Packaging

➢A coordinated system of preparing goods for transport, distribution, storage, retailing and end use

➢A means of ensuring safe delivery to the ultimate consumer in sound conditions at minimum cost

➢ Proper or scientific packaging of fresh fruits and vegetables reduces the wastage of commodities by protecting them from mechanical damage, dirt, moisture loss and other undesirable physiological changes and pathological deterioration during the course of storage, transportation and subsequent marketing

➢wooden boxes, baskets woven from bamboo or twigs, sack/jute bags, plastic crates and corrugated fiber board (CFB) boxes are in general use