Sunday, May 26, 2013

Post-harvest principles

These 10 simple postharvest principles can significantly improve the quality of product that reaches the market and the consumers.
  1. Harvest at correct maturity
  2. Reduce physical handling
  3. Protect products from sun
  4. Keep packing line simple and clean; ensure good worker hygiene
  5. Select, classify and pack carefully
  6. Align cartons, strap pallet
  7. Cool as soon as possible.
  8. Know market and product requirements
  9.   Coordinate efficient and rapid handling
  10. Train and compensate workers adequately

Source: Cantwell, Marita. (2010). Postharvest principles. UC Davis factsheet
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