Refrigeration and vegetables: missing links in the circuit?

Le circuit du frais des légumes : les chaînons manquants ?

Author(s) : MORAS P.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Post-harvest refrigeration, transport and retail display are all factors or stages that influence the definition and integrity of the supply chain for fresh vegetables. Despite the constant development of new resources, some weaknesses still remain. The rapid transfer time and high product turnover in stores result in limited use of equipment that could offer many advantages in a number of cases. Moreover, consumers are tending to store produce for longer periods, calling for certain precautionary measures. This article reviews various refrigeration processes for preserving fresh vegetables, and presents some thoughts on the appropriate equipment, especially for the downstream part of the chain.

Details

Original title: Le circuit du frais des légumes : les chaînons manquants ?
Record ID : 2001-2269
Languages: French
Source: Infos Ctifl - n. 164
Publication date: 2000/09
Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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Indexing

Themes: Cold chain, interfaces;
Vegetables
Keywords: Cold chain; Temperature; Recommendation; Fresh produce; Vegetable