Abstract: Microwavable and/or boilable packaged corn-on-the-cob includes one or more ears of fresh, shucked or partially shucked corn, each individually enveloped in an at least partially gas-impermeable and at least partially moisture impermeable transparent film that may be suited for microwave cooking and boiling and may include an easy-open strip. Each of the enveloped one or more ears is placed vertically in a shank-down orientation in a holder having at least one compartment for holding an ear of corn. The at least one ear of corn can be secured in the compartment by a suitable means. Units of packaged corn can be placed into a shipping container with the ears arranged vertically with the shank end down to minimize physical damage during shipping.

Abstract: Systems and methods that utilize a produce packaging tray for storing and transporting produce have been developed which are capable of storing and transporting produce such that the freshness and lifespan of the produce is consistently increased while the damage afflicted upon the produce being packaged is decreased. The produce packaging systems and methods also provide for consistent and appealing presentation of the produce as well as precision packaging of produce.