CHICAGO, IL - Hazel Technologies is continuing to expand both its leadership ring and its operational footprint. Bolstering its sales team with ten years of supply-side expertise, Hazel Tech® recently announced it has appointed Matt Duerr as Director of AgTech Sales.

“I am extremely delighted to join the Hazel team to deliver cutting-edge products that extend shelf life,” Duerr said. “My passion for produce started many years ago, and I look forward to seeing old friends while also making new ones along the way.”

As the new Director of AgTech Sales, Duerr will lead the Hazel AgTech Sales Team across several key growing areas in the U.S., a press release explained, strengthening the company’s presence in several regions. To date, Hazel has aligned with over 160 grower-packer-shippers across 12 countries as a pre- and post-harvest technology provider.

“As Hazel’s team continues to grow, we are thrilled to have Matt join the team to help us meet the diverse shelf life extension needs of grower-packer-shippers across the industry,” said Kelly Hale, Vice President of Sales. “Matt’s sales management experience, along with his customer-centric approach to sustainable supply chain solutions, will help us expand our reach while fighting food waste on a global scale.”

Prior to joining the team at Hazel Tech, Duerr held multiple sales roles during his 14-year tenure with CHEP. During his time with CHEP, Duerr spent five years working with grower-packer-shippers in the Southeast to fulfill their supply chain needs.

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Most recently, the industry trailblazer helped lead CHEP’s Inside Sales team in Orlando, Florida, where he worked with over 3,000 customers in the U.S.

Congratulations to Matt Duerr on this thrilling appointment!

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