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OptiBoost™ is now on the market!

After years of research and after treating thousands of roses, we have now launched OptiBoost™ on the market! It is the first brand based on OptiFreeze’s technology that is reaching full commercialization. We take great pride when we see roses with the OptiBoost™-seal on the shelves.During our research at OptiFreeze, we discovered that the OptiFreeze technology works very well on cut flowers. We trademarked this process as OptiBoost™. Roses that have gone through the OptiBoost™ process have improved quality and longer vase life. This means that they have a better opening rate and look

OptiFreeze has been approved for listing at Nasdaq First North Growth Market

OptiFreeze AB (publ) has today been approved for listing at Nasdaq First North Growth Market.  The last day of trade at Spotlight will be May 14 and the first day of trade at Nasdaq First North Growth Market will be May 15 2020. The board of directors has produced a company presentation that will be published at the company website latest May 14.Our shareholders will not need to do anything in relation with the change of list. Västra Hamnen Corporate Finance will act Certified Adviser for OptiFreeze. Västra Hamnen Corporate Finance AB Contact person: Christer Nilsson Mail: ca@

OptiFreeze to Nasdaq First North

OptiFreeze AB (publ) has today got confirmation that we are compliant with the listing requirements of Nasdaq First North Growth Market Sweden.We plan to apply for trading shortly and we estimate first day of trade to May 15. OptiFreeze is today listed at Spotlight Stock Market. The board of directors believes that this is a natural step in the internationalization of OptiFreeze.  ”I´m very happy that OptiFreeze is in such good shape to comply with the high requirements of Nasdaq”  says Ulf Hagman, CEO Our shareholders will not need to do anything in relation with the change of

OptiFreeze revises the sales prognosis and recognizes effects of Corona

OptiFreeze has chosen to revise the sales prognosis and now expect to sell 30 machines over the coming three years.  Meanwhile, the company recognizes that the outbreak of the Corona virus could cause a delay of some planned testsThanks to the positive development of OptiFreeze’s main three projects, it was decided on the company’s annual strategic review that the sales prognosis should be revised. OptiFreeze will in the near future be able to offer machine sales in all three main focus areas. These focus areas include cut flowers, cuttings and drying. The sales prognosis is now set at 30

Year End Report 2019

Important Steps towards Commercial BreakthroughYear End Report 2019  Summary of quarter Q4 2019  The following summary refers to the period 1/10/2019 – 31/12/2019, compared to 1/10/2018 – 31/12/2018  Net sales for this period totaled to SEK 347,174 (SEK 311,886)  Operating result for the period of SEK -2,484,934 (SEK -1,640,324)  Capitalized development costs of SEK 738,113 (SEK 151,804)  Average number of registered shares 11,059,980 (9,877,264 shares)  Result per share* SEK -0.22 (SEK -0.17)  *Result per share is calculated on the average number of registered

OptiFreeze starts new business for the forest industry.

OptiFreeze has today signed an agreement with BCC, a leading company in the forest industry. The companies will together investigate the possibility to apply the OptiFreeze technology on forest plants.As a part of our business development we have analyzed the market for possible new areas in using our technology. We have found that parts of the forest industry are using cuttings for propagation. We already know that our technology works on cuttings and we see this as an interesting business opportunity. Approximately 8 billion cuttings are produced yearly, and a problem is weak survival for

More positive results from tests with cut flowers

OptiFreeze and Syngenta has since the summer 2019 been running tests with treatments of roses within our common OptiFlower project.The results are still very promising! We still see longer vase life but we also now see better color intensity, fresher leaves and better flower opening. “5-7 days longer vase life is a game changer, but the other positive effects are also very promising. It is for example a common problem with roses that some flowers never open” says Ulf Hagman, CEO OptiFreeze AB. The annual value of the cut flower market is approximately 400 billion SEK. We will now

OptiFreeze has finished the OptiDry tests in Germany with good results.

