Hazel Technologies, a company that focuses on extending the shelf-life of fresh produce, said in a news release that it has extended its partnership with QFresh Labs, an independent postharvest physiology lab. The companies say QFresh Labs will provide additional support in postharvest physiology, sustainable packaging resources and lab testing while continuing to support Hazel Technologies’ Breatheway product.
“With this expanded partnership, we seek to penetrate new market segments such as floral, seafood, meats and coffee,” says Parker Booth, CEO for Hazel Technologies. “The Breatheway membrane used in conjunction with specialty packaging companies’ offerings is a key growth opportunity we can capitalize on.”
Hazel Technologies says it has worked with QFresh Lab for nearly two years, with QFresh supporting Hazel Technologies’ sourcing of unique packaging films to augment its Breatheway technology. Qfresh Lab offers postharvest physiology resources, respiration rate (RR) analysis, package design, shelf-life testing, modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) and more.
“With the unique gas transmission features of Hazel’s Breatheway membrane combined with its temperature modulation properties, we are very excited to add our expertise and see how far we can take this unique postharvest packaging technology,” says Jeffrey Brandenburg, founder of QFresh Lab.
