Topline Farms, Apeel Sciences debut plastic-free packaging for mini cucumber

Topline Farms, the Leamington, Ontario-based vegetable grower, has announced another partnership with Apeel Sciences.

The partnership is around the product the Apeel-Protected Mini Cucumber, a product they say will last “three days longer than traditional mini cucumbers.”

Previously, Topline worked with Apeel on removing plastic packaging from English cucumbers. Apeel’s technology extends product shelf life “through an edible, plant-based coating that extends the shelf-life of fresh fruits and vegetables by keeping moisture in and oxygen out, ultimately preventing waste.”

"We are thrilled to partner once again with Apeel Sciences to bring another innovative produce item to the market," said Dino DiLaudo, VP of Sales at Topline Farms. "Their cutting-edge technology is making a real difference in extending the life of fresh produce, and we are proud to be at the forefront of this exciting innovation."

“Giving more time to fresh produce unlocks new opportunities for the entire industry, including new packaging and merchandising techniques that can enhance consumer experience and demand,” said Lou Perez, SVP of Innovation at Apeel Sciences. “We are already seeing this play out with plastic-free English cucumbers, and are excited to see innovative leaders like Topline eager to introduce new technologies to create a more sustainable food system.”

The Apeel-Protected Mini Cucumber is being debuted at the Southern Exposure Produce Trade show, taking place March 2-4 in Orlando.