SECTION II
Material 2.1 |
A simple horticultural chain model. |
Material 2.2 |
Reference reading. Opportunities and challenges for the Latin American & Caribbean horticultural sector. |
SECTION III
Material 3.1 |
The concept of quality from the standpoint of different actors in the chain. |
Material 3.2 |
Reference reading. The concept of quality in the horticultural sector. |
Material 3.3 |
Procedures for quality determination. |
Material 3.4 |
Components of a quality standard for fresh fruits and vegetables. |
Material 3.5 |
Reference reading. Importance of appropriate handling and logistics in post harvest of fresh fruits and vegetables. |
Material 3.6 |
National importance of post-harvest of fruits and vegetables. |
Material 3.7 |
Reference reading. Guidelines for an action plan for quality maintenance and enhancement and improving the efficiency of post-harvest handling systems for fresh fruits and vegetables. |
Material 3.8 |
Case Study. Action plan to assure the quality and improve the efficiency of post-harvest handling systems for Physalis (Cape gooseberry). |
SECTION IV
Material 4.1 |
Case study. Importance of safety in horticulture: implications for demand and trade. |
Material 4.2 |
Reference reading. Importance of food safety in horticulture. |
Material 4.3 |
Codex Food Safety Standards. |
Material 4.4 |
Supplementary standards. |
Material 4.5 |
Reference reading. Programs for safety assurance of fresh fruits and vegetables. |
Material 4.6 |
Hazard analysis in production and post-harvest handling of fresh fruits and vegetables. |
Material 4.7 |
Case study. Action plan to assure safety of Physalis (Cape gooseberry) as fresh produce for export markets. |
Material 4.8 |
Reference reading. Guidelines for action plans to assure safety of fresh fruits and vegetables. |
Material 4.9 |
Hazard identification and control measures. Field visit. |
SECTION V
Material 5.1 |
Reference reading. Implications of certification for the Latin American & Caribbean horticultural sector. |
Material 5.2 |
Working document. Codes of Practice. |
Material 5.3 |
SWOT analysis. |
Material 5.4 |
Action plan, Multiplication plan. |