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Film Overwrapping of Apple Trays Increases Handling Efficiency

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  • Fountain, J. B.
  • Hovey, R. M.
  • Yost, G. E.
  • Hinsch, R. T.

Abstract

Excerpts from the report: To reduce retail losses, the Washington State Apple Commission has for many years encouraged retailers to display apples in the shipping tray in which they are packed and shipped. The objective of this study was to adapt the conventional standard apple tray to a retail display unit by overwrapping it with film at the packinghouse. Hopefully, this display unit would (1) encourage retailers to display apples in the shipping tray; (2) reduce labor requirements; (3) reduce the level of mechanical injury; (4) maintain or improve apple quality; (5) allow the retailer the option of displaying the apples in bulk or as a consumer package; and (6) would not adversely affect the internal quality, such as browning from carbon dioxide (C02 ) injury.

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  • Fountain, J. B. & Hovey, R. M. & Yost, G. E. & Hinsch, R. T., 1978. "Film Overwrapping of Apple Trays Increases Handling Efficiency," Marketing Research Reports 313778, United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service, Transportation and Marketing Program.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:uamsmr:313778
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.313778
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