{"id":9451,"date":"2025-09-25T06:02:20","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T10:02:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=9451"},"modified":"2025-09-25T06:02:20","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T10:02:20","slug":"freshr-partners-mitsubishi-chemical-to-tackle-food-waste","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=9451","title":{"rendered":"Freshr partners Mitsubishi Chemical to tackle food waste\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"


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In Japan, 4.64 million tonnes of food waste are produced each year. Credit: Reflexpixel \/ Shutterstock.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Canada\u2019s Freshr Sustainable Technologies has entered a joint development agreement with Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (MCC) to advance its packaging technology.\u00a0<\/p>\n

MCC\u2019s holding company, Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCG), has invested in Freshr.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The investment will scale up Freshr\u2019s technology and aid its global growth as part of MCG\u2019s KAITEKI Vision 35 strategy, focusing on sustainability and innovation in materials.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Food waste results in significant economic and environmental impacts, costing $2.6 trillion annually and accounting for 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Freshr CEO and founder Mina Mekhail <\/strong>stated: \u201cWe are extremely proud to partner with Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cThis agreement reflects MCC\u2019s deep commitment to innovation and sustainability, and affirms the progress we\u2019ve made toward a global vision: reducing food waste with scaleable, science-backed solutions.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

In Japan, 4.64 million tonnes of food waste are produced each year.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

The country aims to address these issues by utilising Freshr\u2019s technology in conjunction with MCG\u2019s global expertise.<\/p>\n

Freshr has developed the FreshrPack coating for food packaging, which helps to delay spoilage by preventing bacterial growth, extending the shelf life of fresh proteins.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Freshr, headquartered in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada, disclosed an \u201coversubscribed\u201d\u202ffunding round in March 2025.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Investors were BDC Capital\u2019s Climate Tech Fund, Blue Tide Capital Ventures, Diamond Edge Ventures, Invest Nova Scotia and N\u00e0darra Ventures.\u00a0<\/p>\n

MCC business senior director of the packaging and barrier films department Toshiaki Esumi stated: \u201cThis partnership with Freshr supports our KAITEKI Vision 35 by advancing practical solutions that promote sustainability and improve food quality.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cWe believe their innovative approach to packaging has the potential to significantly reduce food waste and deliver real value across the global supply chain.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

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