Peruvian exporter uses Hazel for Mango to extend shelf life
Chicago-based Hazel Technologies Inc. is working with mango exporter FLP of Peru S.A.C.
The exporter plans to use Hazel for Mango in the coming 2020-21 season, following nearly a year of trials, according to a news release.
Hazel for Mango is a small sachet placed in a mango carton which reduces the respiration rate and ethylene sensitivity of the fruit, extending shelf-life and reducing food waste, according to the release.
“In our testing with Hazel for Mango last season we observed significant results, extending kent mango shelf life by more than 21 days,” Alberto Irazola, manager at FLP Peru, said in the release. “In order to stay competitive in the global market, the highest quality is necessary. Hazel for Mango is an easy-to-use solution that helps us accomplish our highest quality standards.”
FLP of Peru, founded in 2000, is part of the FLP group of companies with additional headquarters in Colombia and Ecuador and founded by Néstor and Camilo Gutiérrez in 1986. The company mostly focuses on exporting kent mangoes to the Netherlands, Germany, Spain and France.
“Mango is one of the most consumed fruits in the world, and production is growing at an unprecedented rate in Peru,” Aidan Mouat, CEO of Hazel Technologies, said in the release. “Our partnership with FLP symbolizes our commitment to reduce food waste on a global scale beyond North America.”
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