- Apeel Sciences specializes in plant-based coatings that extend the shelf life of fresh fruits and vegetables, positioning itself as a leader in food system innovation and sustainability.
- In February 2024, Apeel appointed Luiz Beling as CEO, succeeding founder James Rogers, who remains involved as a board member, signaling a strategic leadership transition.
- Apeel has established partnerships with major retailers and food suppliers, enhancing its market presence and demonstrating its product effectiveness in reducing food waste.
- The ideal buyer for Apeel's solutions includes grocery retailers and food distributors looking to minimize spoilage and waste, making it a timely opportunity for sales teams focused on sustainability and operational efficiency.
Engineering is the largest team with 96 employees (about 37% of the workforce). Operations follows with 34 (~13%), then Finance and Administration at 29 (~11%). Business Management and Marketing & Product each have 26 (~10% apiece), and Sales & Support counts 21 (~8%). Smaller groups include Information Technology with 11 (~4%), Human Resources with 8 (~3%), Legal with 2 (~1%), and roles classified as Other with 8 (~3%). The distribution reflects a sizable technical organization supported by operational, commercial, and corporate teams.
Apeel’s workforce is distributed across many sites, with 155 employees categorized under Other locations (about 59%). Among named locations, Santa Barbara, CA has 53 employees (~20%), Valencia, Spain has 15 (~6%), and Goleta, CA has 11 (~4%). Smaller teams are present in Mission, San Diego, Ventura, and San Francisco, plus Seville, Spain and Uruapan, Mexico. Overall, the data indicates a distributed footprint across California, Spain, Mexico, and additional locations.
