5.2 choosing a package 🔍

Question 1

▪ must be based on the ________ requirement

Answer 1

commodity

Question 2

▪ must be strong enough to withstand _______ during handling

Answer 2

rigors

Question 3

▪ should be _______ to prevent abrasion

Answer 3

smooth

Question 4

▪ should be ________ enough to avoid
crushing in the inner layers

Answer 4

shallow

Question 5

▪ should be __________ ventilated

Answer 5

adequately

Question 6

▪ should be easy and convenient to be handled

Answer 6

manual loading

Question 7

▪ heavy bulky units are convenient when handled with __________

Answer 7

forklifts

Question 8

▪ ___________ containers used for onions or cabbages are not appropriate

Answer 8

octagonal

Question 9

▪ forklifts are used in ________ enterprises

Answer 9

large

Question 10

Type of Treatments:

Answer 10

hydrocooled or iced
air-cooled
fumigated
cold-stored

Question 11

▪ must be waterproofed and should have holes at the bottom

Answer 11

hydrocooled or iced

Question 12

▪ needs sufficient vents to facilitate cooling

Answer 12

air-cooled

Question 13

▪ vent must be screened to prevent entry of insects

Answer 13

fumigated

Question 14

▪ should be moisture resistant

Answer 14

cold-stored

Question 15

▪ should be a_________
▪ should allow easy i___________
▪ should be easily r___________ after inspection

Answer 15

Method of Selling
attractive
inspection
reclosed

Question 16

▪ should be reasonably cheap
▪ should not be more expensive than is necessary to achieve its purpose

Answer 16

COST-EFFECTIVENESS

Question 17

▪ more expensive produce can be packed in more expensive packages

Answer 17

COST-EFFECTIVENESS

Question 18

▪ type of market is a good determinant of the cost of packages

Answer 18

COST-EFFECTIVENESS

Question 19

▪ air freighted commodities are packed in cartons

Answer 19

COST OF TRANSPORT

Question 20

▪ commodities shipped by land, cost is determined by volume or by number of containers

Answer 20

COST OF TRANSPORT

Question 21

▪ if by volume, the _______ container with the __________ volume is selected

Answer 21

COST OF TRASNPORT
cheaper; greatest

Question 22

▪ the more ________ the markets, the greater protection needed

Answer 22

DISTANCE OF DELIVERY
distant

Question 23

▪ baskets or flexible packages are used for _________ markets

Answer 23

DISTANCE OF DELIVERY
nearby

Question 24

▪ the more sturdy ones are used for ________ distances

Answer 24

DISTANCE OF DELIVERY
long

Question 25

▪ cartons are not satisfactory when handling during rains

Answer 25

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Question 26

▪ using ________ cartons will solve the problem

Answer 26

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS waxed

Question 27

▪ ________ adds 35-50% more to the cost of the cartons

Answer 27

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS waxing

Question 28

▪ the main determinants for the type of package used

Answer 28

CONVENIENCE AND AVAILIBILITY

Question 29

▪ example: bamboo basket

Answer 29

CONVENIENCE AND AVAILIBILITY

Question 30

▪ Fruits are stamped with the company’s brand or logo or putting stickers on them bearing the brand name of the company.

Answer 30

LABELLING

Question 31

▪ The ink should be approved by the ____________

Answer 31

LABELLING Food and Drug Administration

Question 32

▪ stamping is more _________

Answer 32

LABELLING cheaper

Question 33

▪ __________ are more attractive and easily peeled off

Answer 33

LABELLING stickers

Question 34

Techniques in Manual Packing:

Answer 34

Place Packed Volume Filled Vibration Filling

Question 35

▪ commodities are placed individually inside the container

Answer 35

Place Packed

Question 36

▪ commodities are poured into the container

Answer 36

Volume-Filled

Question 37

▪ when packing is done by vibrating the fruits

Answer 37

Vibration Filling

Question 38

▪ __________ the commodity as much as possible

Answer 38

Immobilize

Question 39

✔ ________ in sizes to minimize spaces ✔ ________ 1-3 times if jumble packed or overfill ✔ use ________ tray packs or cell packs for ____________ high-quality fruits

Answer 39

uniform shake molded; pressure-sensitive

Question 40

Fill only to _________ of container

Answer 40

capacity

Question 41

▪ Gently handle and package ___________

Answer 41

commodities

Question 42

▪ Pack in a ______ place

Answer 42

cool

Question 43

Molded tray for packing _______ in cartons

Answer 43

fruits

Question 44

__________ dividers used in cartons

Answer 44

Internal

Question 45

▪ ___________ should be clean

Answer 45

Containers

Question 46

▪ If place packed, ________ commodities in such a way to minimize damage

Answer 46

position

Question 47

✔ commodities with _________ response to gravity should be packed __________

Answer 47

negative; upright

Question 48

✔ stronger end of fruits should be ______

Answer 48

down

Question 49

▪ Pack fruits of _________ stage of maturity of degree of ripeness

Answer 49

only one

Question 50

▪ When putting the ______, press the _______ lightly on fruits or commodity

Answer 50

lid

Question 51

✔ use of liners and cushioning materials

Answer 51

BASKETS

Question 52

✔ use of _______ dividers in between layers of commodities

Answer 52

BASKETS paper

Question 53

✔ wrapping individual fruits with _________

Answer 53

BASKETS newspaper

Question 54

✔ use of __________ dividers or platforms in trucks

Answer 54

BASKETS horizontal

Question 55

✔ use of ventilation tubes

Answer 55

BASKETS

Question 56

✔ use of internal dividers or cell packs ✔ tray packs ✔ expandable Styrofoam nets or foamed mesh ✔ liners

Answer 56

CARTONS

Question 57

✔ wrapping individual fruits with tissue paper impregnated with __________

Answer 57

CARTONS fungicide

Question 58

✔ cushioning materials ✔ paper in between layers of produce ✔ seal packaging or shrink wrapping

Answer 58

CARTONS

Question 59

✔ newspaper in between net bags of potatoes for transport over rough roads

Answer 59

SACKS

Question 60

✔ use steel straps around crates for long distant transport to further strengthen the crates

Answer 60

WOODEN CRATES