Handbook of Organic Food Processing and Production - Softcover

Wright, S.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1461358779 ISBN 13: 9781461358770

Publisher: Springer, 2012

Synopsis

The increasing interest in organic foods has created a need for this book, the first practical manual to cover the processing of organic food and drink. The book shows how a company can process organic foods, emphasising economic and legal considerations. The authors have been selected for their extensive 'hands-on' experience of organic food processing. By demystifying the processing of organic foods this book will encourage those from outside the current organic food industry to become involved. An initial introduction to organic food is followed by a review of organic legislation (chapter 2) and the organic certification process (chapter 3). The following six chapters cover the major organic commodity groups: Fruit and Vegetables, Cereal Products, Meat and Meat Products, Dairy Products, Other Processed Foods and Alcoholic Drinks. Chapter 10 is devoted to developments in the USA. Finally there is an extensive directory, giving details of the major players and organic organisations throughout the world. The book will appeal to technical and marketing personnel in organic food and drink processing companies, as well as their counterparts in companies who want to become involved. Other people who will find this book of interest include retailers who sell organic foods; farmers who grow organic crops; lecturers and students of Food Science and Food Tech­ nology; lecturers and students of Agriculture; and anyone who wants an introduction to this rapidly developing sector of the food industry.

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From the Back Cover

The first edition of this book, published in 1994, established itself as the definitive guide to organic food processing. The rapid development of the organic sector since then has necessitated a completely rewritten and expanded second volume. The new edition will appeal to everyone interested in entering or supplying the organic food market. It is a work of reference for existing organic producers and colleges of agriculture, food science and food technology. This volume gives an international perspective on the many legal requirements of organic food processing and production: legislation, importation, certification, conversion and labelling. In addition, it also contains a detailed contacts list. The continued sales growth of organics is profiled, together with pointers for future performance, and industry experts review their specialist product categories.

About this edition

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1461358779
• ISBN 13: 9781461358770
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 222