This third volume in the Handbook of Food Science and Technology Set explains the processing of raw materials into traditional food (bread, wine, cheese, etc.). The agri-food industry has evolved in order to meet new market expectations of its products; with the use of separation and assembly...

Intro -- THE PRICE OF FOOD -- CONTENTS -- PREFACE -- PRICE DETERMINATION IN AGRICULTURALCOMMODITY MARKETS:APRIMER* -- ABSTRACT -- INTRODUCTION -- AGRICULTURAL COMMODITY MARKETFUNDAMENTALS MARKET STRUCTURE AND PRICES -- What's Behind Market Price Differences -- Key Role of Market Information --...