ABSTRACT
Residuals are a necessary consequence of processing agricultural raw materials. These residuals, dumped at local landfills and discharged to natural streams, have now become a major environmental concern. Food plants that were built in rural areas a few decades ago are now surrounded by residential neighborhoods. Rising standards of living and education have made the population more sensitive to the environmental issues related to food processing residuals. Environmental protection standards are becoming more stringent, causing disposal costs to escalate. Meeting these challenges of environmental protection and economic competitiveness requires a fresh look at the management of fruit processing residuals.
