Packaging systems (304) are provided for preventing post harvest microbial, including but not limited to fungal, diseases of
food systems, such as but not limited to fresh produce, such as but not limited to berries (e.g., strawberries, blueberries, and / or the like). For example, various anti-microbial (e.g., anti-fungal) compounds (including multi-component compositions that can be selectively activated) can be incorporated into a container or sachet (26, 112) that in turn can be incorporated into a
package insert (10, 100, 202, 300). The
package insert (10, 100, 202, 300) can include various surfaces that are provided with a plurality of holes (22, 108, 204) formed therein for allowing the anti-microbial (e.g., anti-fungal) compounds to diffuse through the
package insert (10, 110, 202, 300) and out through the plurality of holes (22, 108, 204). The
package insert (10, 110, 202, 300) can be placed into a produce container (304), wherein the produce can then be introduced into the produce container (304) such that the produce is in proximity to the plurality of holes (22, 108, 204).