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Modified Atmosphere Packaging solution helps improve melon quality

The modern supply chain can be unpredictable, with unexpected delays and cold-chain disruptions that standard shipping and packaging solutions often fail to address. Breatheway®, Hazel Technologies' Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) platform, delivers packaging solutions for a wide range of fresh produce.

Hazel Technologies' specially engineered Breatheway membranes are tailored to each crop and integrated into versatile packaging options such as case liners, pallet bags, and pouch bags. These membranes regulate the exchange of O² and CO², helping to maintain quality and minimize shrink during storage/transit and extend shelf-life for consumers. The technology is undergoing extensive testing with promising results and could become widely adopted for a variety of crops, including melons, cucumbers, broccoli, and others.

After 46 days of storage, transit, and evaluation, Harper melons packed in Breatheway packaging showed an 86 percent improvement in surface mold, 91 percent improvement in sunken spots, and 44 percent improvement in chilling injury compared to the customer's existing MAP bags.

In 2024, the Breatheway team partnered with a leading melon shipper, where product was shipped from Central America to Japan. After 46 days of storage, transit, and evaluation, Harper melons packed in Breatheway packaging showed an 86 percent improvement in surface mold, 91 percent improvement in sunken spots, and 44 percent improvement in chilling injury compared to the customer's existing MAP bags. These significant quality enhancements translate to reduced shrink at retail stores, extended shelf-life, and a better eating experience for consumers.

"This technology helps minimize mold and decay, reducing the risk of rejections or price adjustments at the destination, ultimately protecting and enhancing returns for shippers," says Hazel's VP of postharvest, Malkeet Padda. (Right)

As part of a range of packaging solutions – including pallet bags, case liners, and individual retail pouch bags – Breatheway membranes are tailored to fit unique operations, with a dedicated team of experts helping to guide their customers.

"We are actively expanding into new geographies and targeting a diverse range of crops, with a focus on reducing food waste, increasing customer revenue, and enhancing quality for end consumers," says Padda.

For more information:
Teresa Scattini
Hazel Technologies
Tel: +1 (831) 229-2310
[email protected]
www.hazeltechnologies.com/products/hazel-breatheway

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