Initial Preparation, Handling, and Distribution of Minimally Processed Refrigerated Fruits and Vegetables

There is a continuous demand for fresh, convenient, high-quality and safely prepared minimally processed refrigerated (MPR) fruits and vegetables throughout the world, but consumption is concentrated in certain areas. On the other hand, most MPR food raw material production is seasonal, usually remote from consumption areas, and concentrated at certain geographical regions where yield and quality can be optimized. In addition, the raw material remains a living entity, and highly perishable, bulky, price, and quantity-variable commodity.

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