Dr. Gary Beall and Dr. Rusty Phillips Launch Nabaco®
SAN MARCOS, TX - A new shelf-life extension solution is entering the fresh produce space. Entrepreneurs, investors, and researchers Dr. Gary Beall and Dr. Rusty Phillips joined forces with members of the industry to launch their new company: Nabaco®. The company’s NatuWrap® coating reportedly helps to extend the shelf-life of fresh produce.
“I am excited about Nabaco because it is one of those rare occasions when the technology improves food quality, lowers food waste, and improves the bottom line for farmers, distributors, and retailers. It also has the side effect of lessening world food insecurity and greenhouse gas emissions,” states Beall.
The odorless, colorless, and tasteless NatuWrap coating keeps moisture in while keeping oxygen and unwanted microorganisms out. NatuWrap is versatile to apply and cost-effectively reduces losses that account for billions of dollars lost each year in the produce supply chain, according to a press release.
Beall will serve as the Chief Executive Officer, Founder, and Chair of the Board. He has a Ph.D. in chemistry, worked in various industry roles for 21 years, and holds 48 United States patents. The combination of his experience in industry and as a professor and associate dean at Texas State University motivated him to start a commercialization program at the university.
“Gary is versatile and has a tremendously broad expertise. He understands the strengths and weaknesses of both industry and academia and is able to cross silos,” Philips stated in a press release distributed by the newly launched company.
Phillips has a Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of New Mexico, has over 40 years of industry experience, and holds 15 U.S. patents. He is active at Texas State University as an advisor, Entrepreneur in Residence, Board Member for the Texas State Development Foundation, and Distinguished Alumni.
“Rusty’s years of experience in entrepreneurship, intellectual property, and navigating the regulatory environment are critical to MSEC; Nabaco’s success; and impacting student careers, food quality, and supply,” Beall concluded.
Stay tuned as ANUK reports on what’s next from this up-and-coming company.
