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George Lobisser Put Blueberries on Pause
Founder · Operator · Executive

George Lobisser Put Blueberries on Pause

After selling a postharvest chemistry business, George Lobisser made a contrarian bet on pressure, patience and very little air. His second act at RipeLocker is a lesson in designing for the stubborn realities of fruit.

george-lobisser · ripelockerRead →
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The Startup That Sucks the Air Out of Blueberries - and Buys Them Twelve Extra Weeks
Climate · Logistics · Hardware

The Startup That Sucks the Air Out of Blueberries - and Buys Them Twelve Extra Weeks

A tenth of an atmosphere is all it takes. RipeLocker's vacuum chambers keep blueberries market-fresh for three months - and want to move the world's fruit by boat instead of plane.

ripelocker · postharvestRead →