“South Africa Grants Patent to N2OFF, Inc. for Sustainable Agri-Food Tech Amidst its Booming Citrus Export Industry”
N2OFF, Inc. Granted Patent in South Africa, Boosting Citrus Export Safety and Sustainability
N2OFF, Inc. (NASDAQ: NITO) (FSE:80W), a leading agri-food tech company, has announced that one of its patents has been granted in South Africa. This significant achievement underscores the company’s commitment to global food safety and sustainability while expanding its geographical reach. The newly granted patent, “Sterilization Compositions and Methods for Use Thereof,” pertains to kits and methods for controlling pathogen load within or on the surface of edible plant matter.
South Africa’s Citrus Export Industry
According to The Observatory of Economic Complexity, South Africa exported $1.85 billion in citrus in 2022, making it the second largest exporter of citrus in the world. Citrus represented the 14th most exported product in South Africa in the same year. The granting of this patent in South Africa is a significant milestone for N2OFF, Inc., as it aligns with their mission to reduce food waste and ensure food safety worldwide.
CEO’s Statement
David Palach, N2OFF’s CEO, said, “This patent in South Africa marks another milestone in our mission to reduce food waste and ensure food safety worldwide. Our proprietary technology, now recognized in South Africa, strengthens the Company’s global impact and the universal need for sustainable food protection solutions.”
About N2OFF Inc.
N2OFF Inc. is an innovative agri-food tech company that delivers integrated solutions for improved safety, quality, and sustainability from field to fork. Save Foods Ltd., N2OFF’s majority-owned Israeli subsidiary, focuses on post-harvest treatments in fruit and vegetables to control and prevent pathogen contamination, significantly reduce the use of hazardous chemicals, and prolong fresh produce’s shelf life. NTWO OFF Ltd., N2OFF’s majority-owned Israeli subsidiary, contributes to tackling greenhouse gas emissions, offering a pioneering solution to mitigate nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions, a potent greenhouse gas with 265 times the global warming impact of carbon dioxide. For more information on Save Foods Ltd. and NTWO OFF Ltd., visit www.n2off.com.
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