The project covers 4 fiscal years commencing from 1998-2001, focusing on a survey study of details in the processes concerned namely, transport, packaging and data analysis that can be set as criteria for packaging development. The first period of the project has been emphasized on an experiment of packaging development for fresh strawberry and peach. Further study will be conducted in order to minimize damages from bruises and molds. Development of package for peach is now under field test both for retail and transport packages together with the use of appropriate cushioning material in retail package.
Further study is needed within the next season.
Moreover, the project will extend its study scope to the development of package for fresh persimmon as well.