Introduction To Agricultural Product Packaging

Containers or materials used to protect and decorate agricultural products in circulation.
Agricultural product packaging involves the use of containers or materials to protect and decorate agricultural products entering the supply chain; it serves functions such as reducing loss, ensuring safety during transport and storage, saving labor, optimizing warehouse capacity, and maintaining product hygiene. Visual design accounts for 83% of consumer purchasing decisions; elements such as trademarks and graphics are essential for establishing a brand image and facilitating consumer recognition and selection.
Article 28 of the *Law on Quality and Safety of Agricultural Products* mandates that certified agricultural products sold by specific entities must be packaged and labeled with information such as product name, place of origin, and production date. The *Administrative Measures for the Packaging and Labeling of Agricultural Products* stipulate that certified agricultural products-excluding fresh livestock, poultry, and aquatic products-must be packaged; packaging materials must comply with mandatory national standards and bear quality certification marks . The standard *Requirements for Restricting Excessive Packaging of Commodities: Fresh Edible Agricultural Products*, implemented in 2024, limits packaging layers to no more than three for vegetables and eggs, and no more than four for fruits, while capping packaging costs at 20% of the sales price. The global agricultural product packaging market is projected to grow from $37.75 billion in 2024 to $46.2 billion in 2029, with corrugated cardboard boxes emerging as the mainstream material due to their eco-friendly properties.