Investigation on the protection ability of two commonly packaging methods to apples during express transportation

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dc.contributor.authorYu, Jincheng
dc.contributor.authorQiang, Hongli
dc.contributor.authorShi, Mingwei
dc.contributor.authorLi, Zhiguo
dc.contributor.authorFadiji, Tobi
dc.contributor.authorWani, Ali Abas
dc.contributor.authorBurgeon, Clément
dc.date.accessioned2025-04-24T09:00:03Z
dc.date.available2025-04-24T09:00:03Z
dc.date.freetoread2025-04-24
dc.date.issued2025-03-01
dc.date.pubOnline2025-03-13
dc.description.abstractPackaging plays a vital role in the post-harvest sales process of apples. This study conducted express transportation tests to evaluate the protective effectiveness of two commonly used packaging methods for apples. Key parameters assessed included real-time changes in temperature, humidity, vibration load, and CO₂ levels inside the packaging boxes during transit, as well as the storage quality of apples after transportation. Results showed significant variations in load distribution within corrugated partition-based cardboard boxes (CP combination packaging). Conversely, foam holder-based cardboard boxes (FP combination packaging) exhibited CO₂ accumulation. Furthermore, mechanical damage was predominantly localized to the fruit belly. Compared to CP combination packaging box, FP combination packaging box provided more stable shock resistance at lower vibration forces (< 10 N) across transit routes, likely due to its EPS foam design, which restricted fruit movement and absorbed external vibrations. Post-storage analysis showed that damaged apples experienced a 0.16 % increase in mass loss, a 0.83 % rise in soluble solids content (SSC), and a 0.19 MPa reduction in firmness compared to undamaged controls. These findings provide valuable insights into optimizing packaging design to minimize transport-induced damage and enhance apple preservation.
dc.description.journalNameFood Packaging and Shelf Life
dc.description.sponsorshipThis work was supported by an International Cooperation Key Plan of Shaanxi Province (2022KWZ-12) and a High-End Foreign Expert Recruitment Program (G2022172006L).
dc.identifier.citationYu J, Qiang H, Shi M, et al, (2025) Investigation on the protection ability of two commonly packaging methods to apples during express transportation. Food Packaging and Shelf Life, Volume 48, March 2025, Article number 101475
dc.identifier.elementsID567447
dc.identifier.issn2214-2894
dc.identifier.paperNo101475
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.fpsl.2025.101475
dc.identifier.urihttps://dspace.lib.cranfield.ac.uk/handle/1826/23826
dc.identifier.volumeNo48
dc.languageEnglish
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherElsevier
dc.publisher.urihttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214289425000456?via%3Dihub
dc.rightsAttribution 4.0 Internationalen
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
dc.subject30 Agricultural, Veterinary and Food Sciences
dc.subject3008 Horticultural Production
dc.subject3006 Food sciences
dc.titleInvestigation on the protection ability of two commonly packaging methods to apples during express transportation
dc.typeArticle
dc.type.subtypeJournal Article
dcterms.dateAccepted2025-03-07

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