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Improving Food Quality and Shelf Life Through New Technology Development and Process Optimization in Supply Chain

Objective

1) Evaluate the temporal and spatial profile of open refrigerated retail display case and its impact on the quality and shelf life of packaged fresh-cut produce; and 2) assess the effects of postharvest handling practices on the changes of bioactive compounds in new and emerging fruits and vegetables.

Investigators
Luo Y
Institution
University of Iceland
Start date
2014
End date
2019
Funding Source
Agricultural Research Service
Project number
8042-43440-004-10S
Accession number
426765
Categories
Food Defense and Integrity
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