This booklet is intended to be a practical manual that describes methods
and materials that can be used by small-scale producers in developing
countries to package agricultural products. It covers foods that are
grown and/or processed on farms and then transported to wholesale
markets or processors, or in some cases to retailers for sales to
customers.
and materials that can be used by small-scale producers in developing
countries to package agricultural products. It covers foods that are
grown and/or processed on farms and then transported to wholesale
markets or processors, or in some cases to retailers for sales to
customers.
Packaging food means wrapping or containing it in some form of material that will protect it during storage, transport and distribution. Packaging prevents food from becoming damaged due to impact or crushing, contaminated by insects and microorganisms, or affected by moisture, air or odors. In general, packaging prevents foods from spoiling, losing value and losing volume through leakage or spillage.