ARPOSO Biotech
Extending Freshness, Reducing Waste

Our Solutions:
At ARPOSO Biotech, our edible coatings are designed to protect a wide range of fresh products.

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Fruits and Vegetables

Applicable to more than 40 fruits and vegetables, the edible coating system helps preserve freshness and nutritional quality 3x longer.

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Flowers

Deliver freshness that lasts, with flowers that stay vibrant and appealing.

Real-World Pilot Validation

ARPOSO Biotech is validating its edible and biodegradable coating technology with Herbert Widmann GmbH in fresh berry applications. Initial blueberry tests showed promising results, extending shelf life from about 5 days to 14 days under test conditions.

 

ZANFLORE Rose Trials

ARPOSO Biotech is testing ZANFLORE for cut flowers, with rose trials showing improved freshness, stronger petal integrity, and reduced dehydration across different rose colors under test conditions.

Selected for our approach to reducing food waste through sustainable coating technology.

3rd Place at TUM IDEAward, UnternehmerTUM, selected from 56 teams

Media & Recognition

ARPOSO Biotech was featured in Abendschau – Der Süden, a TV program by Bayerischer Rundfunk. The segment presents our work on sustainable shelf-life extension technologies for fresh produce and flowers.

FOCUS reported on ARPOSO Biotech’s approach to reducing food waste through edible and biodegradable coating technology.

Süddeutsche Zeitung reported on ARPOSO Biotech’s TUM-based startup project and our plastic-free protective coating for fruits and flowers.

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Smart Coatings, Less Waste, More Value:

  • Shelf-life extension for fruits, vegetables, and flowers.
  • Scalable services via B2B supply, licensing, subscriptions, and consulting
  • Cost-efficient solutions to cut waste and streamline operations
  • Sustainable growth driven by science and innovation

About us

At ARPOSO Biotech, we aim to revolutionize food preservation through science and sustainability.
Every year, one-third of all food produced is wasted, while plastic packaging pollutes our planet. We believe there is a better way.
Drawing on more than 20 years of research in biopolymers and biotechnology, our team has developed innovative edible coatings. These coatings are safe and natural and extend the shelf life of fresh produce by more than 3x.

Talk to us

Have any questions? We are always open to talk about your business, new projects, creative opportunities and how we can help you.
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