The full coloured book provides information and guidelines to helpassure that costly perishable foodstuffs reach their intendeddestination in the best condition possible.
The perishable foodstuffs have been divided into 16 different deepfrozen, frozen or chilled product groups. For each product informationis given on:
relevant legislation
minimal requirements for raw materials
processing and packaging
storage life at different temperatures
ideal or recommended transport temperatures
sensitivity to temperatures and foreign odeurs
information on quality influencing factors
and calculation of quality loss
The Guide to Food Transport - Fish, Meat and Dairy Products
also summarizes important aspects in connection with food transport such as:
transport and refrigeration equipment
temperature control systems
loading and unloading procedures
air circulation
temperature measurements
important aspects of insurance including information
on the necessary procedures in case of transport damage