“Packaged foods face many challenges before they are finally consumed. These include package flaws during manufacture, improper handling during shipment, inadequate storage conditions, lack of proper product rotation, and improper sealing in the home. Increased restrictions on pesticide use and emphasis placed on sanitation may be somewhat hindered by demanding production schedules, so the development of insect-resistant packaging is of increasing importance to both the consumer and the manufacturer. The consumer is assured of insect-free food, and the manufacturer is protected against loss of goodwill and lawsuits arising from insect infestations in consumer-sized packaging. Future research in this area will lead to the development of more effective packaging methods to ensure that packaged foods remain insect-free until consumed.”
Michael A. Mullen, Jade M. Vardeman, Jim Bagwell
Insect-Resistant Packaging
K-State Research and Extension
