Fresh box - Refrigerated storage (Solar option) (FreshBox)

FreshBox's flagship product is a large commercial cooling unit that can hold over two tons of fruits and vegetables and fits conveniently in a vendor space at fruit and vegetable markets across Kenya. Our unique pay-as-you-go model allows us to reach customers that previously have not had access to refrigeration services and allows us to help prevent the spoilage of fruits and vegetables.

By increasing the longevity of a fruit or vegetable’s selling period by up to 950% (depending on the fruit or vegetable), our cold storage system can provide more consistent revenues to the retailers in produce markets and provide more consistent availability of nutritious produce. Our revolutionary solar-powered refrigeration technology will take us off the grid and help us reach the last mile of poverty eradication in Africa.

FreshBox has pioneered a revolutionary way to refrigerate fruits and vegetables in the world's most vibrant markets. Our innovative solar-powered refrigeration solution will keep produce fresher, farmers richer, and smiles wider.

We've developed a revolutionary way to refrigerate for a fraction of the cost of large commercial refrigerators. Our design allows us to keep a 9 cubic metre refrigerator at freezing temperature 24/7.

In addition, all units will have the capacity to be connected to electricity by solar panels and the electric grid as a backup (where possible) allowing us the flexibility to easily move our modular units to serve communities across Kenya.

Increased Income for Market Vendors

FreshBox's cold-storage system is specifically optimized to minimize food loss and maximize vendors abilities to sell more fruits and vegetables. We have democratized high up-front capital expenditures with our low-cost subscription model. This allows a retailer to preserve 30-40 kilograms of fruit and vegetables for only $0.50/crate/day, without needing to purchase a full-sized refrigerator. With space for more than 70 vegetable crates, each FreshBox unit unlocks an additional 25% earning potential for market vendors.

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Beyond this, we mitigate the financial risk for retailers to sell high-value produce because our system lengthens the life of fruits and vegetables. By providing refrigeration as a service, rather than as a product, we reach the bottom-of-the-pyramid and increase the earning potential for our retailers.