Root Applied Sciences is building a global monitoring platform for pests and disease that measures organisms by their DNA in the air, before they land on plants and cause disease. The near-real-time spatial and temporal information is giving growers resilience despite unpredictable outbreaks due to climate change. Growers with Root’s pathogen monitoring service are using pesticides more efficiently (reducing 20%-80%), saving money (3.5X ROI), increasing produce quality, and improving sustainability all while safeguarding their crops. Root is developing fully automated monitoring systems that collect particles from the air and quantify pests and pathogens by their DNA autonomously within the units for a 2026 launch. + Platform technology – already with 4 pathogens and 1 insect pest + Validated assay robustness with >7000 customer samples, dirt, and fungicide spike-ins + Superior capture technology as published independently by USDA scientists + Repeat customers for 4 years
QA Supplies
QA Supplies equips Quality Departments with precision tools to measure, monitor, and record critical parameters for fresh produce. Our comprehensive range includes instruments for assessing fruit firmness, brix/sugar content, dry matter, temperature, humidity, CO2, ethylene levels, and more. With an extensive inventory available for immediate shipment, we meet all your quality assurance needs. Visit our booth to discover our solutions and experience our cutting-edge non-destructive testing instruments firsthand. | We supply hundreds of competitively priced products designed to meet the needs of professionals in the perishable foods industry and those wanting to monitor, control or evaluate environmental conditions.
Catalytic Generators
For over 50 years, we’ve been the ethylene experts, transforming the fresh produce industry with our innovative ripening and degreening solutions! Our system delivers natural ethylene in safe, cost-effective, and controlled doses, ensuring perfectly ripened fruit with uniform color and no residues. Curious to see how we can elevate your produce quality? Visit us at our booth to discover why top fruit companies and retail distribution centers trust us for consistent, high-quality results. Stop by and let’s talk ripening—and other quality control needs.