Archive · 28 Jul 2025
SmartFresh InBox Expands in India to Cut Food Waste
Imagine fruits and vegetables getting old too quickly.
SmartFresh InBox is a special packet that helps keep them fresh longer.
It uses a substance called 1-MCP that slows down the ripening process.
This technology, brought to India by Tropical Agrosystem, goes into boxes with the produce during storage or travel.
It's already allowed for use on apples in India and is being tested on other fruits and veggies.
This helps farmers waste less food and make more money.
Tropical Agrosystem is expanding SmartFresh InBox in India.
SmartFresh InBox extends freshness and reduces post-harvest losses.
The technology uses 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) to delay ripening.
SmartFresh InBox is used in produce boxes during storage and transit.
The solution is currently approved for use on apples in India.
- Who
- Tropical Agrosystem (India) Pvt Ltd and AgroFresh Inc. are involved.
- What
- Tropical Agrosystem is expanding SmartFresh InBox to reduce food waste.
- When
- Published on July 28, 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- To reduce food waste and maximize returns for farmers.
- Company Expanding
- Tropical Agrosystem
- Technology
- SmartFresh InBox
- Purpose
- Reduce food waste
- Main Component
- 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP)
- Current Approval
- Apples in India