Over 30% of produce harvested is never consumed.
This means that all of the resources: time, energy, money, and water put into cultivating this produce is also wasted.
This produce waste does not occur at one single point in the supply chain.
At Hazel Technologies, we develop new solutions to mitigate this waste in order to improve the efficiency of our fresh produce supply chain.
FruitBrite™ is a carton insert that extends the shelf life of ethylene sensitive produce, especially tropical produce varieties and commercial melon cultivars.
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FruitBrite™ contains patent-pending technology.
Berrybrite™ is a berry flat insert that uses a blend of essential oils to increase the shelf life of berries by up to 3x in cold storage.
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BerryBrite™ contains patent-pending technology.
Potential to reduce shrink by up to 40%
USDA funded technology
Promotes food security globally
Our active ingredients utilize natural chemical processes to keep produce fresher for longer than previously possible. Fruitbrite™ has the potential to be used in conjunction with cold chain technology or as a more affordable stand alone product.
A robust IP portfolio protects the innovations of Hazel Technologies. Our active ingredients are approved to be used on food products, can be used on organic produce, and do not need to touch produce to be effective.
As the global food and natural resource crunch increases, we are designing FruitBrite™ to preserve produce and reduce waste in many different environments. Fruitbrite™ has the potential to be impactful in 3rd world countries and global supply chains alike.
Aidan was born and raised in Atlanta, GA. In 2009 he graduated from Emory University with his B.S. and M.S. He spent three years working as an R&D and production chemist at Opti Medical Systems, Inc. before joining the chemistry Ph.D. program at Northwestern University. There, he worked in the labs of Prof. Tobin Marks and Prof. Peter Stair, developing catalysts for the sustainable conversion of biomass to fuels and fine chemicals. Aidan is an active musician in Chicago, and his current band just raised nearly 10K for their new EP via Kickstarter! Check out The Fox and the Hounds and you might get to see him play!
Adam holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Northwestern University, where he studied new ways to develop nanoscale agents for clinical magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). At Hazel TechSM, he develops new product strategies and technologies. Prior to beginning his studies at Northwestern, Adam received his B.S. in Biochemistry and Chinese from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He enjoys practicing Chinese, tinkering with electronics, and volunteering with Rotary.
Pat holds a B.S. in Computer Engineering from Northwestern University. He is the founder of Blacklight LLC, an online marketing service for restaurants, nightlife venues, and concert halls. He has additional experience working at LocalLux, an eCommerce startup focused on delivering locally crafted goods to consumers.
Amy has a BSE in Bioengineering from the University of Pennsylvania, has her master's degree from Northwestern Law, and has nearly ten years of experience working as a Registered Patent Agent on behalf of a Fortune 10 company. These experiences have prepared Amy for the challenges of developing a robust IP strategy around the eco-innovations of Hazel Technologies. In her free time, Amy is an extreme enthusiast of vintage fashion. You can hear more about her adventures relating to patents and fashion on Twitter @patentleathered.
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