OptiFreeze has, as has previously been informed, been running industrial trials with one of Europe’s largest companies regarding drying of vegetables and herbs. The result of the trials has been very positive.The next step in this process will be to extend the trials into more product areas, which will take place in February/March 2020. Following this, the parties will evaluate the results. OptiFreeze has decided not to publish the name of the customer because of commercial and strategic reasons at the customer. We have co-operated with this customer for some time and together we have

Correction: Interim report 1 Jan-30 Sep 2019

Earlier today, November 28, 2019, a press release was incorrectly published. In the enclosed pdf document we referred to the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR). The information in the press release is regulatory but not of a MAR nature. The full press release, including the corrected pdf document without reference to MAR, can be found below. The following summary refers to the period 1/1/2019 – 30/9/2019,compared to 1/1/2018 – 30/9/2018 · Net sales for this period totaled to SEK 3,134,257(SEK 923,049) · Operating result for the period of SEK -5,843,022 (SEK -5,200,335) · Cash and

Interim report 1 Jan-30 Sep 2019

The following summary refers to the period 1/1/2019 – 30/9/2019,  compared to 1/1/2018 – 30/9/2018 · Net sales for this period totaled to SEK 3,134,257(SEK 923,049) · Operating result for the period of SEK -5,843,022 (SEK -5,200,335) · Cash and bank balance SEK 17,107,410 (SEK 9,921,882) · Capitalized development costs of SEK 1,300,758 (SEK 1,218,977) · Average number of registered shares 10,016,035 (9,877,264 shares) · Result per share* SEK -0.58 (SEK -0.53) · Equity Ratio 93.64% (88.09%) *Result per share is calculated on the average number of registered shares

Correction: OptiFreeze takes a big step towards breaktrough

The MAR text below fell out: OptiFreeze is taking an important step towards industrial breakthrough with our partner Syngenta, after successful tests with the OptiFreeze technology. As a result of the successful tests the companies have decided to increase the intensity in the common R&D work. OptiFreeze is by that coming closer to an industrial phase in the global market for cuttings.OptiFreeze and Syngenta have since spring of 2019 been running tests with cuttings on a Syngenta farm outside Nairobi in Kenya. The goal of the tests has been to reach “Proof of concept”. The tests have now

Correction:OptiFreeze takes a big step towards breaktrough

Correction because the MAR text below fell out OptiFreeze is taking an important step towards industrial breakthrough with our partner Syngenta, after successful tests with the OptiFreeze technology. As a result of the successful tests the companies have decided to increase the intensity in the common R&D work. OptiFreeze is by that coming closer to an industrial phase in the global market for cuttings.OptiFreeze and Syngenta have since spring of 2019 been running tests with cuttings on a Syngenta farm outside Nairobi in Kenya. The goal of the tests has been to reach “Proof of concept”.

OptiFreeze takes a big step towards breaktrough

OptiFreeze is taking an important step towards industrial breakthrough with our partner Syngenta, after successful tests with the OptiFreeze technology. As a result of the successful tests the companies have decided to increase the intensity in the common R&D work. OptiFreeze is by that coming closer to an industrial phase in the global market for cuttings.OptiFreeze and Syngenta have since spring of 2019 been running tests with cuttings on a Syngenta farm outside Nairobi in Kenya. The goal of the tests has been to reach “Proof of concept”. The tests have now confirmed our earlier positive

OptiFreeze signs an agreement with one of Europe's largest companies to dry vegetables and herbs

OptiFreeze has signed an agreement with one of Europe's largest companies operating in the drying of vegetables and herbs.The agreement means that OptiFreeze will conduct industrial trials together with the company and these are planned for December 2019. After the trials, both parties will jointly evaluate the results. Due to business and strategic reasons for the customer, OptiFreeze has chosen not to name the company for the time being. The company has been collaborating with OptiFreeze for some time and together we have carried out industrial scale tests on site in the customer's

OptiFreeze has ordered a new PEF-system with higher capacity

OptiFreeze has been working on a new PEF system to increase efficiency and capacity.The new system is now being ordered to our sub-suppliers to be ready by December 2019. After trials on the OptiDry and OptiFlower segments, OptiFreeze concluded that the company needs a system that can handle more products at a time. OptiFreeze’s technical team has therefor been working to design a new system during spring and summer 2019. The new system is now ordered to be produced and it will be ready by December 2019. The system will have a better packing rate with water vs. product. This means that

