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This book deals with the current state and future prospects of using various bio-management techniques that are natural, eco-friendly, and environmentally safe. It aims to increase awareness of their potential as well as sensitizing the readers to the various aspects of biologicals in pest control.

This book provides information on postharvest extension/outreach programs, capacity building and practical methodologies for postharvest extension professionals and food science teachers, food process trainers and outreach specialists working in the field. Chapters will cover postharvest extension work and capacity building in a range of regions.

Animal foods are important in the human diet as a source of protein, vitamins, and minerals. But many in developing economies lack a good source of animal-based foods. In this book, each chapter covers a specific type of animal food, its nutritional significance, preservation techniques, processed products, safety and quality aspects.

This book provides a comprehensive review of the benefits of an unbroken cold chain in developing countries and focuses on the critical role of extension education in the implementation of cold chain management.

Global food losses are a result of a lack of necessary infrastructure, improper food safety handling procedures, and insufficient training for the personnel working in the cold chain. The development of a resource-efficient and energy-smart food supply chain requires a well-integrated evaluation and development of the cold chain. Cold Chain Management for the Fresh Produce Industry in the Developing World provides a comprehensive review of the benefits of an unbroken cold chain in developing countries and focuses on the critical role of extension education in the implementation of cold chain management. The unbroken cold chain is essential for all stakeholders in the fresh produce industry to maintain the quality and safety of food products during handling, transporting, and storing in their journey from producer to consumer. Appropriate cold chain management is crucial not only to reduce the postharvest losses and wastages, but also to increase farmers' income, generate employment opportunities, and improve the livelihood of stakeholders along the supply chain. Key Features:Includes case studies for promoting the expansion of existing technologies for cold chain development in Asian, Africa and the Caribbean nations.Assesses cold chain management as crucial to the growth of global trade in perishable products with contributions from international organizations, researchers and commercial experts.Articulates resilient, sustainable and creative concepts to develop cold chains to enhance food distribution.This book comprises of chapters contributed by the experts and practitioners of cold chain development in developing countries. The authors in the book provide the scenario of cold chain management in the world and discuss the importance of the cold chain as well as the different options and innovations of cooling systems. Chapters also include case studies, success stories, capacity building activities, and other opportunities in cold chain development.a a

Animal foods are important in the human diet as a source of protein, vitamins, and minerals. But many in developing economies lack a good source of animal-based foods. In this book, each chapter covers a specific type of animal food, its nutritional significance, preservation techniques, processed products, safety and quality aspects.

This book provides information on postharvest extension/outreach programs, capacity building and practical methodologies for postharvest extension professionals and food science teachers, food process trainers and outreach specialists working in the field. Chapters will cover postharvest extension work and capacity building in a range of regions