The quality of strawberries (Fragaria ∞ ananassa Duch. cvs.Oso Grande and Camarosa) non wrapped or packed in cellulose, perforated polypropylene, nonperforated polypropylene (automatically), and polyvinylchloride (manually) during storage at 18ЊC was compared. Nonperforated polypropylene packages of fruit had the highest CO 2 and the lowest O 2 content, and the most desirable quality parameters. However, this type of package had undesirable appearance due to water condensation. Cellulosic films maintained a well balanced internal atmosphere, but were wrinkled. Perforated polypropylene and polyvinylchloride packages exhibited the best appearance, but fruits packed in perforated polypropylene films rapidly deteriorated. Unwrapped fruits had the least desirable quality in both varieties.