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TransFresh Corporation acquires Hazel Technologies to advance industry-leading solutions
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Saturday, 30 May, 2026, 16 : 00 PM [IST]
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Florida, USA
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TransFRESH Corporation announced the acquisition of Hazel Technologies. This strategic acquisition integrates its proprietary Breatheway technology and scientific expertise into the organisation, strengthening the company's position as a leader in advanced freshness and shelf-life solutions for the global fresh produce supply chain.
The acquisition represents a significant investment in next-generation post-harvest technology, with an immediate focus on enhancing its Tectrol pallet bag capabilities for the berry industry. By incorporating its advanced modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) solutions into its operations, it will further optimise atmospheric control within pallet packaging to improve freshness, reduce waste, and support supply chain efficiency.
The integration the Breatheway system will deliver several key benefits to berry producers, shippers, and retailers, including: Enhanced Shelf Life and Product Quality: Proprietary membrane technology precisely regulates oxygen and carbon dioxide levels within packaging environments, helping maintain product integrity, extend freshness, and reduce food waste throughout storage and distribution. Precision Atmosphere Control: The system enables highly controlled atmospheric management tailored to the respiration characteristics of fresh produce. Temperature-Responsive Performance: The Breatheway membrane dynamically adjusts package breathability in response to temperature fluctuations during transit and storage, helping preserve consistent product quality under varying logistical conditions. Improved Supply Chain Consistency: Through thermo-responsive smart membrane technology, the system adapts in real time to environmental changes, supporting longer-lasting freshness and improved operational reliability across the supply chain.
While its immediate operational priority is the optimisation of these technologies within the berry sector, it also brings established solutions designed for bananas and other tropical fruits. The technology is particularly well suited for long-term banana storage and ripening management.
This creates meaningful strategic synergies for the broader Chiquita Holdings Limited organisation by providing immediate access to proven freshness technologies that may support optimisation initiatives across its global tropical fruit supply chain.
John P. Olivo, president of TransFRESH Corporation, said, "This acquisition represents a pivotal milestone in our strategy to develop and operate the industry's most advanced freshness technologies. By integrating Hazel Technologies into the TransFRESH organisation, we are strengthening the future of our berry operations through proven, scalable scientific innovation. In addition, Hazel's established solutions for bananas and tropical fruits create valuable opportunities for the broader Chiquita organisation to further enhance quality, efficiency, and sustainability across multiple commodity categories."
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