“N2OFF Inc. Granted Patent in South Africa, Strengthening its Global Impact in Sustainable Food Protection Solutions”
N2OFF Inc. Granted Patent in South Africa, Boosting Global Food Safety and Sustainability
Neve Yarak, Israel, March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — N2OFF, Inc. (NASDAQ: NITO) (FSE:80W) (“N2OFF” or the “Company”), a leading agri-food tech company, has announced that one of its patents has been granted in South Africa. This patent, titled “Sterilization Compositions and Methods for Use Thereof”, is a significant step in the company’s mission to enhance global food safety and sustainability.
Patent to Control Pathogen Load in Edible Plant Matter
The newly granted patent refers to kits and methods for controlling pathogen load within or on the surface of edible plant matter. This achievement underscores the Company’s commitment to expanding its geographical distribution while promoting global food safety and sustainability.
South Africa is a major player in the global citrus market, exporting $1.85 billion worth of citrus in 2022, making it the second largest exporter of citrus in the world. The patent’s approval in South Africa is therefore a strategic move for N2OFF, as it strengthens the Company’s global impact and the universal need for sustainable food protection solutions.
CEO’s Statement on the Patent Approval
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. The company operates through three arms: Save Foods Ltd., NTWO OFF Ltd., and Plantify Foods, Inc. These subsidiaries focus on post-harvest treatments in fruit and vegetables, greenhouse gas emissions mitigation, and offering a wide range of clean-label healthy food options, respectively. For more information on Save Foods Ltd. and NTWO OFF Ltd., visit www.n2off.com.
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Contact Information
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With the granting of this patent, N2OFF Inc. continues to demonstrate its commitment to global food safety and sustainability. The company’s innovative solutions are making a significant impact on the agri-food tech industry, and this latest achievement in South Africa is a testament to their ongoing efforts.