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Ryp Labs, Inc. is a pioneering AgTech and biotechnology company based in Bothell, Washington, United States, focused on radically transforming food preservation through natural, non-invasive solutions. Established with the mission to combat food waste and its associated climate impact, Ryp Labs is the inventor of StixFresh™, a bioactive label and sachet technology that significantly extends the shelf life of fresh produce without the need for refrigeration, chemicals, or plastic packaging.

Core Business and Offerings

Ryp Labs’ core innovation is StixFresh™, a proprietary platform of vapor-phase bioactive products designed to extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables by emitting natural antimicrobial compounds. The company currently offers two key solutions:

• StixFresh™ Stickers: Applied directly on produce or inside produce packaging, these stickers release plant-derived vapor to reduce spoilage.
• StixFresh™ Sachets: Designed for use in bulk produce shipments and retail displays, these sachets extend the freshness of entire containers.

These solutions help reduce microbial activity and delay ripening processes, significantly cutting down spoilage in the supply chain and at the consumer level.

Specialization and Unique Selling Proposition

Ryp Labs stands out for its science-backed, passive, and sustainable approach to extending produce shelf life. Its competitive advantages include:

• Vapor-phase delivery system: Non-contact application that preserves produce without touching the product.
• Natural ingredients: Composed of FDA-GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) plant compounds.
• Scalable integration: Compatible with existing packaging and logistics systems for ease of adoption.
• Climate impact: Reduces methane-emitting food waste, contributing to lower greenhouse gas emissions.

Field tests and pilot programs have demonstrated shelf-life extension ranging from 40% to 100% for fruits such as strawberries, grapes, mangoes, and avocados.

Financials and Business Performance

As a venture-backed startup, Ryp Labs has received substantial funding from climate and agrifood-focused investors. While financial statements are not publicly disclosed, recent investment rounds and strategic partnerships indicate robust market confidence:

• Recipient of the Lineage Logistics Innovation Challenge Grant
• Included in Cleantech Group’s 50 to Watch (2023)
• Awarded Solar Impulse Foundation’s Efficient Solution Label
• Winner of the Top Global Startup at COP27 by Sustainable Future Summit

Its funding and recognition align with rising demand for natural food preservation technologies amid increasing global food waste concerns.

Shipment and Export Records

Ryp Labs’ products are currently in pilot and early commercial stages, with test deployments and partnerships across:

• North America
• Europe
• Southeast Asia

Pilot trials have been conducted with multinational retailers and fresh produce exporters, focusing on:

• Avocados shipped from Latin America to Europe
• Strawberries transported across domestic U.S. chains

Full-scale commercial export data is limited due to the pre-commercial rollout phase, but ongoing scaling with logistics partners indicates an upward trajectory.

Target Market

Ryp Labs primarily targets stakeholders across the fresh produce value chain:

• Fresh produce exporters and importers
• Supermarkets and grocery chains
• Cold chain logistics providers
• Packaging manufacturers
• Food distributors and wholesalers

Secondary market includes:

• eCommerce food delivery platforms
• Food service businesses and hospitality sector
• Institutional buyers (e.g. universities, hospitals)

Their solution is designed for high-perishability produce such as berries, stone fruits, tropicals, and leafy greens.

Capabilities

Ryp Labs operates at the intersection of:

• R&D and formulation science
• Regulatory and compliance engineering
• Global logistics testing
• Sustainable packaging integration

The company runs field validation programs with academic institutions, agricultural cooperatives, and industry bodies to ensure real-world applicability and impact.

Key infrastructure includes:

• Pilot manufacturing and test lab in Bothell, WA
• Global partner labs in Belgium and Singapore
• Third-party efficacy validation partnerships

Certifications and Compliance

StixFresh™ products comply with U.S. and EU food contact regulations and have undergone:

• FDA GRAS clearance for active ingredients
• REACH and RoHS compliance in Europe
• OECD-validated safety testing

The company is currently pursuing B Corp Certification and aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 12.3 (Food Loss and Waste).

Customer Testimonials

While early-stage commercial feedback is proprietary, publicly shared pilot feedback indicates:

• Reduction of waste by up to 30% at point-of-sale
• Extension of freshness by 3–7 days for sensitive fruits
• Improved consumer satisfaction due to better shelf appearance and reduced spoilage

Testimonials from logistics partners highlight the technology’s ease of integration and minimal change required to existing systems.

Major Achievements

• Won Top Global Startup at COP27 (2022)
• Named to Cleantech Group’s 50 to Watch (2023)
• Raised multi-million-dollar seed funding from climate impact VCs
• Secured pilots with top 10 global produce logistics companies
• Published third-party efficacy results demonstrating 2X shelf life in multiple fruit categories
• Launched global R&D hubs in North America, Europe, and Asia

Ryp Labs, Inc. is redefining the food preservation landscape with its nature-inspired, data-validated, and scalable solutions—addressing a global need to reduce food waste, cut carbon emissions, and build a more sustainable food future.