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Advances in Organic Food Safety and Quality
- 1st Edition - January 1, 2029
- Editors: C Leifert, G Butler, C Benbrook
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 7 8 2 4 2 - 2 4 9 - 5
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 7 8 2 4 2 - 2 5 9 - 4
Organic production methods are increasing in popularity amid growing concerns about pesticide residues and the need for sustainable farming practices. There has also been much… Read more
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Request a sales quoteOrganic production methods are increasing in popularity amid growing concerns about pesticide residues and the need for sustainable farming practices. There has also been much recent debate about the nutritional benefits of organic food. This book provides a timely update of the subject for food producers, manufacturers and nutritionists. Part one covers general issues surrounding organic food production in which significant advances have been made recently. Part two focuses on advances in improving the quality of organic food. Finally, part three looks at developments in improving the safety of organic food.
- Reviews the issues surrounding organic food production and highlights advances in the field
- Analyses ways to improve the safety of organic food
- Covers both livestock and crop production
Organic food producers, processors and those involved in R&D in this area; industry professionals looking to expand into organic production/product use; academics and postgraduate students with a research interest in this area.
Part 1 Introductory issuesConsumer perceptions of organic vs conventional food productsCertification and labelling of organic foodsCarbon footprints, greenhouse gas emissions and resource use
Part 2 Improving the quality of organic foodNutritionally desirable compounds in livestock productsNutritionally desirable compounds in cropsEffects of organic management on animal health and welfareImpacts of eco-functional intensification of organic production on food quality and safety
Part 3 Improving the safety of organic foodMicrobiological safety of organic foodsPreventing and addressing the presence of pesticides in organic foodGenetically modified cropsEffects of organic food consumption on human health.
- No. of pages: 390
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: January 1, 2029
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- Hardback ISBN: 9781782422495
- eBook ISBN: 9781782422594
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C Leifert
Carlo Leifert is Professor of Ecological Agriculture, NEFG group leader and Director of the Stockbridge Technology Centre (STC) at Newcastle University, UK.
Affiliations and expertise
Newcastle University, UKGB
G Butler
Affiliations and expertise
Newcastle University, UKCB
C Benbrook
Affiliations and expertise
Washington State University, USA