School of Biotechnology, Institute of Science and Technology,

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, India

Different packaging techniques were employed to reduce the post-harvest losses nearly about 30-40 % of total production of fruits and vegetables, to improve the quality & safety aspects of the produce, to combat the market price which in turn increases demand in the market to earn profits. In order to maintain the quality and safety aspects of fruits and vegetables many traditional technologies were adapted but that doesn’t suffice the requirement in maintaining the extended shelf life. In the recent past, several emerging technologies which are eco-friendly has a huge potential was used to maintain the safety and quality parameters of fruits and vegetables but still has certain limitations for each of its techniques.

Keywords: Packaging, nanocomposite, ediblefilms, biodegradable, shelf-life, ecofriendly