apeel.com/FoodTechFounded: 2012Funding to Date: $647.05MM
Apeel developed a food preservation technology that aims to slow the rate of oxidation and moisture loss affecting produce. Made from purified monoglycerides and diglycerides, Apeel is a safe-to-eat, protective layer that keeps produce fresh longer. Apeel was founded in 2012 by James Rogers Ph.D., Louis Perez Ph.D., and Jenny Du Ph.D. and is headquartered in Goleta, CA.