Hazel Trex™
Hazel Trex is a genetic testing kit, that empowers growers with greater visibility into their crops' maturation timeline and more control over the budbreak process. Working with Hazel team, Kiwi producers who use Hazel Trex increase yield by a target 15 percent. Hazel Trex also works for apples, by helping confirm a crops' organic or inorganic status.
Delayed Aging Technology.
Smart MAP technology.
Anti-fungal Technology
Anti-sprouting Technology
Pre-harvest Solutions
Use Hazel Trex for kiwi to increase yield by a target 15 percent.
Postharvest Solutions
Hazel Trex allows you to verify that 1-MCP was properly applied to stored apples.
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.
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.
Extend the shelf-life of your product
Hazel Trex technology will effect a true paradigm shift in kiwifruit orchard management, as it employs the latest genetic sequencing technology to ensure accurate forecasting. Given the depth of our co-operative’s technical kiwifruit expertise we are well placed to distribute this technology to the New Zealand kiwifruit industry in 2020 and beyond.
We are pleased to have the Hazel Trex test available to Zespri growers this season. Through Zespri Innovation trials, we have demonstrated that this technology can be used to optimize orchard practices to improve budbreak and flowering results. We believe growers can use this technology to optimize the timing of budbreak enhancers, therefore improving the performance of their orchards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to provide tools or material to conduct the testing?
No. We provide a Hazel Trex Kit, which includes everything you need to conduct the testing. Inside the Kit you will find and easy to follow instruction guide and the sample tools. There is no need for previous training to use.
Who conducts the Hazel Trex testing?
We work with third party laboratory to conduct PCR testing on the samples provided. They receive the data and conduct PCR testing on the samples provided by our customers. After this process, we provide easy and fast feedback via e-mail.
What crops and varieties are supported by Hazel Trex?
Hazel Trex’s Technology works as a preharvest support for budbreak enhancement for kiwifruit (G3 and Hayward varieties).
When applied to apples (Fuji, Jonagold, Gala, Granny Smith, Elstar, Pink Lady, Red Delicious and Golden Delicious), Hazel’s Trex works as a postharvest tool and can accurately determine whether 1-MCP was applied to stored fruit (even after 9 months of storage).
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.
