Grant: Food Waste Reduction Challenge
Climacteric Control Solutions Inc.
$100,000.00
Extension of Postharvest Lifetime Using Low-Temperature, Continuous Ethylene Removal
FY 2021-22 · 2022-01-17
Summary
The objective of this project is to use a novel series of ethylene-selective catalysts that can continuously remove trace amounts ethylene from refrigerated, humid air.
Department
Program
Food Waste Reduction ChallengeFood Waste Reduction Challenge (linked with high confidence)
Recipient
Location
Edmonton, Alberta, 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-C009-1
Agreement Start Date
2022-01-17
Agreement Title
Extension of Postharvest Lifetime Using Low-Temperature, Continuous Ethylene Removal
Agreement Title (French)
Prolongation de la durée de conservation en post-récolte par l'élimination continue de l'éthylène à basse température
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$100,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
The objective of this project is to use a novel series of ethylene-selective catalysts that can continuously remove trace amounts ethylene from refrigerated, humid air.
Description (French)
L'objectif de ce projet est d'utiliser un nouvel ensemble de catalyseurs sélectifs de l'éthylène qui peuvent éliminer en continu les traces d'éthylène de l'air réfrigéré et humide.
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
2020363574
Recipient City
Edmonton
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Climacteric Control Solutions Inc.
Recipient Postal Code
T6G0B9
Recipient Province or Territory
AB
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
235-2021-2022-Q4-00154
