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Wi-17 Competitive Position of the Western Region in 



Marketing Frozen Fruits and Vegetables » To (1) study the 

 trends in the production of fruits and vegetables and in 

 the relative quantities consumed in fresh, frozen, and 

 canned form; (2) determine factors influencing cost and 

 efficiency in the processing, distribution, and retailing 

 of frozen fruits and vegetables; (3) relate these factors 

 to the competitive position of the major producing States 

 and regions and to past trends and present organization of 

 the industry; and (k) project an efficient pattern for the 

 future development of the industry. 



Calif. I-B; Hawaii I-H; Oreg. I-G; Wash. I-G. 



HM-19 Economic and Engineering Studies of Fruit and 

 Vegetable Handling, Packing, and Packaging * To (l) 

 determine the basic physical and economic relationships 

 involved in the handling and packing of western fruits 

 and vegetables; (2) indicate how changes in plant organ- 

 ization and operation influence efficiency and costs; 

 (3) devise new and improved equipment and containers and 

 to determine how these influence plant operations and 

 packing and shipping costs; and (U) develop, on the basis 

 of the above, practical methods for improving the packing 

 and packaging of fruits and vegetables under western 

 conditions. 



Calif. I-G; Idaho I-G; Oreg. I-G; Wash. I-G. 



