Best References: Food Processing (Fruits and Vegetables)

The fruit and vegetable industry sector covers processing plants that receive fresh fruits and vegetables and prepare them for freezing or canning. It does not include secondary processing plants where they may be made into soups, jams or other food products. The primary processes in this industry are washing and handling the produce. Therefore, the pollution prevention documents in this section focus on wastewater treatment and reuse, process automation, sanitation and other technological improvements in the industry.
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Fact Sheets |

Full Title: Manufacture of Food Products and Beverages #33 - Cleaner Production at a Fruit and Vegetable Processing Industry
URL: /10/09488.htm
Date: 1993
Full Work Author: Welle, Ivar; Bjerkaas, Ole; Norway State Pollution Authortiy; Amundsen, Audun; Sual, I.F.
Full Title: Water Efficiency - Industry Specific Processes Food
URL: /04/03106.pdf
Length: 10 pages
Full Work Author: North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance
Abstract: The following sections discuss major water using and waste generating processes in fruit, vegetable, dairy, meat, poultry, and oil processing.

Articles and Reports |

Full Title: Clean Technologies in U.S. Industries: Focus on Food Processing
URL: /09/08853.htm
Full Work Author: US AEP
Abstract: Great on-line resource with information about many areas of food processing, including dairy, beverage, meat and poultry, fruit and vegetable, and more. Includes a list of key organizations in the industry, typical rates for water usage, and clean technology and pollution prevention services, such as water recycling and improved packaging.
Full Title: Environmentally Acceptable Disposal of Wastes from Vegetable Processing Industries
URL: /21/20113.pdf
Length: 12 pages
Full Work Author: Papadopol, C.S.; Nolan, J.D.
Abstract: A study of using vegetable processing (peas and corn) wastewater for tree farming.
Full Title: Reducing Water and Waste Costs in Fruit and Vegetable Processing
URL: /23/22909.pdf
Length: 38 pages
Date: 3/01
Full Work Author: Envirowise
Abstract: The Guide describes practical measures to eliminate, reduce, re-use and recycle waste and gives advice on how to eliminate waste through effective conservation of produce. Industry Examples throughout the Guide illustrate how fruit and vegetable processing companies have already saved money by implementing a systematic approach to waste minimisation.
Full Title: The Argument for Local Food
URL: /37/36244.pdf
Length: 7 pages
Date: May/June/03
Full Work Author: Harwiel, Brian
Abstract: Local food growing best managemet pratices.
Section Title: Characterization of Fruit and Vegetable Processing Wastewaters
Full Title: Third National Symposium On Food Processing Wastes
URL: /06/05812.pdf
Length: 28 pages
Date: November 1972
Section Author: Soderquist, M.R. et al.
Abstract: This report documents water use, wastewater generated in a fruit and vegetable processing industry.

Manuals |

Full Title: Characterization and Treatment of Brine Wastewaters from the Cucumber Pickle Industry
URL: /02/01092.htm
Length: 140 pages
Date: May 1976
Full Work Author: Little, Linda W. et al.
Abstract: Characterization of types and concentration of waste streams from the cucumber pickle industry applying unit operation methods.
Section Title: Volume 2. In-Plant Control of Food Processing Wastewaters
Full Title: Pollution Abatement in the Fruit and Vegetable Industry - Volume 2 - In-Plant Control of Food Processing Wastewater
URL: /21/20112.pdf
Date: 1975
Full Work Author: US Environmental Protection Agency
Section Author: Katsuyama, Allen M. et al.
Abstract: General guide to reduce water use and wastewater generated in food processing operations.
Section Title: Fruit and Vegetable Processing
Full Title: Pollution Prevention and Abatement Handbook
URL: /26/25918.pdf
Length: 4 pages
Full Work Author: World Bank Group
Abstract: Guide to fruit and vegetable processing and waste reduction
Full Title: Technical Pollution Prevention Guide For The Fruit And Vegetable Processing Industry In The Lower Fraser Basin
URL: /13/12937.pdf
Length: 129 pages
Full Work Author: Environment Canada Environmental Protection
Section Author: PBK Engineering, Ltd.
Abstract: Summarizes the industry profile for fruit and vegetable processors and identifies environmental issues unique to this industry. It also provides a step-by-step environmental review procedure to enable plant operators to conduct an unbiased, voluntary self-review of pollution generated by their facilities. Worksheets for conducting environmental reviews are included, as well as a method for interpreting the data collected during the environmental reviews. Contains a guideline for the industry for the development of pollution prevention plans. Information related to best available technologies and best management practices is included for preventing and controlling pollution in this industry.
Section Title: Spinoff on Fruit and Vegetable Water and Wastewater Management
Full Title: Water and Wastewater Management in Food Processing Plants - An Educational Program
URL: /05/04874.pdf
Length: 154 pages
Date: January 1979
Full Work Author: Carawan, Roy E. et al.
Abstract: Description of a wastewater management spinoff program to assist fruit and vegetable processors in meeting water pollution requirements.
Section Title: Fruit and Vegetable Processing
Full Title: Water Efficiency Manual
URL: /01/0069205.pdf
Length: 4 pages
Date: August 1998
Full Work Author: NC Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance

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