Introduction to the Value Added Food Industry

a. What is Value added food? USDA Definition, other definitions, examples Industry Description: Types of V-A Foods, V-A Food Markets, Size of Market, Market Share, Per capita expenses b. Key resources: SBC, NCDA Div of Marketing, USDA AMS, BRFV, NCSU Food Science c. Major Trends d. V-A Foods in Western NC—Market opportunities for new and expanding businesses

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