The research did lead me to a lot of articles on re: for and against packaging. The divide predominately came from the manufacturers side, which they state has many reason for this.
Keeping food fresh
Promote product
Hygiene
Transporting food, keeps the product in tact and clean
It was really helpful attending Katina’s tutorial as we discussed this issue on why supermarkets insist on packaging. The consumers have a desire aesthetical products that with branding stamped all over it e.g. Nike, orange, psp, etc.
