The Agriculture-Food Chain Production )Post-Harvest Processing Distribution Consumer Food is processed to extend shelf life, improve digestion,remove toxins and microorganisms,and add value Food processing has changed from art to a science and is highly mechanized. Diverse industry (type,size,duration) Largest industrial energy user in California Changing practices due to pop growth and shifts Low profit margins,older manufacturing plantsFood processing has changed from art to a science and is highly mechanized. • Diverse industry (type, size, duration) • Largest industrial energy user in California • Changing practices due to pop growth and shifts • Low profit margins, older manufacturing plants Production Post-Harvest Processing Distribution Consumer