NOVI, MI - Lineage, the world’s largest global temperature-controlled warehouse REIT, announced the winner of its Food Chain Innovation Challenge. Ryp Labs, the winner of the San Francisco regional event, was selected for its innovative solution for tackling postharvest food waste, securing the global grand prize of $50,000 and an invitation into a six-month, Lineage executive-led incubator program.

“At Lineage, we take great pride in our investments in the future of the global food supply chain, and we are thrilled to support Ryp Labs in furthering our ultimate shared purpose of eliminating waste and helping feed the world,” said Greg Lehmkuhl, President and Chief Executive Officer, Lineage. “On behalf of the entire Lineage team, I want to extend a warm thank you and congratulations to our winner and all competitors, as well as our panel of esteemed judges, partners, employees and everyone who made this event possible. Together, we can make significant strides toward tackling one of the world’s most pressing issues today.”

Ryp Labs’ winning idea is called StixFresh, a natural and safe formulation that mimics the defense mechanisms of plants to slow down the natural process of fruit spoilage, a press release explained. It can be applied to a variety of surfaces, including food-safe labels and stickers, and has been shown to extend the shelf-life of fresh produce, thereby reducing food waste.

Moody Soliman, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Ryp Labs, also commented.

“We are incredibly humbled and excited to be selected as the winners of Lineage’s global competition. This opportunity will be a significant step forward in our mission to eliminate food waste through our innovative biomimicry solutions,” said Soliman. “With Lineage’s extensive global network and commitment to sustainability, we believe we can scale our impact, not only reducing food waste but also creating lasting economic, environmental, and social change. The $50,000 prize and access to Lineage’s executive-led incubator program will undoubtedly provide us with the critical resources and support needed to accelerate our solution and make a real difference in feeding the world.”

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