Setting up and running a small fruit or vegetable processing enterprise

Download or read book Setting up and running a small fruit or vegetable processing enterprise written by Axtell, B and published by CTA. This book was released on 2008 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you are interested in starting up a business, food processing offers an excellent opportunity to generate income using locally available resources. Focusing on the establishment of such a business using fruits and vegetables, this detailed and informative manual covers topics such as: products and processes (bottling, drying and picking), potential markets, equipment, facilities and quality assurance. Issues involved in the mangagement of your business – health and safety, staffing issues, finances and business strategy – are also addressed in an easy-to-follow, practical way.