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Global food losses are a result of a lack of necessary
infrastructure, improper food safety handling procedures, and
insufficient training for the personnel working in the cold chain.
The development of a resource-efficient and energy-smart food
supply chain requires a well-integrated evaluation and development
of the cold chain. Cold Chain Management for the Fresh Produce
Industry in the Developing World provides a comprehensive review of
the benefits of an unbroken cold chain in developing countries and
focuses on the critical role of extension education in the
implementation of cold chain management. The unbroken cold chain is
essential for all stakeholders in the fresh produce industry to
maintain the quality and safety of food products during handling,
transporting, and storing in their journey from producer to
consumer. Appropriate cold chain management is crucial not only to
reduce the postharvest losses and wastages, but also to increase
farmers' income, generate employment opportunities, and improve the
livelihood of stakeholders along the supply chain. Key Features:
Includes case studies for promoting the expansion of existing
technologies for cold chain development in Asian, Africa and the
Caribbean nations. Assesses cold chain management as crucial to the
growth of global trade in perishable products with contributions
from international organizations, researchers and commercial
experts. Articulates resilient, sustainable and creative concepts
to develop cold chains to enhance food distribution. This book
comprises of chapters contributed by the experts and practitioners
of cold chain development in developing countries. The authors in
the book provide the scenario of cold chain management in the world
and discuss the importance of the cold chain as well as the
different options and innovations of cooling systems. Chapters also
include case studies, success stories, capacity building
activities, and other opportunities in cold chain development.
Global food losses are a result of a lack of necessary
infrastructure, improper food safety handling procedures, and
insufficient training for the personnel working in the cold chain.
The development of a resource-efficient and energy-smart food
supply chain requires a well-integrated evaluation and development
of the cold chain. Cold Chain Management for the Fresh Produce
Industry in the Developing World provides a comprehensive review of
the benefits of an unbroken cold chain in developing countries and
focuses on the critical role of extension education in the
implementation of cold chain management. The unbroken cold chain is
essential for all stakeholders in the fresh produce industry to
maintain the quality and safety of food products during handling,
transporting, and storing in their journey from producer to
consumer. Appropriate cold chain management is crucial not only to
reduce the postharvest losses and wastages, but also to increase
farmers' income, generate employment opportunities, and improve the
livelihood of stakeholders along the supply chain. Key Features:
Includes case studies for promoting the expansion of existing
technologies for cold chain development in Asian, Africa and the
Caribbean nations. Assesses cold chain management as crucial to the
growth of global trade in perishable products with contributions
from international organizations, researchers and commercial
experts. Articulates resilient, sustainable and creative concepts
to develop cold chains to enhance food distribution. This book
comprises of chapters contributed by the experts and practitioners
of cold chain development in developing countries. The authors in
the book provide the scenario of cold chain management in the world
and discuss the importance of the cold chain as well as the
different options and innovations of cooling systems. Chapters also
include case studies, success stories, capacity building
activities, and other opportunities in cold chain development.
It is estimated that around 1.3 billion tons per year of food
produced for human consumption, which is about one-third of all
food produced, is either lost or wasted globally. Reduction of the
postharvest losses is being considered as one of the sustainable
ways to ensure world food security. Postharvest Extension and
Capacity Building for the Developing World provides information on
postharvest extension/outreach programs, capacity building, and
practical methodologies for postharvest extension professionals and
food science teachers, food processing trainers, and outreach
specialists who work in the field. The book provides information on
training of postharvest trainers, food loss assessment methods,
capacity building in universities and agro-industry, distance
education methods, models for cost effective postharvest/food
processing extension work, success stories, and lessons learned
from past projects and programs. The book is divided into four
sections. Section I explains postharvest loss assessments methods,
Section II is on capacity building, and Sections III and IV focus
on training and postharvest extension models. Food loss assessment
methodologies are highlighted from several high-profile
institutions and it is envisioned that researchers and postharvest
extension personnel will benefit from the development and field
testing of a hybrid methodology, incorporating the strengths and
utilizing the best practices from each of the methodologies in
current use. Chapters cover postharvest extension work and capacity
building in a wide range of regions.
It is estimated that around 1.3 billion tons per year of food
produced for human consumption, which is about one-third of all
food produced, is either lost or wasted globally. Reduction of the
postharvest losses is being considered as one of the sustainable
ways to ensure world food security. Postharvest Extension and
Capacity Building for the Developing World provides information on
postharvest extension/outreach programs, capacity building, and
practical methodologies for postharvest extension professionals and
food science teachers, food processing trainers, and outreach
specialists who work in the field. The book provides information on
training of postharvest trainers, food loss assessment methods,
capacity building in universities and agro-industry, distance
education methods, models for cost effective postharvest/food
processing extension work, success stories, and lessons learned
from past projects and programs. The book is divided into four
sections. Section I explains postharvest loss assessments methods,
Section II is on capacity building, and Sections III and IV focus
on training and postharvest extension models. Food loss assessment
methodologies are highlighted from several high-profile
institutions and it is envisioned that researchers and postharvest
extension personnel will benefit from the development and field
testing of a hybrid methodology, incorporating the strengths and
utilizing the best practices from each of the methodologies in
current use. Chapters cover postharvest extension work and capacity
building in a wide range of regions.
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