Freshr Sustainable Technologies Inc. – formerly Impactful Health R&D is creating the next generation of packaging that is both compostable and can extend the shelf life of fresh fish, which reduces both plastic pollution and organic waste.

The food industry’s preservation of fresh fish hasn’t changed for the past 50 years. The team developed compostable resin, which is a plastic that has similar properties to polyethylene-based plastic but is compostable in a composting facility. Their proprietary technology modifies the compostable film that has antibacterial properties that extend the shelf life of fish.

Their purpose is to innovate a zero-food waste future using advanced materials; their vision for 2030 is to redefine the fresh protein sector globally by delivering 500 million pounds of fresh proteins using our innovative shelf-extension FreshrPack™  technology.

The founders were thinking global from the start, and are exploring international markets. Freshr Sustainable Technologies Inc. also received District 3 seed funding to help them complete their prototype and move closer to commercialization. The team secured investment from Ecofuel, and other investors.

Recent accolades include Innovative Business of the Year” at the 2023 Halifax Business Awards, ad EY  Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 Atlantic regional finalist.

“District 3 has been extremely helpful in giving us a high-level view of our company to solve strategic issues. Having experienced mentors who really understand the pains that we’re going through was invaluable.” Mina Mekhail

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