Akorn announces Brazil expansion

Akorn Technology, Berkeley, CA, will be expanding its presence in Brazil, enabling more Brazilian producers to take advantage of growing demand for chemical-free shelf life extension solutions for both export and domestic markets.

The application of Akorn’s all-natural solutions will give more Brazilian exporters the opportunity to provide high quality, long-lasting products, free of black spots caused by mango anthracnose, as well as other common plant diseases.

The extended shelf life provided by Akorn coatings will help Brazilian producers of highly perishable crops access markets where long shipping distances have previously been a barrier. Akorn solutions have also been found to reduce food waste by over 35%.