This reference contains information and guidelines to help assure that perishable foodstuffs reach their intended destination in the best condition possible. It is written so that it can be easily understood and read by all.

Guide to Food Transport: Fruits and Vegetables provides suggestions and background information for avoiding such improper and careless handling situations of fruits and vegetables during manufacture, storage and transportation and the pursuing cargo loss claims.

As such, it is invaluable to the people in all branches of the perishable food transportation industry!

Contents

Chapter 1

• Explanation of Information on Commodities
• Controlled Atmospheres
• Respiration of Fruits and Vegetables
• Ethylene
• Evaporation and Water Loss
• Packaging
• Refrigeration
• Regulations
• Ventilation
• Mixed Loads
• Code of Good Transport Practice

  Chapter 2
  

• Edible Plants: Storage and Transport Conditions
• Summary of Guidelines

  Chapter 3
  

• Product Description
• Fruits and Vegetables: A to Z

Index

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