Post Harvest Management of Horticultural Crops

Benefits of packaging

1. Packaging serves as an efficient handling unit
2. It serves as a convenient storage unit
3. Packaging protects quality and reduces waste

• Protects from mechanical damages
• Protects against moisture loss
• may provide beneficial modified atmosphere
• provides clean produce
• may prevent pilferage
4. Provides service and sales motivation
5. Reduces cost of transport and marketing
6. Facilitates use of new modes of transportation