Packaging solutions to keep produce fresh at retail and for consumers include containers for precut produce, controlled atmospheres, and antimicrobials. Ready-to-eat cut produce in single-serving or multiple-serving size containers is a major trend that meets retailer and consumer needs: Prepared produce is sold in a ready-to-eat state, eliminating guesswork associated with assessing ripeness and discarding ined-ible produce because all the produce purchased is edible.
