Hazel Breatheway®
Hazel Breatheway is a next-generation Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) product, designed to help fruit and vegetables remain higher in quality and more resilient through potentially damaging temperature fluctuations that can occur during transit.
Delayed Aging Technology.
Smart MAP technology.
Anti-fungal Technology
Anti-sprouting Technology
How It Works
Patented Temperature Switch Technology
BreatheWay's Temperature switch technology is embedded in its patented permeable membrane/patch, which is capable of controlling the ratio of oxygen to CO2 within the bag's atmosphere, ensuring that gas levels are kept at non-damaging ranges, through storage, transit, and temperature fluctuations.
As temperature increases, Hazel BreatheWay membranes increase permeation rate to match produce respiration rate.
Smart MAP technology.
Breatheway customizes its crop-specific Temperature Switch membranes to match the permeability (or permeation rate) with the specific respiration rate of the produce. This alignment ensures that the packaging can adapt to changes in respiration rates, enhancing its ability to regulate the balance of natural gases absorbed and released through its barrier.
When carbon dioxide levels spike within produce packaging, Breatheway’s Temperature Switch Technology Membrane activates. Swiftly expelling excess CO2 through its permeable barrier and absorbing O2, Breatheway stabilizes the packaging atmosphere to optimal levels before decay can begin.
Delayed Aging Technology.
Our Temperature Switch Technology® allows atmosphere in product packaging to keep CO2 in non-damaging ranges during most temperature excursions. As temperature increases, Hazel Breatheway’s membranes increase permeation rate to match produce respiration rate. The result: fresher, fuller and more marketable berries.
Breatheway case liners are an elevated response to conventional MAP bags, ideal for safe-guarding premium products through shorter supply chains or all compatible crops through extended transit.
Breatheway pallet bags, coupled with our modified atmosphere CO2 injection system sets the optimal atmosphere within the packaging and maintains it better than any competitor. For sensitive, high-value commodities, like berries, Breatheway minimizes risk of CO2 overexposure that can rapidly initiate and accelerate the decay process.
Breatheway pouch bags integrate our proprietary Temperature Switch Technology Membranes into a customer-facing product, that enable greater shelf life for retailers and better quality for shoppers.
Want to extend the shelf life of your crop?
The active ingredient in Hazel 100 is 1-MCP, a widely used chemical compound that helps prevent early decay in various types of produce. 1-MCP works to inhibit the harmful natural hormone, ethylene, by binding to the fruit’s ethylene receptors and slows down aging. This process extends the produce’s freshness and shelf life.
But how does it really work?
Introduction
After contacting us, a dedicated Hazel representative for your region will reach out to set up a meeting. There we’ll provide an overview of what Hazel can do for you and your operation.
Assessing your operation
A Hazel 100 product expert will assess your operation and determine which of our crop-specialized formulas is best suited for you.
Trial & evaluation
With the assistance of our R&D department and Hazel's scientists, we'll conduct a trial with your team within the standard of your operation.We'll monitor the progress over the set period of time, evaluate the results, and follow up with a meeting to discuss.
Onboarding & implementation
Following the trial review, a team of Hazel product experts and our Customer Success department will work with you during the order, delivery, and implementation processes.
Support & customer success
Throughout the treatment process, you'll have the full support of your Hazel team. We'll follow up throughout the season and post-harvest to check on your experience, and are available for questions throughout.
Want to protect your produce in transit?
Hazel’s Breatheway solution optimizes atmospheric conditions within fruits’ packaging by regulating oxygen and carbon dioxide levels during storage, shipping and even through cold chain break. With Breatheway technology, produce is better protected — resulting in more marketable fruit.
But how does it really work?
Introduction
After contacting us, a dedicated Hazel representative for your region will reach out to set up a meeting. There we’ll provide an overview of what Hazel can do for you and your operation.
Assessing your operation
A Hazel Breatheway expert will assess your operation and determine which of our crop-specialized membranes is best suited for you.
Trial & evaluation
With the assistance of our R&D department and Hazel's scientists, we'll conduct a trial with your team within the standard of your operation.We'll monitor the progress over the set period of time, evaluate the results, and follow up with a meeting to discuss.
Onboarding & implementation
Following the trial review, a team of Hazel product experts and our Customer Success department will work with you during the order, delivery, and implementation processes.
Support & customer success
Throughout the treatment process, you'll have the full support of your Hazel team. We'll follow up throughout the season and post-harvest to check on your experience, and are available for questions throughout.
We took tried-and-true active ingredients and found a more dynamic application method — allowing it to work with more than 15 crops.
We took tried-and-true active ingredients and found a more dynamic application method — allowing it to work with more than 15 crops.
We took tried-and-true active ingredients and found a more dynamic application method — allowing it to work with more than 15 crops.
We took tried-and-true active ingredients and found a more dynamic application method — allowing it to work with more than 15 crops.
We took tried-and-true active ingredients and found a more dynamic application method — allowing it to work with more than 15 crops.
We took tried-and-true active ingredients and found a more dynamic application method — allowing it to work with more than 15 crops.
Extend the shelf-life of your product
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Breatheway most used for?
It is mostly used on fruit and select vegetables during storage or transportation. By extending shelf-life, we open more opportunities to reach new markets. We can prevent defects in fruit affected by logistical delays or supply chain break downs.
How is Breatheway different from other MAP products/technologies?
Our Temperature Switch Technology® allows atmosphere in product packaging to keep CO2 in non-damaging ranges during most temperature excursions. As temperature increases, Hazel BreatheWay's membranes increase permeation rate to match produce respiration rate.
Do you offer samples?
Yes, we do. But first, we'd need to learn a bit more about your specific needs and supply chain. Fill out the form at the bottom of this page, we'll talk, and send some out to you.
