Modified atmospheric storage
Due to the complexities involved with produce, that is, varying respiration rates which are product and temperature dependent, different optimal storage temperatures for each commodity, water absorption, by-products, and so on, many considerations are involved in choosing an acceptable packaging technology. One of the areas of research that has shown promise, and had success, is that of modified atmosphere packaging (MAP). This technique involves either actively or passively controlling or modifying the atmosphere surrounding the product within a package made of various types and/ or combinations of films (Farber et al., 2003).