LONDON FRUIT, INC. with HAZEL TECH implemented new technology to increase shelf- life of Citrus Fruit.
London Fruit, Inc, U.S. importer and distributor of citrus and tropical fruit, has announced collaboration with Hazel Technologies, to improve of the shelf life and quality of Limes during storage.
Mario Cardenas, Sales Manager, commented: “We are excited to announce our partnership with Hazel Tech and to be the first in the industry to introduce this value-added service to our lime program. We see food waste as a growing concern to our customers and the consumer, using Hazel Tech™ for Limes will ensure the best quality product reaches our customers throughout the country.”
Food safety and quality are the top priorities for London Fruit Inc.
“Being that London Fruit is one of the very few operations with such a thorough lime process, we found that Hazel Tech™ is a cost-efficient way of maintaining quality during transport and gives our customers much needed time,” said Jerry Garcia, Vice President.
According to London Fruit’s Vice President Jerry Garcia, Hazel Tech is a cost-efficient way to preserve quality and color during transportation and storage.
Hazel™ for Lime is a small, biodegradable packaging insert, placed in the box during the packing process following harvest, which helps maintain the full green color of the lime during the shipping and retail merchandising process and increase resistance to ethylene.
The innovation helps to slow down their aging process, which increases the shelf-life and quality of fruits, enabling London Fruit to improve their inventory by preventing waste and reducing spoilage.
About London Fruit:Family-owned business since 1981, importing and distributing Avocados, Mangos, and Limes from Mexico to wholesalers and retailers in the United States.
For more info: www.londonfruit.com
About Hazel Technologies, Inc.:Hazel Technologies is a USDA-funded startup company that develops new solutions to extend the quality shelf life of fresh produce and reduce food waste.
For more info: www.hazeltechnologies.com