Freshpack Technologies Freshpack: Preserving Freshness, Empowering Women, Reducing Waste

Freshpack is innovative through its patented smart fabric technology inspired by the human body’s cooling system, which absorbs water from vegetables and converts it into vapor, creating a cooling effect that maintains freshness and extends shelf life by 6% cooler than ambient air. Unlike traditional methods that rely on electricity or ice, Freshpack offers a cost-effective and environmentally friendly solution, perfectly suited for regions with limited access to refrigeration.

This technology addresses a critical issue in Tanzania, where 40% of vegetables go to waste annually, leading to a loss of 250,000 metric tones and 26 billion TZS in income for vendors. By reducing post-harvest losses, Freshpack not only increases the income of vegetable sellers, particularly empowering women who are the backbone of this sector, but also significantly lowers greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to climate resilience and sustainable development.