Freshr Technologies

What Freshr Technologies does

Freshr Technologies (formerly Impactful Health R&D) is a Canadian biomaterials company founded in 2018 and headquartered in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. The company has developed FreshrPack®, an active antibacterial coating technology applied to the inside surface of food packaging materials rather than to the food itself. The proprietary multi-protein formulation uses naturally derived and upcycled ingredients to inhibit bacterial growth at the package-protein interface, extending the shelf life of fresh proteins such as salmon, beef, and poultry by 15-30% (an additional 2-4+ days). The company rebranded from Impactful Health R&D to Freshr Technologies in September 2023 to align identity with its commercial focus on food waste reduction.

Freshr targets three primary customer segments: fresh protein suppliers and processors (e.g., Cooke Aquaculture under a 2025 pilot), food packaging converters and manufacturers, and retailers/distributors. The go-to-market is B2B, monetizing through licensing and supply of its coating formulation and process know-how to converters and protein processors. A Joint Development Agreement with Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (September 2025) establishes a global commercial pathway, particularly into Asia-Pacific markets.

The company has raised over $10M CAD cumulatively across seed rounds and non-dilutive grants, including a $3.4M seed round in May 2025 led by Invest Nova Scotia with BDC Climate Tech, Diamond Edge Ventures, Blue Tide Capital, and Nadarra Capital. The team of approximately 15-16 includes multiple PhD scientists from McGill and Dalhousie. Recognition includes the EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 Atlantic award and inclusion in the Global Deep Tech Foundation's Top 500 DeepTech companies globally. The company is in a pre-commercial or very early commercial stage, with pilots underway but no disclosed revenue.

Name

Freshr Technologies

Legal name

Freshr Sustainable Technologies Inc.

Website

https://freshr.tech

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Freshr Technologies is a Canadian biomaterials company that has developed FreshrPack®, an antibacterial coating applied to fresh-protein packaging to extend shelf life by 2-4+ days, serving protein processors, packaging converters, and retailers through B2B licensing and supply partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Active Food Packaging

NAICS

Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging (3117)

SIC

Plastics, Foil & Coated Paper Bags (2673)

akta.pro primary industry

Meat, Poultry & Seafood Packaging (MAP/Vacuum/Skin) (IMALAHAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Refrigerated Meat & Seafood (Processed/Packaged) (CRADACAK)

Keywords

• Active food packaging
• Shelf life extension
• Antimicrobial packaging coatings
• Fresh protein packaging
• Biomaterial packaging solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Dartmouth

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. FreshrPack Coating Technology Licensing and Sales: B2B revenue from selling FreshrPack coating technology and licensing agreements to packaging manufacturers and food producers. Revenue is generated through technology licensing fees and product sales for commercial application.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Freshr Technologies develops and sells FreshrPack®, a proprietary antibacterial coating applied to food packaging materials (roll stock, bags, liners) rather than to the food itself, that extends the shelf life of fresh proteins (salmon/seafood and beef) by 15-30% (two to four+ days). The coating is built from two nature-sourced ingredients and one upcycled ingredient recovered from waste streams and is sold/licensed B2B to packaging manufacturers, food producers, and retailers.

Product overview

Freshr Technologies offers FreshrPack®, a single unified active packaging coating technology designed to extend the shelf life of fresh proteins. The coating is applied to packaging materials (roll stock, bags, or liners) rather than directly to food, and integrates with existing production lines without equipment changes. The company targets three primary segments: fresh protein suppliers and processors, food packaging companies, and retailers and distributors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FreshrPack: Active packaging coating technology that extends shelf life of fresh proteins by 15-30% by applying coating to packaging rather than the food itself
• FreshrPack

Products and services

• FreshrPack® Coating Active antibacterial coating technology applied to food packaging materials (roll stock, bags, or liners) that extends the shelf life of fresh proteins — including salmon, seafood, and beef — by 15-30% (two to four+ days) without altering food appearance, texture, or taste. Built from two nature-sourced components and one upcycled ingredient recovered from waste streams, it integrates into existing packaging production lines with no equipment changes. Sold and licensed B2B to packaging manufacturers, food producers, and retailers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Extended salmon shelf life to 14-18 days, enabling longer distribution windows and reduced spoilage
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core, supporting and minor.

