ISSN:
0034-6659
Source:
Emerald Fulltext Archive Database 1994-2005
Topics:
Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science, Nutrition
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Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
Surveys trends in the supply and consumption of fruit in the UK,covering: the varied range of fruits available and benefits to healthassociated with them; improved transportation and storage capabilities;contributions by health promoters and retail marketers to increasepublic awareness of the benefits to health of greater consumption offruit. Against this background, considers the findings of a recentnational survey that, for one week surveyed, 21 per cent of the UKhouseholds involved purchased no fruit at all. Discusses some of thequality-related issues of fruit growth, importation, storage andtransportation, including the use of agrochemicals, irradiationprocesses and the genetic engineering of produce. Gives unreservedsupport to the efforts of various agencies to promote the benefits tohealth of increased consumption of fruit (and vegetables).
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/00346659510103566
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