Environmentally-friendly food processing

• Other Authors: Mattsson, Berit 1961- (Editor), Sonesson, Ulf 1963- (Editor)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Boca Raton, FL CRC Press 2003
• Series: Woodhead Publishing in food science and technology
• Subjects: Recycling (Waste, etc.) > Energy consumption; Environmental responsibility > Environmental aspects; Food industry and trade > Environmental aspects; Food industry and trade > Energy consumption; Food processing plants > Environmental aspects; Packaging waste
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• Physical Description: xiv, 337 pages illustrations 25 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 1855736772 (cased); 1855737175 (e-book); 0849317649

Consumer pressure and increased regulation has made environmental awareness increasingly important in the food industry. Exploring how to achieve environmentally-friendly food production, this book reviews the assessment of various food products and the ways in which the industry can improve their operations and become more environmentally responsible. The editors and their panel of experts evaluate the environmental impact of food processing operations areas in such as fruit, vegetable, meat, and fish processing. They cover good practice in food processes including packaging, recycling, and waste treatment and highlight methods of improving energy consumption.