In this study, 'Tadanishiki', a yuzu variety, was stored at 25℃ for 7 weeks using various packaging materials (unpackaged, plastic containers, functional films). Appearance, quality characteristics (hardness, weight loss rate, etc.), antioxidant activity, total number of bacteria, and mold generation were compared under each condition. In the case of unpackaged yuzu, the weight loss rate increased from 24% at week 1 of storage to 70% at week 7. The weight loss rate of yuzu in plastic packaging increased from 18% (1 week) to 68% (7 weeks). However, functional films were found to be effective in maintaining marketability because they had fewer changes in the weight loss rate compared to unpackaged and plastic packaging. As a result of the total bacterial count survey, bacteria began to be observed from the 3rd week in the case of yuzu stored in unpackaged and plastic containers, whereas yuzu stored in functional films developed bacteria by the 7th week. Fungi did not occur in any treatments on day 0, and mold measuring 47.7 mm2 size occurred in unpackaged yuzu at week 1. It was confirmed that mold measuring 483.5 mm2 occurred at week 3 for plastic containers and 189.2 mm2 for functional films at week 5.

In order to improve cut-flower export packaging on the distribution process, newly developed T-type(trapezoid type) container was tested and evaluated on the viewpoints of the protection, workability, and economics. T-type container performed better in protection and workability comparing to 0201 and modified 0201 type containers. Especially, load efficiency of T-type container was 33 percent higher than others, indicating that total distribution costs from Korea to Japan can be saved up to 1.7million dollars per year. T-type container is also advantageous because of its superior display performance and environmentally friendly design. We recommend that T-type container is suitable for most of cut-flowers which are usually horizontally packed such as roses, chrysanthemums, and lilies.