Temperatures Injurious to Food Products in Storage and During Transportation, by Henry Eugene Williams, explains how heat and cold affect perishable goods and what you can do to protect them.
The guide compiles practical observations from merchants and shippers to help you plan safe storage and shipments.
Designed for anyone involved in handling fruits, vegetables, dairy, meat, fish, and other perishables, it covers the key ideas of protecting shipments from frost and excess heat, ensuring proper air circulation in cars, and using weather information to time deliveries. The advice focuses on real-world conditions and actionable steps you can apply in farming, packing, and transport contexts.
- Specific temperature ranges and conditions that can injure different commodities, and when to adjust for motion, unloading, or climate.
- Storage methods for apples, potatoes, celery, and other produce, including well‑ventilated cellars and controlled environments.
- Guidelines for slaughtering, curing, and storing meat, including temperature targets and the timing of cooling and aging processes.
- How to use daily weather reports and forecasts to protect shipments, optimize routes, and decide on transport modes.
Ideal for readers involved in farming, food distribution, cold storage, and logistics who want practical, ready-to-use guidance on keeping perishable goods safe and fresh.