ABSTRACT
In the United States, for processed food products, there are two basic or mandatory approaches if manufacturers want to sell their products nationally. The science, technology, and engineering of processed food products are important if they want to manufacture quality products that the consumers prefer. To sell them throughout this country, the manufacturer must comply with federal requirements that are designed to eliminate economic frauds and to protect the public from injuries when consuming the products. This chapter covers olives from the perspectives of the latter approach including the importation of olives.
