Kitocoat
Founded in 2022, Kitocoat creates an edible, biodegradable coating that extends the shelf life of fruits and vegetables by up to seven times. Made from residual waste, it helps reduce food waste, replace plastic packaging, and support sustainability.
About Kitocoat
Kitocoat was founded with the vision of creating a sustainable solution to combat global food waste and reduce plastic dependency. Emerging from research on chitosan-based biomaterials, the company developed an edible, biodegradable coating that extends the shelf life of fruits and vegetables. Since its founding, Kitocoat has focused on bridging environmental responsibility with economic value, helping farmers, distributors, and retailers minimize losses while promoting greener supply chains.



