ABSTRACT
The consumption and commercialization of semisolid and liquid foodstuffs need appropriate storage and distribution systems. This need has been recognized since ancient times when consumers and producers first had to store and transport food supplies, and rudimentary containers were developed from leaves; fruit shells; tree barks; and animal skins, entrails, and horns. Later, pottery containers made from wood, glass, and metal were used to reduce leakage during storage and transportation, reduce incidences of contamination, and improve the shelf life of the product. It was also discovered that, by dividing batches of semisolid/liquid foodstuffs into several containers, transportation and storage became easier to achieve for the consumption of individual rations (Brody, 1999).
