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Anant Kumar
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4th year
 Packaging fresh fruits and vegetables is one of the
more important steps in the long and complicated
journey from grower to consumer. Bags, crates,
hampers, baskets, cartons, bulk bins, and palletized
containers are convenient containers for handling,
transporting, and marketing fresh produce.
Types of Packaging Materials
 Pallets bin- Wooden pallet bins of milled lumber or plywood are primarily
used to move produce from the field or orchard to the packing house.
Depending on the application, capacities may range from 12 to more than 50
bushels. Although the height may vary, the length and width is generally the
same as a standard pallet (48 inches by 40 inches).
-Pallets bin also made from plastics. Plastic pallets are about 3 times more
expensive than wooden ones. They are lighter, but their sleek surface also
makes them slippery and less stable for stacking.
 Most wooden pallet bins are locally made; therefore it is very important
that they be consistent from lot to lot in materials, construction, and
especially size. For example, small differences in overall dimensions
Pallet bin can add up to big problems when several hundred are
stacked together for cooling, ventilation, or storage. It is also important
that stress points be adequately reinforced. The average life of a
hardwood pallet bin that is stored outside is approximately five years.
When properly protected from the weather, pallets bins may have a
useful life of 10 years or more.
 Polypropylene (PP) is the most common plastic used to make plastic
pallets. This type of plastic is very durable, with impact and tensile
strength. Durability is an important feature PP.
 Wire-Bound Crates- Wooden wire-bound crates are used
extensively for snap beans, sweet corn and several other
commodities that require hydrocooling. Wire-bound crates
are sturdy, rigid and have very high stacking strength that
is essentially unaffected by water. Wire-bound crates come
in many different sizes from half-bushel to pallet-bin size
and have a great deal of open space to facilitate cooling and
ventilation.
 Very thin lumber is used to make wire bound boxes,
and wires around the girth of the container are stapled
to the wood at frequent intervals. he type and cure of
wood used will affect the weight, strength and ease of
fabrication of the container.
 Other joining methods may be used for crates. These
include metal fasteners, glues, and wires or wire tapes.
 Wooden Crates and Plastic crates-Wooden crates, uses for apples,
stone fruit, and potatoes can be replaced by plastics crates.A greater
concern for tare weight, and advances in material handling have reduced
their use to a few specialty items, such as expensive tropical fruit.
Untreated wood can easily become contaminated with fungi and
bacteria. Treatment of wooden crates with paint or other chemicals may
cause produce deterioration.
• Plywood and OSB (Oriented Strand Board) panels are the most
common sheathing materials used for wooden crates.
• Wooden Packaging is extremely popular amongst different industries
due to its strength and Naturally recyclable Cost-effective solution.
Wooden trays work perfectly for the transportation of tomatoes, while
large wooden crates are a great option for watermelon and other types
of melon as well as other large fruits and vegetables.
• Plastic crates are manufactured through a process called plastic
injection molding. An injection mold is a machine that takes raw
plastic product, or stock, and processes it into a usable product.
• The base raw material for plastic crates are high density
polyethylene(HDPE), polypropylene copolymer(PPCP),
polyethylene etc.
 Corrugated Fiberboard-Corrugated fiberboard is manufactured in
many different styles and weights from paper.Because of its relativity
low cost and versatility, it is the dominant produce container material
and will probably remain so in the near future.
-Both cold temperatures and high humidities reduce the strength of
fiberboard containers. Unless the container is specially treated,
moisture absorbed from the surrounding air and the contents can
reduce the strength of the container by as much as 75 percent. New
anti-moisture coatings (both wax and plastic) are now available to
substantially reduce the effects of moisture.
 Corrugated fiberboard, most commonly referred to as
“corrugated,” by definition is a packaging material formed
by gluing a fluted corrugated sheet, or the “medium,” to
one or two sheets of flat linerboard, or the “liner.”
 Most corrugated fiberboard is made from three or more
layers of paperboard manufactured by the kraft process. To
be considered paperboard, the paper must be thicker than
0.008 inches.
 Pulp Containers-Containers made from recycled paper
pulp and a starch binder are mainly used for small
consumer packages of fresh produce. Pulp containers are
available in a large variety of shapes and sizes and are
relatively inexpensive in standard sizes. Pulp containers
can absorb surface moisture from the product, which is a
benefit for small fruit and berries that are easily harmed by
water. Pulp containers are also biodegradable, made from
recycled materials, and recyclable.
 Paper and Mesh Bags-Consumer packs of potatoes and
onions are about the only produce items now packed in
paper bags. The more sturdy mesh bag has much wider use.
In addition to potatoes and onions, cabbage, turnips, citrus,
and some specialty items are packed in mesh bags.
Supermarket produce managers like small mesh bags
because they make attractive displays that stimulate
purchases.Mesh bag made from synthetic material or cotton.