OptiFreeze AB: Change in management

OptiFreeze AB's newly appointed CEO Ulf Hagman has taken office on October 1.On October 1, Ulf Hagman has formally taken over as CEO of OptiFreeze. During September, Eda Demir Westman handed over to Ulf and she is now starting her maternity leave. Ulf Hagman is impressed with his first experiences of the company. “I have now worked parallel with Eda for about a month to familiarize myself with OptiFreeze's operations and the first time has really exceeded my expectations. The company is well managed and has several legs to stand on. The agreement with Syngenta impresses! With my

Ulf Hagman acquires 28,900 shares in OptiFreeze AB

A consortium of shareholders with Arc Aroma AB at the forefront transfers shares in OptiFreeze AB to incoming CEO Ulf Hagman.Ulf Hagman acquires 28,900 shares in OptiFreeze AB off-market at a price of SEK 17.35 per share.   “As Chairman of the Board at OptiFreeze AB, I am very pleased that our incoming CEO clearly shows his commitment and his belief in the company by stepping in as an owner. This guarantee the continued positive development for OptiFreeze. We look forward to a strong development of the company's business opportunities in the future.” says Martin Linde, Chairman of the

OptiFreeze Newsletter 4

In our fourth newsletter, I would like to give a status update about the OptiFlower project, the trials in Kenya, the change in management and some other subjects.The last months have been very exciting and forward going in the history of the company. Breakthrough results within cut flowers, progress in Kenya and change in management. I am proud of what we as a company has accomplished and am confident in both that we have taken several steps towards our goal; real market launch. I am also pleased to see that we have been able to find a strong solution during my maternity leave and I

OptiFreeze AB: Change in management

OptiFreeze CEO Eda Demir Westman will temporarily leave the role as CEO due to her pregnancy. She will be replaced by Ulf Hagman during her parental leave.During the summer, the Board has been working to find the best possible solution for OptiFreeze when Eda will be absent as CEO during parental leave. We are pleased to announce that Ulf Hagman will take the responsibility as new CEO. Ulf will start his work at OptiFreeze during September when he and Eda will work together. Ulf has a very interesting background and experience for OptiFreeze as he has deep knowledge of the industry after

Interim Report 01/01/2019 – 30/06/2019

Summary of quarter Q1-Q2 2019 The following summary refers to the period 1/1/2019 – 30/6/2019, compared to 1/1/2018 – 30/6/2018 · Net sales for this period totaled to SEK 3,097,362 (SEK 110,772)  · Operating result for the period of SEK -3,876,021 (SEK -4,324,984) · Cash and bank balance SEK 3,523,113 (SEK 11,019,147) · Capitalized development costs of SEK 783,251 (SEK 851,552) · Average number of registered shares 9,877,264 (9,877,264 shares) · Result per share* SEK -0.39 (SEK -0.44) · Equity Ratio 86.7% (91.8%) *Result per share is calculated on the average

EFN Ekonomikanalen has published TV news feature on OptiFreeze AB

EFN Ekonomikanalen has published a TV news feature on OptiFreeze and our projects. The feature was recorded at OptiFreeze premises in Lund.The feature can be viewed at:  https://www.efn.se/nyhetsrummet/bolaget-som-far-blommorna-att-blomma-langre/ EFN is a Swedish nationwide financial media company and is operated by an independent editorial board. EFN Ekonomikanalen AB is owned by a subsidiary of Svenska Handelsbanken AB and has been selected Sweden's best financial channel three years in a row. “I am very happy and proud that an independent and award-winning financial channel like

New Patent Application – Strengthens the position further in OptiFlower Segment

OptiFreeze AB has submitted a patent application, on a method for treating a cut flower on the 23rd of July 2019.The application concerns a method extending the life expectancy of plant materials, specifically in cut flowers. The method has been developed during 2019 and has an impact on increasing the life time of cut flowers while standing in the vase.  The purpose of the patent application is to protect the method developed by OptiFreeze, to prevent companies from copying our method, to secure our unique know-how and to strengthen our position in the OptiFlower segment. The potential

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