This is a really impressive manual published by UNIDO.
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The manual covers the following subjects with the focus being on the post production processes used including a very informative section on essential oils.
- Major spice crops in world trade
- Economic Impact and Trade
- Products
- Post-Production
- Operations Losses
- Pest control
- Economic and Social Considerations
Food Processors are well equiped with knowledge and equipment that could be adapted to the production of herbs, spices or essential oils. They, therefore, have an opportunity to consider changing or expanding their business.