Mission & Hazel Technologies extend avocado shelf life with AvoLast

Mission Produce an advanced avocado network, has partnered with Hazel Technologies to launch AvoLast by Hazel, a new shelf-life extension program that gives avocados three extra days of optimal ripeness on average, it says. Integrating Hazel technology across Mission’s global supply chain will make it easier to enjoy the perfect avocado worldwide.The company owns and operates state-of-the-art avocado packing facilities in multiple growing locations, including California, Mexico, Peru, and Colombia. It also sources products from countries such as Chile, New Zealand, and Guatemala. In addition, Mission Produce’s global distribution network includes 11 forward distribution centers in North America, China, and Europe.The AvoLast program uses a quarter-sized biodegradable and food-safe packaging insert that temporarily blocks an avocado’s ethylene receptors and slows the ripening process. Increasing the shelf-life of both hard and ripe Hass avocados hopes retailers can reduce throwaways, in turn, increasing profit while creating more positive consumer experiences that drive category growth.It is being introduced at an especially critical time for consumers — in today’s environment of social distancing, food insecurities are heightened, and many…

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