Fruit Packaging Industry Witnesses Launch of Sustainable Alternatives to Replace Plastic
Fruit packaging has existed in the market since ancient times. It involves packaging of fruits and other edible items like nuts, berries and vegetables. Fruits are packed in special containers in order to protect them from damage while traveling. Bags, crates, hampers, baskets, cartons, bulk bins, and palletized containers are convenient containers for handling, transporting, and marketing fresh produce. The main aim of the packaging is preserving freshness of the food items. The industry of packaging of different fruit items is huge and several packaging types have been introduced in the industry. Fruit packaging industry is largely dependent on various factors like transportation cost, price, and quality of product. Fruit fresh-cut produce requires more transportation cost compared to other fruit items. Generally, fresh-cut produce requires more packing costs. This is due to the fact that they have a short shelf life. Fruit packing is done so as to promote healthy and safe eatin