N2OFF

Company Overview

Snapshot

Founded in January 2004 by Nimrod Ben Yehuda, N2OFF operates with 1–10 employees. The company has raised a total of $18.08 million across three funding rounds. In May 2021, N2OFF completed a $12 million public offering and listed on NASDAQ.

Business overview

N2OFF develops eco-friendly sanitizing solutions for fresh produce, focusing on food safety and extending shelf life. Its core technology utilizes hydrogen peroxide combined with food ingredients to combat human pathogens like salmonella, E. coli, and listeria, as well as plant pathogens, without leaving hazardous residues. The company's products, including FreshProtect and SpuDefender, are designed for post-harvest use in packing various fruits and vegetables, fresh-cut produce, fresh salads, and processed foods, serving the agriculture and food industry globally.

Strategic signal

N2OFF has recently undergone significant strategic shifts, including a reverse stock split in September 2025 and a merger with MitoCareX Bio, a drug discovery company targeting resistant cancers, which closed in October 2025. This indicates a substantial pivot in the company's focus beyond its traditional agriculture and food technology roots, signaling a new strategic direction towards biotechnology and pharmaceuticals for investors.

Company Intelligence Q&A

What was a significant recent corporate development for N2OFF?

In October 2025, N2OFF completed its merger with MitoCareX Bio, a drug discovery company focused on resistant cancers, including pancreatic and non-small cell lung cancer. This followed shareholder approval in September 2025.

When did N2OFF list on NASDAQ?

In May 2021, N2OFF announced the closing of a $12 million public offering and its listing on NASDAQ.

Has N2OFF expanded its operations into new sectors recently?

Yes, in September 2023, N2OFF announced the formation of Nitrousink Ltd., a majority-owned subsidiary focused on tackling greenhouse gas emissions of Nitrous Oxide (N2O), indicating an expansion into environmental technology.

What is N2OFF's involvement in the solar energy sector?

In September 2025, N2OFF announced plans to expand its Melz Solar Project with battery storage. Additionally, in May 2025, N2OFF, via Solterra, expanded its European footprint with entry into a battery storage venture in Poland, and in March 2025, N2OFF secured a definitive agreement to commercialize 196 MWp battery storage projects.

Did N2OFF secure any new patents for its technology?

In March 2024, N2OFF (formerly Save Foods) was granted patent approval in South Africa for its proprietary technology. This followed an earlier patent grant in September 2021 for its proprietary compound for the natural protection of edible matter.