Apeel, known for its plant-based coating that extends the shelf life of fresh produce, employs just over 260 people worldwide. Recent staffing data shows modest hiring alongside a higher level of departures, suggesting a period of careful headcount management. The company maintains a balanced mix of scientific, operational, and commercial talent to support product development and market expansion.
Engineering is Apeel’s largest department, accounting for roughly one-third of all employees, which reflects the organization’s R&D-driven business model. Operations, Finance & Administration, Marketing & Product, and Business Management each contribute between 10–13 % of the workforce, providing the infrastructure needed to scale production and go-to-market initiatives. Sales & Support, IT, Human Resources, and Risk & Compliance round out the staff, indicating a well-rounded but lean commercial and corporate structure. Recent headcount changes show limited new hiring relative to departures across most functions, underscoring a focus on optimizing existing teams rather than rapid expansion.
Apeel’s talent footprint is widely distributed. The largest single concentration is at its Santa Barbara headquarters, home to around 20 % of employees, while nearby Goleta and several other California sites host smaller groups. Internationally, Valencia, Spain, and offices in Peru and Uruapan, Mexico support regional operations in key produce markets. A sizable proportion of staff is classified under “Other,” signaling a blend of remote workers and small satellite locations that give the company geographic flexibility without large physical offices.