor made formulations for different crop types.
Other benefits – cost effective, non-toxic, broad spectrum of activities, versatile technology.
Market Potential
Biotipac is a form of an antimicrobial active packaging. The market is estimated at 13 Bn $ with a CAGR of 5.4% by 2027.
Target customers
Our potential customers are players along the fresh produce supply chain: crop growers, fresh produce distributors and exporters and retailers who cope with shelf life challenges and pay the cost of loss.
Revenue Model
Unit sales as standalone devices or in attachment to the packaging material. We are targeting high transaction customers.
Go to market
First segments: premium fruits such as berries and cherries with extremely short shelf life where current solutions are limited or expensive.
First geographical regions: Spain and USA - leaders in berries production and exporting.
Future applications: processed fresh food and crop protection.