{"product_id":"sustainable-approaches-in-postharvest-handling-pankaj-b-pathare-9781779641069","title":"Sustainable Approaches in Postharvest Handling and Management","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith the rise in population and an increase in endemic diseases, food that is fresh, healthy, affordable, and safe is the need of the hour. Effective postharvest handling and management that emphasizes quality retainment of produce ensures this. This new book, \u003ci\u003eSustainable Approaches in Postharvest Handling and Management\u003c\/i\u003e, presents new research on sustainable postharvest handling and management techniques for fresh produce with quality, safety, and self-life extension.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis volume provides a thorough review of sustainable postharvest methods, along with information on the newest techniques, inventions, and technologies that can reduce food waste and loss while maintaining the freshness and nutritional content of produce. The book discusses a wide range of topics on sustainable postharvest methods such as irradiation, ozone, cold plasma, electrolyzed water, etc. A chapter on the use of edible coatings for shelf-life extension of fresh produce is presented. Quality detection through non-destructive techniques and electronic nose is also included. The book also covers novel advances such as the integration of blockchain and the Internet of Things (IoT) in the fresh food supply chain to regain public trust by improving transparency and real-time visibility. The socioeconomic and environmental impacts of postharvest losses are addressed as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe volume also considers the rising energy demands of developing countries and presents information on reducing fossil energy consumption and improving product quality through the use of sustainable energy as the primary or supplemental energy for postharvest operations, which could lessen the environmental effect of these activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book will serve as a valuable resource for researchers, students, farmers, food processors, and policymakers who are committed to building a more sustainable and equitable food system. The editors believe that by working together, we can create a future where fresh produce is accessible to all and its production and consumption have a minimal negative impact on the environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Pankaj B. Pathare\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1779641060\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781779641069\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Apple Academic Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/08\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 500\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.92lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.13d","brand":"Pankaj B. Pathare","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":49084062138623,"sku":"9781779641069","price":190.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/sustainable-approaches-in-postharvest-handling-pankaj-b-pathare-9781779641069","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}