Document Type

Other

Publication Date

3-1-2010

Keywords

fruits, vegetables, value-added risks

Extension Number

ExEx 14109

Department

Consumer Sciences

Description

Local growers are looking to expand their customer base; they seek the opportunity to have a greater portion of their revenues derived from “value-added” activity. Value-added activities often involve food processing or the manufacturing of a local commodity (e.g., pickles, jams and jellies, salsa, whole grain breads). Growers considering adding value-added products to their busi¬ness have questions about regulations, as well as about food handling practices that reduce or eliminate possible health and safety risks.

Comments

Updated March 2010

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