managed afterward.
- Plastic Helps Cucumbers Stay Attractive on Store Shelves
Appearance plays an important role in how shoppers choose fresh produce.
A firm, smooth, bright-green cucumber generally looks more appealing than one that has started to wrinkle or develop soft spots.
Because English cucumbers have delicate skin, their appearance can deteriorate if they lose too much moisture. Plastic wrapping helps slow this process, making it easier for retailers to display cucumbers that look fresh.
The packaging also makes the produce easier to handle and can help keep individual cucumbers together
