Grant: Food Waste Reduction Challenge
Peak Harvest Agritech Ltd.
$100,000.00
Peak Harvest - Naturally Extending the Freshness of Produce
FY 2021-22 · 2022-01-25
Summary
The objective of this project is to test a patented liquid formulation that is applied to crops by growers, and is proven to naturally slow the ripening process of fruits and vegetables.
Department
Program
Food Waste Reduction ChallengeFood Waste Reduction Challenge (linked with high confidence)
Recipient
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Agreement End Date
2022-08-31
Agreement Number
FWRC-C070-1
Agreement Start Date
2022-01-25
Agreement Title
Peak Harvest - Naturally Extending the Freshness of Produce
Agreement Title (French)
Peak Harvest - prolongation de la fraîcheur des produits par un moyen naturel
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$100,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
The objective of this project is to test a patented liquid formulation that is applied to crops by growers, and is proven to naturally slow the ripening process of fruits and vegetables.
Description (French)
L'objectif de ce projet est de tester une formulation liquide brevetée qui est appliquée sur les cultures par les producteurs, et dont il est prouvé qu'elle ralentit naturellement le processus de maturation des fruits et légumes.
Expected Results
Focus on technologies that extend the life of perishable foods by finding ways to slow the degradation of perishable food items and extend the length of time these food items may be stored before they become spoiled.
Expected Results (French)
Met l'accent sur les technologies qui prolongent la durée de vie des aliments périssables en trouvant des façons de ralentir leur dégradation et de prolonger leur durée de vie avant qu'ils ne deviennent avariés.
NAICS Code
0000
Organization Code
aafc-aac
Organization
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada
Program Name
Food Waste Reduction Challenge
Program Name (French)
Défi de réduction du gaspillage alimentaire
Program Purpose
The Challenge supports new innovations and solutions which can help address the problem of food waste and loss across the supply chain, thereby reducing the associated economic, environmental and social costs of food waste.
Program Purpose (French)
Le défi a pour but de soutenir les nouvelles innovations et solutions qui peuvent aider à combattre le problème du gaspillage alimentaire et des pertes dans la chaîne d'approvisionnement et d'ainsi réduire les coûts économiques, environnementaux et sociaux du gaspillage alimentaire
Recipient Business Number
12344670
Recipient City
Toronto
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Peak Harvest Agritech Ltd.
Recipient Postal Code
M2M4L9
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
235-2021-2022-Q4-00156
