Antitrust enforcement makes it difficult to test theories of cartel formation because most attempts to form cartels are blocked. However, federal laws allow U.S. produce growers to operate marketing cartels through devices called marketing orders. These cartels use quantity controls and quality...

PrefaceAbout the Authors1 Post-Harvest Technology: An Introduction2 Harvesting of Horticultural Crops3 Post-harvest Handling4 Packaging of Horticultural Products5 Hygiene and Sanitation in Post-harvest Handling6 Post-harvest Quality and Safety Management7 Processing of Fruits and Vegetables8...