Prevention of Postharvest Food Losses: Fruits Vegetables and Root Crops
Prevention of Postharvest Food Losses: Fruits Vegetables and Root Crops

Author: Fao

Publisher: Daya Books

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 9788170355106

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This manual, presents material from a wide variety of disciplines associated with the prevention of food losses and development of marketing operations, particularly those in fruit, vegetables and roots and tubers. It is directed to field staff, project supervisors, teachers at agricultural schools and at training institutions, and extension personnel connected with the handling and marketing of those commodities. This manual should serve as a reference work on the prevention of postharvest food losses. For specific training purposes, the manual takes up a number of crops and techniques from which the trainer can select according to local conditions. Trainers are encouraged to supplement the material by practical work and by detailed worksheets or handouts covering special topics of local interest.

Preventing Food Losses and Waste to Achieve Food Security and Sustainability
Preventing Food Losses and Waste to Achieve Food Security and Sustainability

Author: Elhadi Yahia

Publisher: Burleigh Dodds Series in Agric

Published: 2019-09-27

Total Pages: 500

ISBN-13: 9781786763006

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Around one third of all food production is lost or wasted. This book provides a comprehensive review of the causes and prevention of food losses and waste at key steps in the supply chain, for different commodities and across particular regions.

Food Loss Prevention in Perishable Crops
Food Loss Prevention in Perishable Crops

Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Publisher:

Published: 1981

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13:

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And recommendations -- I. Rationale and directions for reducing food losses in perishable crops -- II. Post-harvest losses in perishable crops -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Factors related to the post-harvest system -- 3. Roots and tubers -- 4. Fruits and vegetables.

Postharvest Disinfection of Fruits and Vegetables
Postharvest Disinfection of Fruits and Vegetables

Author: Mohammed Wasim Siddiqui

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2018-08-13

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 012812699X

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Postharvest Disinfection of Fruits and Vegetables describes available technologies to reduce microbial infection for maintaining postharvest quality and safety. The book analyzes alternative and traditional methodologies and points out the significant advantages and limitations of each technique, thus facilitating both cost and time savings. This reference is for anyone in the fresh produce industry who is involved in postharvest handling and management. It discusses, in detail, the latest disinfection approaches, low-cost treatment strategies, management and protocols to control fresh produce qualities, diseases and insect infestation. Includes methods to reduce microbial contamination using chlorination, ozone, pulsed light, irradiation and plasma technology Provides practical applications of recently developed, natural anti-microbial agents for eco-friendly and sustainable solutions Explores various disinfection technologies for quality assurance and for the development of potential new technologies

Food Losses, Sustainable Postharvest and Food Technologies
Food Losses, Sustainable Postharvest and Food Technologies

Author: Charis M. Galanakis

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2021-05-19

Total Pages: 413

ISBN-13: 012823251X

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The urgent need for sustainability within the food producing industries and agriculture has turned the interest of research to investigate new non-thermal technologies, nanotechnologies and other practices in postharvest treatment of crops and fruits. Subsequently, there is a need for a new guide covering the latest developments in this particular direction. Food Losses, Sustainable Postharvest and Food Technology provides solutions to postharvest treatment technologies. It explores modern non-thermal technologies, focusing on postharvest losses and quality of fresh-cut products. In addition, it discusses the implications for postharvest technology research, policies and practices. It also focuses on the most recent advances in the field, while it explores the potentiality and sustainability of already commercialized processes and products. Aimed at professionals working in the food industry and agriculture, it could also be utilized as a handbook for anyone dealing with sustainability issues of food production in spite of postharvest treatment. Thoroughly explores modern non-thermal technologies in postharvest treatment Discusses the implications for postharvest technology research, policies and practices Analyzes the potentiality and sustainability of already commercialized processes and products