Cost price of edible films and coatings for fresh fruit and vegetables

Scientific studies on determining the cost price of edible films and coatings for fresh fruits and vegetables have not been established in the scientific literature. The purpose of this article is to examine cost price of various edible films and coatings for some fresh fruits and vegetables. The descriptive-analytical method is used to fulfill the aim - the theoretical aspects of the researched scientific field are investigated on the basis of a current literature survey. The collected information is summarized and analyzed using a systematic approach; an analytical approach; a study of the works of authors in the field; a comparative analysis and an observational method. In the scientific study, the cost price of edible films and coatings for fresh fruits and vegetables of randomly selected scientific developments was calculated, and three groups according to cost price were presented. In conclusion, opportunities for future research on the cost price of edible films and coatings are presented.