Clean harvesting tools and containers should be used to protect the produce quality. Disinfect tools with one part chlorine bleach: one part clean water solution before use. The use of containers that can be easily filled and carried by workers minimizes damage to produce. The containers that are smooth on the inside, or provide clean, disposable liners made from paper or cardboard should be used.
i) Picking bag: Cloth bag with openings on both ends can be easily worn over the shoulders with an adjustable harnesses (Figure 4). In case metallic buckets are to be used for harvesting, fitting cloth over the opened bottom can reduce damage to crop. Fitting canvas bags with adjustable harnesses, or by simply adding some carrying straps to baskets also helps to reduce handling losses.