Dan Andrews Farms, a Bakersfield, Calif., melon grower, has completed a program testing Hazel Technologies’ shelf life extending product on exported honeydew melons.
The grower used Hazel for Melon, a small biodegradable packet placed in boxes before they were shipped. The product improves product quality upon arrival at export market, according to a news release.
Melons are traditionally field-packed, which makes post-harvest treatments challenging. Dan Andrews Farms received consistently positive feedback from companies importing the honeydew melons.
“Exporting melons is a high-risk business,” owner Dan Andrews said in the release. “Without employing the latest technologies to ensure quality during long transit times that can exceed 28 days, it’s difficult to be consistently successful.
Using the Haze Tech inserts allows the company to export higher volumes with confidence, according to the release.
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