Food Processing:
An Industrial Powerhouse in Transition
Second Edition
by John M. Connor
and Wiliam A Schick

This book deals with the growth, economic development, and business management of the booming US commercial food processing industry. It includes up-to-date information on distribution channels, the effects of biotechnological developments and regulatory developments, and addresses the many important changes that have affected the industry in the last decade.

This second edition contains:

• a systematic examination of industrial structure, business organization, and geographic location
• A discussion of the impact of new processing and information technologies, developments in biotechnology, and more
• Expanded material on distribution channels and sourcing options, including new retail formats such as warehouse stores and supercenters
• Information on key input utilization, procurement, product and promotion strategies
• Predicted growth trends for domestic and foreign markets, and dynamics of industry globalization, and more

Contents:

Brief History of the Industries. Processing in the U.S. Food System. Industrial Structure and Business Organization. Industry Growth. Geographic Location. Input Utilization. Input Procurement Strategies. Household Demand for Food. Distribution Channels for Food. Product and Promotion Strategies. Technological Change. The Globalization of Food Processing. The Futures of Food Processing. Appendices. Bibliography. Index.

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