the process of treating and handling food to stop or slow down spoilage and thus allow for longer storage
Processing
turning raw agricultural products into consumable food
Distribution
marketing, transporting, merchandising and selling of any item
FDA
Food & Drug Administration; a federal agency responsible for safety of national food supply, veterinary drugs and biological products
FSIS
Food Safety & Inspection Service; health agency of the federal government responsible for ensuring that the nations' commercial supply of meat, poultry and egg products
are safe
USDA
United States Department of Agriculture; main agency of the federal government that oversees agriculture
Byproducts
a secondary or incidental product
Preservation
the process of treating and handling food to stop or slow down spoilage and thus allow for longer storage
Processing
turning raw agricultural products into consumable food
Distribution
marketing, transporting, merchandising and selling of any item
