Food and beverage operations refer to those industrial processes which
are used in the preparation and distribution of food for commercial
purposes. Some of the common examples of food service industry are
restaurants, cafeterias, catering services, etc. The companies involved
in these activities are called food service distributors. These
distributors undertake a variety of operations such as menu planning,
food storage, transportation and restaurant management. Food safety and
preservation is an important aspect of this industry. Chilling,
freezing, salting, canning, smoking and dehydration are frequently used
by food service providers to increase the longevity of food. The book
aims to shed light on some of the unexplored aspects of food and
beverage operations. It outlines the processes and applications related
to this field. Those in search of information to further their knowledge
will be greatly assisted by this book