A new sustainable packaging technology developed by Israeli company StePac is said to significantly prolong the shelf life of mushrooms while reducing the use of plastic.
StePac’s modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) films are designed to preserve the flavor, nutrition and texture of fresh, whole and sliced mushrooms, such as oyster, lion’s mane, shiitake, portabella and more.
According to data by Emergen Research, the global mushroom market is valued at more than $50 billion and is expected to double by 2030.
White mushrooms, however, are considered to be highly perishable and have a shelf life of just a few days, making them not very cost efficient and wasteful.
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StePac CIO Yossi Blank is a Technion alumnus.
