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- Discuss packaging material challenges in the case of table grapes. Based on Figure 7.1, what can be done to reduce packaging material waste?
- Discuss logistics and transport challenges from a packaging perspective in the case of table grapes. Based on Figure 7.1, what can be done to improve logistics and transport efficiency in the global supply chain of table grapes?
- Table 7.2 describes challenges regarding packed table grapes in different supply chain stages. How can the packaging system address these challenges? What potential trade-offs do you foresee?
- How should a farmer or producer select a packaging system for table grapes? How can different supply chain requirements be identified and included? How should costs and benefits be shared when sustainable packaging is accomplished?
- In what way can a packaging system for table grapes add competitive advantage?
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The packaging material challenges in the case table grapes. What needs to be done to
reduce packaging material waste?
TABLE GRAPES
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It is recommendable to consider balancing the amount of product waste and the amount
of packaging material. For instance, it is essential to over-pack products with the use of more
packaging as a way of protecting them. A product is over-packed if the excessive packaging
material's environmental influence exceeds product waste's environmental impact (PÅLSSon,
2019). Therefore, in finding a healthy balance between the product waste and amount of material
packaging, business firms should consider protecting themselves from mechanical vibration and
shock, microbiological and chemical reactions, and temperature variation. For some packaged
foods, for instance, more packaging can help to prolong the shelf life. Another way of tackling
packaging material factors is to utilize the fewest materials as necessary, improving recycling
effectiveness (PÅLSSon, 2019). Mixed materials can comprise a laminated layer of aluminum,
cardboard, and plastics. These are the materials that have good properties of beverages and food.
They are useful for extending the shelf life of the packaged foods, and thus providing weightefficie...
