Raw Material Scarcity and Overproduction in the Food Industry [Paperback]

This book describes the consequences of an increased demand for food for human consumption for the global food industry. In four concise chapters, the authors explore the trend for the overproduction of food, the concomitant diminution of raw materials and the increase in environmental concerns. Chapter one describes the variations in biochemical properties of fishmeal depending on the season and geographical location. Chapter two discusses how the expansion of cropland and pastures to meet the rising demand for food is damaging the environment, while chapter three examines the impact of bee viruses on food crops and production. Lastly, the fourth chapter addresses the issue of food adulteration and provides specific examples of fraud in the American dairy industry. This book is of interest to researchers working in the area of food production in academia and industry, as well as certification and scientific bodies involved in food inspection.

Seasonal variation and biochemical composition of fishmeal.- Water, Carbon and Phosphorus Footprint Concerns in the Food Industry.- Bee Viruses and the Related Impact on Food Crops Worldwide.- Food Adulteration Episodes: The Impact of Frauds in the American Market of Dairy Raw Materials.

Suresh D. Sharma, Ph.D., is an Assistant Research Professor at the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Penn State University (Pennsylvania, USA). His research focuses on understanding diabetes, sleep apnea and various viral diseases at the molecular level. Dr. Sharma has published numerous papers in international, peer-reviewed journals, and has presented talks at several international conferences and symposiums. He is also a member of the American Society of Virology.

Arpan R. Bhagat, Ph.D., FSPCA PCQI Lead Instructor, received his M.S. from the University of Georgia and Ph.D. from Purdue University. Between 2009 and 2018, he worked in the RTE mel#A