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Postharvest Video Library

A collection of Postharvest Videos, created by UC Davis Postharvest Specialists and others, and accessible via YouTube. They are organized under the following topics:

Additionally, a number of postharvest videos are available for purchase the the University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources' (ANR) Online Catalog.

Harvest & Postharvest Handling Systems
Details regarding commong handling practices employed during the harvest, cooling and postharvest handling of various horticultural crops.

Small Scale Postharvest Handling

  • Cold Storage for Small Farms. How to construct a small-scale cold storage room, and other options for cold storage at small farms (written by Jim Thompson and Marita Cantwell). (1993)
    [Part 1] [Part 2]

  • Small-scale postharvest handling practices for horticultural crops. English (1999)
    [Part 1] [Part 2] [Part 3]

  • Small-scale postharvest handling practices for horticultural crops. Spanish (1999) (Practicas de manejo posthcosecha a pequena escala de productos hortofruticolas.)
    [Part 1] [Part 2] [Part 3] [Part 4]

  • Small-scale postharvest handling practices for horticultural crops French (1999) (Méthodes de manutention en post-récolte des produits horticoles pour petites exploitants.)
    [Part 1] [Part 2] [Part 3]

Transportation

  • Loading Makes the Difference. Illustrates and gives pointers regarding proper loading for the transportation of perishable horticultural commodity (fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers and fresh-cut products) hauling vehicles. Presented by Jim Thompson, Tom Hinsch and Bob Kasmire. (1989)

Produce Food Safety

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Sprouts:

  • Safer Processing of SproutsLogo: U.S. Food and Drug Administration Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
    The California Department of Public Health, Food and Drug Branch and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition jointly developed this video in cooperation with the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, university researchers, and industry representatives to assist the industry in producing a safer product. The video may also be useful for retailers, regulators, and anyone working with the industry that wants to better understand the product and current recommendations for best production. (2000)

    Topics covered in the video:

    Module 1. Introduction to Food Safety
    Module 2. Requirements and Guidelines for Sprouters
    --- Part 1, Part 2
    Module 3A. Growing, Harvesting, Milling and Transportation and Storage
    --- Part 1, Part 2
    Module 3B. Sprout production
    --- Part 1, Part 2
    Module 3C. Seed Treatment
    Module 3D. Sampling and Microbiological Testing
    --- Part 1, Part 2
    Module 3E. Cleaning and Sanitizing Equipment and Facilities
    --- Part 1, Part 2
    Module 4. Personnel Practices
    --- Part 1, Part 2
    Module 5. Review and Additional Materials
    Key words: Food Safety, Sprouts, Produce, Microbial Contamination, Best Practices

Cantaloupe:

  • With Consumers in Mind: Growing, Handling & Shipping CA Cantaloupes (Dr. Trevor Suslow, 2005) [Part 1] [Part 2]
    Developed by Dr. Trevor Suslow at UC Davis, under funding from USDA CSREES and the CA Cantaloupe Advisory Board, and in collaboration with the California Melon Research Board this video provides general background and aspects of interest to foodservice buyers and retailers, detailing cantaloupe shed and field packing, California environmental conditions where melons are grown, scientific studies on cantaloupe safety, worker hygiene best practices, equipment sanitation best practices and shed packing best practices.

  • Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Guidlines for the California Cantaloupe Industry (Dr. Trevor Suslow, 2005) [Part 1] [Part 2]
    Developed by Dr. Trevor Suslow at UC Davis, under funding from USDA CSREES and the CA Cantaloupe Advisory Board, and in collaboration with the California Melon Research Board this video is directed at the growers and primary supplies of cantaloupe, detailing Good Agricultural Practices during the production, handling and postharvest handling of California grown cantaloupe. Issues addressed in the video include safe water use, safe soil amendment application and how to reduce the potential for microbial contamination. The video also provides recommendations regarding food safety best practices for worker training, field and harvest sanitation, postharvest packing house operations, shed packing operations and transportation to markets.

  • Also of interest: "Salmonella and Cantaloupe: What Can Consumers Really Do" (Dr. Trevor Suslow, March 2008), and "Compilation of Research Citations on the Microbiological Safety and Risk Reduction Interventions for Fresh and Fresh-cut Melons" (Carol D'lima and Trevor Suslow, April 2008). Both are PDF articles.

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Handwashing/Hygiene/Washing Produce:

  • Proper Handwashing and Good Hygiene in the Produce Industry (2005)
    Developed by the International Food Safety Network (iFSN) at KSU, this short practical educational video covers the importance of worker hygiene and in particular proper hand washing techniques for produce handlers.

  • How to Properly Wash Your Produce
    Dr. Christine Bruhn, Director of the Center for Consumer Research at U.C. Davis provides up-to-date, easy to understand information that consumers can use for safe in-home handling and preparation of fresh produce.

Home Consumption: Quality & Safety

Fresh-cut Produce:

Flowers & Ornamentals
  • Roses & the Effects of Ethylene Exposure. Time lapse photography. (2007)
    [Part 1] [Part 2]



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