Organic Production and Food Quality

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The internet is rife with biased and unsubstantiated claims fromthe organic industry, and the treatment of issues such as foodsafety and quality by the media ("if it bleeds, it leads") tends tohave a negative impact on consumer perceptions about conventionalfood. Until recently, more and more consumers in many countrieswere opting to buy organic food over conventional food, resultingin a radical shift in food retailing. This was due to concerns overchemical residues, food poisoning resulting in recalls, food scaressuch as "mad-cow" disease, issues like gene-modified (GM foods),antibiotics, hormones, cloning and concerns over the way plants andanimals are being grown commercially as food sources. As a resultthere has been an expansion of the organic industry and the supplyof organic foods at farmers' markets, supermarkets and specialtystores. Organic Production and Food Quality: A Down to EarthAnalysis is the first comprehensive book on how organicproduction methods influence the safety and quality of foods, basedon an unbiased assessment of the latest scientific findings. The title is a 'must-have' for everyone working within the foodindustry. * Comprehensive explanation of organic production methods andeffects on the safety and quality of foods * Authoritative, unbiased and up-to-date examination of relevantglobal scientific research * Answers the questions of whether organic food is morenutritious and/or more healthy

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Robert Blair

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Biologische Landwirtschaft Food Marketing & Product Development Food Processing, Production & Manufacture Food Quality Assurance Food Science & Technology Herstellung u. Verarbeitung von Lebensmitteln Lebensmittel / Qualitätskontrolle Lebensmittelforschung u. -technologie Lebensmittelqualität Lebensmittel-Vermarktung u. -Produktentwicklung

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"This comprehensive book is welcome in that it not only coversthe quality of crops in separate chapters on vegetables, fruit andcereal grains but it also deals, in equal measure, with the qualityof meat, milk products and eggs." (The Biologist, March2014) "Everyone with a serious interest in the differences betweenorganic and conventional food should have this book on their coffeetable or bookshelf, because it is the most comprehensive andobjective library of present evidence." (Int. J.Environment & Pollution, 1 May 2013) "Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates throughprofessionals; general readers." (Choice, 1 December2012) "This book by Professor Blair is a very valuable analysis of howorganic food production affects food quality, and the conclusionsand suggestions should be of great interest to all sectors of thefood industry, including researchers and producers. Hopefully thebook will also benefit consumers by encouraging the media and thefood industry to present a more accurate picture of the relativequality of conventional and organic foods." (Asian-AustralasianJournal of Animal Science, 1 May 2012) "This is a remarkable book . . . Everyone with a seriousinterest in the differences between organic and conventional foodshould have this book on their coffee table or bookshelf because itis the most comprehensive and objective library of presentevidence." (Prof. John Hodges, Food and NutritionSciences) "Dr. Blair's book is a comprehensive and balanced review of thescientific literature related to the organic versus conventionaldebate. . . . Each chapter provides an unbiased overview of theliterature related to a particular food item and lets the readerdecide if their preference for or against a particular organic foodis supported by research." (Journal of Applied PoultryResearch, 1 December 2012) "This unique book gives an objective and thorough view of a majorissue in health, nutrition, food quality, the environment and foodproduction systems and is of interest to consumers, farmers,nutritionists, medical specialists, environmentalists andbusinesses in the food chain." (Journal of Tropical AgriculturalAssociation, Winter 2012)
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