In Arizona, Nova Farms has collaborated with BioBond Adhesives to implement a biobased protective coating in its Phoenix, Arizona, food processing facility. Made from plant-based ingredients, BioBond’s protective coating is designed to guard against mold, bacteria, and other contaminants. Unlike traditional coatings, it contains no microplastics.
The partnership is part of Nova Farms’ broader efforts to reduce its environmental footprint. The Phoenix facility is the first to adopt this innovation, with plans to extend it to other locations in Mexico, Colorado, and California.
Nova Farms will also serve as the first tenant at the planned Arizona Fresh Agri-Food Innovation Center, a hub for agricultural technology developments in Phoenix. The center aims to promote innovations that improve efficiency and sustainability in the agrifood sector.