| The main purpose of packaging are to hold its | | | | the same time they advertise the product for |
| contents securely to prevent leakage and | | | | retail sale. For example, glass bottles, sachets, |
| breakage, to protect the foods from different | | | | over wraps, plastic bottles, metal cans, etc. They |
| hazards like germs, heat, moisture loss or | | | | can be used for home storage also. |
| moisture pick up, etc., to protect the contents | | | | Shipping Containers: These containers contain and |
| while distribution, etc. For all types of packaging, | | | | protect food and other items during distribution |
| there are different types of packages. The | | | | and transport or any other marketing function. |
| different types of packages can be classified into | | | | For example, sacks, stretch or shrink wrapped |
| two groups: | | | | containers, corrugated fire board cartons, drums, |
| Retail Containers: These containers protect food | | | | barrels, crates and foil bags. |
| or the content from different damages and at | | | | |