Hazel CA is a simple, self-deployed alternative to traditional 1-MCP fogging, which empowers users to confidently treat high volumes of fruit within large, sealed spaces.
Hazel CA™
Keep your produce fresh during long-term storage.
Hazel CA - paired with our easy-to-use application device - quickly fills storage rooms with a protective seal of 1-MCP to improve the quality and shelf life of your produce for up to 9 months.
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Delayed Aging Technology
As produce ages, it begins releasing a natural gas called ethylene. And when crops absorb ethylene, their rate of decay is expedited. 1-MCP is an active ingredient that can be used to reduce ethylene's production and absorption, slowing down the aging process.
Breathable Packaging
Allow your produce to breathe easier with packaging that helps balance the oxygen and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere around your fruit and vegetables. When these compounds are properly balanced, your produce stays fresher and more resilient against unexpected temperature changes.
Anti-fungal Technology
For some produce, like grapes and berries, fungus spores are the leading cause of decay and spoiling. Using an anti-fungal pad can extend the shelf life and quality of your crops.
Anti-sprouting Technology
For root vegetables - like potatoes - sprouting is often the first sign of spoiling. But you can slow down sprouting to keep your veggies fresh longer.
How It Works
1-MCP Powder
Hazel CA contains 1-MCP, which blocks ethylene receptors on the surface of your produce, to keep it fresh during storage.
Easy-to-use applicator
The application device passes air through the Hazel CA powder to release the 1-MCP throughout the storage room. No water required.
Hazel Datica™
Use Hazel Datica to continuously monitor temperature, humidity, and ethylene levels.
- Set up the applicator in minutes
- Plug the applicator into any standard outlet
- Don’t worry about adding water - it just takes air
- Use Hazel Datica to monitor storage conditions
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Our QC and pack-out data from long-term storage rooms following the use of Hazel CA was impressive last season. At BelleHarvest we have a track record of embracing innovations such as Hazel CA in order to provide the highest quality product to our customers and the end consumer.
Milt Fuehrer
BelleHarvest Sales, Inc.
Extend the shelf-life of your product
Show-release 1-MCP suited for your postharvest picking, packing, shipping, and retail needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Hazel CA require a technician to be on-site during application?
Hazel CA does not require a technician to be on-site. Hazel will provide both in-person and virtual training, as well as a robust library of resources to help guide you through device assembly and connecting your Datica unit. This allows your team to treat each room on your own time.
Can I use the same device to treat multiple rooms?
The same application device can be used in multiple rooms. The device must remain in the room for the entirety of the treatment (18 hours). Once the room is safe to reenter, the device can be removed and moved to a new room.
Do I purchase or lease the Hazel CA application device?
The Hazel CA application device is included in the price of our product. At the end of the season we will ship these devices back to our headquarters to do maintenance and quality checks.
Does Hazel CA leave a residue on the fruit?
Hazel CA does not leave residue on the fruit. 1-MCP in the atmosphere breaks down and after the treatment is concluded, the 1-MCP is not detectable.
Fresher than ever
Hazel CA enables growers and packers to treat large quantities of apples efficiently and confidently.
Hazel CA™
