The success of most preservation methods depends on how well the processed food is
protected from adverse environmental conditions, which is mostly accomplished by storage.
Microbial contamination by yeasts, molds, and lactic bacteria was most common during fruit
and vegetable processing. There is a growing pressure on the fruits and vegetables packaging
sector to use effective packaging materials with the aim of enhancing the shelf-life. Packaging
plays a significant role in determining the stability of foods by influencing those factors which cause or contribute to food deterioration during storage. The nature of a package determines the composition of air inside the package, which in turn is known to affect the rate and extent of nutrient loss and microbial activity among other things.