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Why is the corn wrapped in plastic?

This was the question I asked myself at the store the other day. My next question naturally was: Does this exist in America? Doubtful. Last question: Why does it exist when there is fresh corn in the next aisle. With so many mysteries to unlock, I did the logical thing and bought a package. Once home, I sliced through the plastic with my scissors and sawed off some kernels with my knife. Then, I took the last step to solving the mystery of the plastic-covered corn. I ate some. Apparently, it’s essentially canned. But in plastic. And still on the cob. My conclusion: a strange but highly effective “canning” method. No cutting kernels off the cob, no bulky aluminum to transport, and a visually-appealing final product. Someone worked hard to come up with this cost-saving measure. Or they were just super lazy.