Senoptica Technologies is a Dublin-based, food waste-combating sensor technology startup that spun out from Trinity College Dublin. As of May 2023, it is working on a novel packaging sensor technology to reduce food waste. The Senoptica sensor is made using a patented food-safe ink that is directly printed onto the inside of active food packaging such as modified atmosphere packaging (MAP), vacuum packaging, and vacuum skin packaging. This ink allows the sensor to measure the atmosphere surrounding fresh food in packages, providing real-time feedback on food conditions. Additionally, the food-safe ink can be printed on labels for manual application, enabling real-time oxygen measurement and helping to predict the shelf life of food. The company claims that once the product has been packed, the sensor is scanned using an in-line scanning system, providing 100% inspection and increasing quality control by 99.95%.
As of May 2023, the company has successfully produced and tested the technology and is piloting it with a global retailer and a large European food company. Alongside the pilot project, Senoptica Technologies reported that it is yet to obtain regulatory approval and start making initial sales. The company reported that it plans to launch its technology in Q2 2024, growing into a 15-strong team over the next two years.
In May 2023, the company raised EUR 550,000 (~USD 594,00) in a first close of its EUR 1.5 million (~USD 1.6 million) bridge funding round.
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