N2OFF: Save Foods Granted Patent Approval In South Africa
N2OFF: Save Foods Granted Patent Approval In South Africa. N2OFF, Inc., a pioneer agri-food tech company offering sustainable solutions for agriculture and plant-based food, announces that one of Save Foods Ltd.’s patents has been granted in South Africa. This achievement emphasizes the company’s ongoing commitment to global food safety and sustainability while expanding its geographical distribution.
The newly granted patent, “Sterilization Compositions and Methods for Use Thereof”, refers to kits and methods for controlling pathogen load within or on the surface of edible plant matter. According to The Observatory of Economic Complexity, in 2022 South Africa exported $1.85 billion in citrus, making it the second largest exporter of citrus in the world. Concurrently, in 2022, citrus represented the 14th most exported product in South Africa.
David Palach, N2OFF’s CEO, said “This patent in South Africa marks another milestone in our mission to reduce food waste and ensure food safety worldwide. Our proprietary technology, now recognized in South Africa, strengthens the Company’s global impact and the universal need for sustainable food protection solutions.”
N2OFF Inc. (formerly known as Save Foods, Inc.) is an innovative agri-food tech company that through its three operational arms delivers integrated solutions for improved safety, quality, and sustainability every step of the way from field to fork. Save Foods Ltd., N2OFF’s majority-owned Israeli subsidiary, focuses on post-harvest treatments in fruit and vegetables to control and prevent pathogen contamination, significantly reduce the use of hazardous chemicals, and prolong fresh produce’s shelf life.