Paper bag Mesh bag Cotton mesh bag

 Netting provides excellent air circulation to the produce
inside and keeps the food items fresher longer.
 Polypropylene is currently the most common kind of mesh
bag material. When this mesh bag is processed, the
melting point needs to be burned to 167 degrees Celsius.
This is why they are highly heat resistant when used later.
In addition to this, steam is used for sterilization during
the process. This will ensure that all the mesh bags will not
hang down any damage when in use.
 Cotton mesh bag bags are made of 100% natural fibre
Cotton which makes them sustainable in nature.
 Plastic Bags-Plastic bags (polyethylene film) are the predominant
material for fruit and vegetable consumer packaging. Besides the very
low material costs, automated bagging machines further reduce
packing costs. Film bags are clear, allowing for easy inspection of the
contents, and readily accept high quality graphics. An airtight plastic
bag is the worst choice for storing fruit and vegetables. Plastic
films are available in a wide range of thicknesses and grades and may
be engineered to control the environmental gases inside the bag. The
film material "breathes" at a rate necessary to maintain the correct mix
of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and water vapor inside the bag. Since each
produce item has its own unique requirement for environmental gases,
modified atmosphere packaging material must be specially engineered
for each item.
 Paper carton-Paper containers are usually used for the package of fruit and
vegetable juice, milk, and soft drink. It can be classified into papers, brick
composite paper box, paper cup, and composite can.

 Solid board is a strong and durable paperboard, used to package milk, fruit
juices and soft drinks. Solid cardboard is strong, compact and flexible
cardboard that retains its strength under humid conditions.
 Chipboard is the cheapest form of paperboard, made of recycled paper, and is
used as outer layers of food cartons.
 Glass container packaging- it is typically used for fruit
juice,sauce,pickles,jam,jelly, beer, wine, and other beverages.
-It has been and continues to be a premium material for fruit
juice packaging, with specific advantages in terms of
hygiene, freshness, and transparency. Another factor in its
favor is environmental sustainability, as glass is completely
recyclable. Fruit beverages in glass typically have a shelf life
of one year or more. When packaging beverages in glass, the
hot-filling method is typically used.
 Glass is well-known for being among the most reliable and least toxic materials
for packaging foods and drinks. Transparency, Microwaveability, Strength,
Hygiene, Resistance to tampering, Decoration potential etc are its features.
 There are two types of glass packaging most widely used for foods and drinks:
narrow-neck bottles and wide-opening jars and pots.
 Glass is basically made from soda, lime, and silica – in addition to other
elements depending on the desired characteristics – and is manufactured via
melting and container forming. Surface treatment, heat treatment and
annealing are subsequent steps in the production process.
 The aseptic packaging process is considered a major breakthrough in the
beverage industry. During the process, the juice is sterilized outside the
package using an extremely high temperature (195-285°F [91-1410°C]) and then
cooled before being poured into the glass containers. This sterilization process
is called flash heating and cooling because it is accomplished within a very
short amount of time, usually three to 15 seconds, substantially reducing
energy use and nutrient loss associated with conventional sterilization.