Appropriate small scale food canning installation for developing countries


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Needham W. H., . (1982) Appropriate small scale food canning installation for developing countries. [Proceedings Paper]

Abstract

The paper traces the developments in canning technology in the developed world. The Metal Box Company has contributed significantly in the development and manufacture of canning equipment ranging from the high speed fully automatic down the simple hand-operated equipment. The appropriateness of this technology in developing countries is discussed in detail giving the example of canning of fruit juice and nectars. Current developments in packaging such as injection moulded plastic containers and retort pouch packaging materials are also discussed.


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Abstract

The paper traces the developments in canning technology in the developed world. The Metal Box Company has contributed significantly in the development and manufacture of canning equipment ranging from the high speed fully automatic down the simple hand-operated equipment. The appropriateness of this technology in developing countries is discussed in detail giving the example of canning of fruit juice and nectars. Current developments in packaging such as injection moulded plastic containers and retort pouch packaging materials are also discussed.

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Item Type: Proceedings Paper
Additional Information: Available at Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad Universiti Putra Malaysia 43400 UPM Serdang Selangor Malaysia. TP 368 I5 1980 Call Number
AGROVOC Term: Food processing
AGROVOC Term: Canning
AGROVOC Term: Developing countries
AGROVOC Term: Packaging
AGROVOC Term: Crops
AGROVOC Term: Peeling
AGROVOC Term: Papayas
AGROVOC Term: Pineapples
AGROVOC Term: Processed foods
AGROVOC Term: Food production
Geographical Term: MALAYSIA
Depositing User: Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim
Last Modified: 24 Apr 2025 05:14
URI: http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/11851

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