Advance in packaging of fresh-cut fruit and vegetables

Packaging plays an important role in maintaining the quality of, and extending the shelf life of fresh-cut fruit and vegetables.Advance in the studies and applications of packaging materials in relation with the packaging of fresh-cut fruit and vegetables in the last few years was reviewed and their development envisioned.Packaging technologies of fresh-cut fruit and vegetables were introduced, including the gas adjustment packaging, coating packing and intelligent packaging, and the advantages and disadvantages and application status were summarized.At last, the fresh-cut fruit and vegetables packaging development trends in the future were discussed.