• Mitsubishi Chemical CorporationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development agreement for FreshrPack technology with Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Japan's largest chemical company. Freshr was one of only 6 startups selected globally for a funded proof-of-concept collaboration with Mitsubishi Chemical.
• Cooke AquaculturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPilot partner collaborating on FreshrPack-coated skin packaging film rolls for Atlantic salmon products. Canadian Food Innovation Network provided $232,861 funding for this pilot program.
• Natural Products CanadasupportingOthersPartner organization supporting natural product innovation in Canada, likely providing networking and ecosystem support.
• Creative Destruction LabsupportingOthersGraduate of CDL-Atlantic Oceans Stream accelerator program, which supports seed-stage, science-based companies.
• Greentown LabssupportingOthersPartner incubator/accelerator providing resources, workspace, and ecosystem connections for climate technology startups.
• Nova Scotia Department of Labour, Skills and ImmigrationsupportingOthersProvincial government department supporting workforce development and skills training programs.
• District 3supportingOthersInnovation hub and accelerator program supporting startups in Montreal, Quebec.
• Mentor ConnectminorOthersMentorship and advisory program providing connections to experienced business mentors.
• ITEGAminorOthersInnovation and technology ecosystem organization providing support services.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Sealed Air: Sealed Air is a global packaging giant with a large food packaging portfolio including Cryovac vacuum skin and MAP films for fresh proteins. It serves the same protein processor and retailer customers Freshr targets and represents both a potential competitor and a likely acquisition partner.
• Amcor: Amcor is one of the world's largest flexible and rigid packaging manufacturers with deep relationships across food producers and retailers. Its global film manufacturing footprint makes it a natural partner or competitor for FreshrPack adoption at scale.
• Mitsubishi Chemical Group: Mitsubishi Chemical is Freshr's flagship JDA partner and corporate parent of Diamond Edge Ventures. As a major global chemicals and packaging materials producer, it overlaps directly with Freshr's market and could be a competitor, customer, or acquirer.
• AgroFresh Solutions: AgroFresh provides post-harvest freshness and shelf-life extension solutions (SmartFresh, Harvista) primarily for produce. While its core market is produce rather than fresh protein, its business model of selling active chemistry to the food supply chain is highly comparable to Freshr's.
• Novipax: Novipax produces absorbent pads and active food packaging solutions for fresh protein, produce, and seafood. It serves overlapping protein processor customers and competes for the same shelf-life and food-safety value proposition that Freshr sells into.

Emerging players

• CSP Technologies: CSP Technologies specializes in active packaging solutions that manage moisture, oxygen, and volatile compounds in pharmaceuticals and food. It is a relevant peer for Freshr's active-packaging chemistry approach and could compete or partner in food applications.

Direct peers

• BluWrap: BluWrap provides oxygen-management active packaging technology designed to extend the shelf life of fresh protein in transit. It addresses the same spoilage problem Freshr targets for fresh fish and meat, but via a different mechanism.
• StePac (Johnson Matthey): StePac specializes in modified atmosphere and vacuum skin packaging films for fresh proteins (seafood, meat, poultry). It directly competes for the same fresh-protein packaging customer base that Freshr targets with FreshrPack-coated films.
• Hazel Technologies: Hazel Technologies sells 1-MCP-based sachet and active packaging inserts that extend the shelf life of fresh produce and other perishables. Like Freshr, it monetizes B2B active-packaging chemistry to reduce food waste, though its primary application is produce.
• Apeel Sciences: Apeel develops plant-derived edible coatings that slow spoilage of fresh produce. It is the closest analogue to Freshr in terms of using a nature-derived coating to extend shelf life, though Apeel applies directly to the food surface and Freshr applies to packaging.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds10 records

Investors13 records

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M&A

Investments

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