Stop Throwing Out Spoiled Produce!

South Florida company launches ioFresh™, a first of its kind organic produce treatment that dramatically extends the shelf life of fruits and vegetables and removes harmful pesticides

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ioTech International

Oct 06, 2015, 10:00 ET

BOYNTON BEACH, Fla., Oct. 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- ioTech International™ was created to harness the powerful properties of iodine for safe and effective antimicrobial products. The company is developing a range of products based on its core technology that rapidly, effectively, and safely destroy a broad spectrum of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and spores. These include pathogens that cause foodborne illnesses (Norovirus, Salmonella, E-coli, and Listeria), as well as pathogens responsible for hospital-acquired infections (MRSA, C-difficile, VRE, Staph aureus, and Klebsiella).

ioFresh(TM) keeps produce fresh much longer, while cleaning and removing pesticides from your fruits and vegetables. The ioFresh(TM) video tells you more about the benefits to your food and shows how simple it is to use ioFresh(TM).

30-day old strawberries treated with ioFresh, versus untreated ioFresh.

ioFresh's™ powerful, antimicrobial technology makes it the only product on the market to drastically reduce your produce spoilage.

ioFresh™ was tested by a major U.S. university, and at independent laboratories, to examine the efficacy of ioFresh™ as a produce wash for the purpose of extending shelf life. In their controlled testing, the University determined that produce treated with ioFresh™ remained fresh for more than five times longer than untreated produce. The researchers stated, "Overall, the refrigerated treated samples had a much longer shelf life than refrigerated control samples."

In similar tests performed by ioTech International™, ioFresh™-treated strawberries did not show any signs of spoilage after 30 days (photos attached).

For more than two years, chemist Rodger Kolsky, Dr. Jack Kessler and Dr. Herb Moskowitz (the founders of ioTech International™) worked to create what is now the safest, most powerful and stable form of iodine for commercial use. What began as a small, makeshift laboratory out of a garage has now evolved into a fully-functioning company based out of South Florida, with products being manufactured in state-of-the-art facilities in the Midwest and the Northeast.

ioTech International™ has surpassed its humble beginnings and is now introducing its first product, ioFresh™, to consumers all over the United States.

"We are thrilled to introduce this revolutionary breakthrough in combating spoilage and waste. No other product is as effective! ioFresh™ will profoundly benefit growers, packers, wholesalers, retailers as well as consumers. The use of ioFresh™ dramatically curtails spoilage. That means a cleaner environment, enormous savings throughout the supply chain and fresher, healthier produce for all," says Ron Johnson, President of ioTech International™ Consumer Product Division.

Wondering if you can use ioFresh™ on your favorite fruits and veggies? If it can be immersed in water, it can be treated with ioFresh™. After treatment, ioFresh™ rapidly evaporates, leaving no aftertaste.

"I'm thrilled with ioFresh! It keeps my produce fresh so much longer. It's safe, it's natural, and it saves me money. That means a lot to me, my family, and to my subscribers," says Karen Abir, acclaimed chef and creator of the internationally recognized food blog, Delicious and Kosher (deliciousandkosher.com).

So why use ioFresh™?

It keeps produce fresh much longer.
It cleans produce and removes harmful pesticides.
It saves consumers money by reducing spoilage
The product is university and independent laboratory tested.
It's easy to use.
It uses natural, organic, FDA-approved food-safe ingredients.

ioFresh™ can now be purchased online through the ioTech International™ website (www.iotech.io) and will be available at select supermarkets and other retail locations throughout the United States in the upcoming months.

ioTech International™ is a technology company which produces uniquely safe and effective antimicrobial products that provide better outcomes for consumer, commercial, professional and industrial applications.

The Company is proud to have developed ioFresh™, a product that contributes to healthy, green living. No other product cleans and extends the life of all your fruits and vegetables like ioFresh™ does. Not only does ioFresh™ allow you to enjoy your favorite fruits and veggies for much longer, it does so in a completely safe and natural way, giving customers the peace of mind they can always expect from ioTech International™.

If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Iris Estrada at 561.509.0205 ext. 908 or email at [email protected].