From the first experiments to today’s global networks, this history tracks how frozen and chilled meats moved around the world—and why it matters.
This nonfiction study surveys the development, methods, and markets of the frozen meat trade. It covers how preparation, transport, and distribution evolved, and what factors shaped the rise of major ports, shipping routes, and regulatory frameworks.
- Learn how ships, cold stores, and rail systems connected farmers to retailers across continents.
- See how by-products and alternate products expanded the trade beyond whole carcasses.
- Understand the regulatory and market forces that influenced pricing, quality, and access to different ports.
- Explore case histories of key hubs like Liverpool, London, and Manchester, and the roles of major exporters.
Ideal for readers of industrial history, economic history, and the global food supply chain, this edition offers a clear, factual view of a pivotal era in modern meat commerce.