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Smart Fridge Purifiers

Vitesy's 'Shelfy' Extends the Shelf Life of Fruits and Vegetables

— October 11, 2022 — Tech
Vitesy launched a new smart purifier fit for the inner shelves of a fridge titled 'Shelfy.' This purifier, according to Vitesy, can significantly extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables stored in the fridge. The Shelfy is battery-operated and uses nanomolecular photocatalytic technology to reduce bacterias that are commonly associated with the food spoilage process.

The removal of these bacteria contributes to increased shelf life and reduced food costs over time. According to Vitesy, more than 108 billion pounds of food is wasted in the United States each year, totaling over $218 billion USD in costs for United States-based consumers. To make this value apply to the average consumer more accurately, this works out to roughly $2,000 USD lost in food waste annually per customer, which Vitesy's Shelfy can contribute to reducing.

Image Credit: Vitesy
Trend Themes
1. Smart Fridge Purifiers - The development of smart purifiers for fridges has shown an opportunity for technology to reduce food waste and save costs for consumers.
2. Nanomolecular Photocatalytic Technology - Technology that uses nanomolecular photocatalytic technology for food preservation could revolutionize the food industry by significantly extending the shelf life of fruits and vegetables.
3. Reducing Food Waste - As consumers become more conscious of excessive food waste, there is an opportunity for businesses to develop innovative solutions to address this global issue, such as smart purifiers that significantly extend shelf life.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - Companies in the food and beverage industry can explore the use of nanomolecular photocatalytic technology to develop innovative solutions that address food waste.
2. Design and Technology - Design and technology companies can create smart purifiers for fridges that use nanomolecular photocatalytic technology to reduce food spoilage and contribute to reducing food waste.
3. Sustainability - The development of smart purifiers for fridges that significantly extend shelf life can have a positive impact on sustainability by reducing food waste and associated costs
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