Packaging and Labeling 
Packaging
Packaging is the technology of enclosing or protecting products for distribution, storage, sale, and use. Packaging contains, protects, preserves, transports, informs, and sells.[1] In many countries it is fully integrated into government, business, institutional, industrial, and personal use. a) Packaging fresh fruits and vegetables is one of the more important steps in the long and complicated journey from grower to consumer. Bags, crates, baskets, cartons are convenient containers for handling, transporting, and marketing fresh produce. The trend in recent years has moved toward a wider range of package sizes to accommodate the diverse needs of wholesalers, consumers, food service buyers, and processing operations. Advantages of wooden crates: High Resistance To Moisture
When compared to cardboard boxes, Wooden Packing Crates have excellent moisture resistance properties. These are, therefore, suitable for transporting products that may get damaged with moisture. Easily Stacked Optimum space utilization by stacking of packed goods in the vehicle is crucial for Bulk transportation. At such times, cardboard boxes may not be able to withstand the mechanical stress involved. Excellent Wear And Tear Strength Unlike cardboard boxes, Wooden Packing Crates can be roughly and ruggedly handled. Being comparatively rigid, they come with excellent wear and tear strength and do not easily break or get damaged. Disadvantages of wooden crates are: Untreated wood can easily become contaminated with fungi and bacteria which in result rotten the frits and vegetables. Treatment of wooden crates with paint or other chemicals may cause produce deterioration. The material may be too hard or rough for produce like soft fruits, and therefore liners of a soft material may be needed and this increased the cost per unit. Disposal of the crates after use. Manufacturing of wooden crates puts an extra claim on the natural forest resources.
Advantages of cardboard
Packaging is the technology of enclosing or protecting products for distribution, storage, sale, and use. Packaging contains, protects, preserves, transports, informs, and sells.[1] In many countries it is fully integrated into government, business, institutional, industrial, and personal use. a) Packaging fresh fruits and vegetables is one of the more important steps in the long and complicated journey from grower to consumer. Bags, crates, baskets, cartons are convenient containers for handling, transporting, and marketing fresh produce. The trend in recent years has moved toward a wider range of package sizes to accommodate the diverse needs of wholesalers, consumers, food service buyers, and processing operations. Advantages of wooden crates: High Resistance To Moisture
When compared to cardboard boxes, Wooden Packing Crates have excellent moisture resistance properties. These are, therefore, suitable for transporting products that may get damaged with moisture. Easily Stacked Optimum space utilization by stacking of packed goods in the vehicle is crucial for Bulk transportation. At such times, cardboard boxes may not be able to withstand the mechanical stress involved. Excellent Wear And Tear Strength Unlike cardboard boxes, Wooden Packing Crates can be roughly and ruggedly handled. Being comparatively rigid, they come with excellent wear and tear strength and do not easily break or get damaged. Disadvantages of wooden crates are: Untreated wood can easily become contaminated with fungi and bacteria which in result rotten the frits and vegetables. Treatment of wooden crates with paint or other chemicals may cause produce deterioration. The material may be too hard or rough for produce like soft fruits, and therefore liners of a soft material may be needed and this increased the cost per unit. Disposal of the crates after use. Manufacturing of wooden crates puts an extra claim on the natural forest resources.
Advantages of cardboard