Potato Packaging: Quality Maintenance and Extending Shelf-Life After Harvest
BUL-1098
BY Samuel Paytosh, Jessica Smith, Hailey Hampton, Pankaj Yadav, Nora Olsen, Gustavo Henrique de Almeida Teixeira
July 1, 2025
The potato industry uses various materials, like plastic/paper bags, film box liners, wax, or coatings to conveniently package potatoes, referred to as modified atmosphere packaging (MAP). Learn what this technique is, how it works, how to use it, and its benefits so you can take advantage of is full potential for your next crop.