Postharvest handling : a systems approach / edited by Wojciech J. Florkowski, Robert L. Shewfelt, Bernhard Brueckner, Stanley E. Prussia.
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| Other Authors: | , , , |
| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Amsterdam ; Boston :
Elsevier Ltd.,
[2014]
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| Edition: | [Third edition] |
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| Abstract: | This book takes a global perspective in offering a system of measuring, monitoring, and managing produce processing to improve food quality, minimize food waste, reduce risks and uncertainties, and maximize time and resources. The book provides an overview of the postharvest system and its role in the food value chain, and offers essential tools to monitor and control the handling process. It shows how to predict and combat unexpected events (e.g., spoilage), and manage the food quality and safety within a facility. The book also explores current challenges-including oversupply, waste, food safety, lack of resources, sustainability-and best practices for production to thrive in spite of these challenges. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780124104358 0124104355 9780124081376 0124081371 |
| Source of Description, Etc. Note: | PDF title page (viewed April 15, 2014) |