Packaging Fresh Fish, Fishery Products and Seafood Using Modified Atmosphere Technology

According to the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO, 2014), post-harvest loss in fish due to decay is estimated to be about 10–12 million tonnes annually, representing approximately 10% of global capture and cultured fish. The major factors that escalate the incidence of losses include non-adherence to good management practices (GMP), inefficient post-harvest handling practices, poor packaging and limited application of cold chain technologies to extend the storage and shelf life of fresh produce (Godfray et al., 2010; Opara, 2010; Opara & Mditshwa, 2013).