Bakersfield, CA-based, Grapeman Farms (Grapeman) announces its partnership with Chicago-based shelf-life extension tech developer, Hazel Technologies. With global import programs from Peru, Chile, and Mexico, Grapeman continues to uphold its reputation for consistent, year-round, delivery of quality fruit to the U.S.’ largest retailers. Grapeman focuses on new technology and innovation in the table grape category to maintain their quality standard. Hazel Technologies’ Hazel 100TM product, is scientifically and commercially proven to protect green color and prevent dehydration of table grape stems following shipping and cold storage.
Grapeman Farms was founded almost 50 years ago in Bakersfield, CA. Since then, it has expanded its supply network along most of the western hemisphere and prioritized investment in the best people, processes, and facilities. As a result, Grapeman is now trusted by seven of the country’s top 10 largest retail grocers to grow and source dependable, high-quality and -flavor grapes -- 52 weeks per year. In commercial trials with Hazel 100, Grapeman found the usage of the technology protected stem quality across multiple different table grape varieties and colors.
Jared Lane, VP of Marketing at Grapeman explains, “as an operation that supplies 365 days a year, long-term storage, either domestic or in import/export, is core to our business and something that we’re really good at. But regardless of how well you handle the fruit during storage or how great it tastes, stems have a tendency to dehydrate over time, which makes the grapes look less appetizing and less fresh. With Hazel 100, we’ve found that our stems stay green and fresh longer. The longer they’re in storage, the more you see the results.”
Working with a team and brand like Grapeman is important to Hazel. “Grapeman has a great product; working with them to keep quality levels high is rewarding. The ‘eating experience’ is typically centered around taste and texture. That said, consumers want to see that the fruit looks visually fresh before they ever take a bite. Hazel 100 has been a game changer for grape growers and retailers and has given them a whole new ability to elevate that ‘experience’ by keeping the stems vibrant and beautiful. High quality stems translate to more sales and profits, and less food waste.” said Stacy Lessel, PNW Account Executive at Hazel Technologies.
Visit Hazel Technologies at the 2022 Global Produce & Floral Show, Booth #1256 from October 27-29 in Orlando, FL.
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