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Source: author’s elaboration.
Figure 2. Statements investigating consumers approach to importance of product information. Source:
author’s elaboration.
Figure 3. Statements investigating consumers approach to importance of product information. Source:
author’s elaboration.
“Cooking method” section contains questions loosely related to packaging. Part
“Convenience” considers the use in household frozen food, ready-to-eat foods and dishes,
usage of instant dishes like baking mixes and powder soups. Part “Convenience” is not
clearly stating the relation to packaging issues, but it is well known, that ready-to-eat dishes,
instant food and frozen food requires special packaging. Ready-to-eat dishes are mostly
packed in packaging which might be use for food preparing (cooking, backing) or food
consumption (bowls, plates). The issue of packaging in this type of products is also
important due to the fact that these products are characterized by long shelf-life. Proper
protection of the product is required by whole shelf-life, and that is why advanced
packaging materials are utilized in packaging production. Packaging materials should be
characterized with high barrier properties, high mechanical properties and proper
construction of a packaging form.
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