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What function does packaging perform?

The primary packaging of the food contains it; preserves it and protects it from contamination or damage; carries the identification and description of the contents; provides visible evidence as to whether the package has been tampered with; and reduces household waste by providing only the edible part of foods.

The outer packaging (e.g. paperboard cartons) is an essential means of transporting to retail stores large quantities of the packs for stacking on shop shelves.