@article{Salin:145326,
      recid = {145326},
      author = {Salin, Victoria},
      title = {Logistics Analysis of the Pathogen Control Provisions of  the Almond Marketing Order},
      journal = {Journal of Food Distribution Research},
      address = {2012},
      number = {856-2016-58085},
      pages = {13},
      year = {2012},
      abstract = {The Marketing Order for California almonds was amended in  2007 to enhance food safety.
Around 400-500 million pounds  of almonds undergo an added step in processing to reduce  risk
of salmonella contamination. This paper reports on the  logistics necessary for implementing the
program. We use a  linear programming model and assess the uncertain costs of  transportation
and the risks related to regulatory approval  of certain pasteurization technologies. The total cost
of  treatment and the associated logistics is approximately $28  million per year. Capacity for
treatment is adequate. The  pricing of out-sourced treatment services is the main  driver in the
cost estimates.},
      url = {http://ageconsearch.umn.edu/record/145326},
      doi = {https://doi.org/10.22004/ag.econ.145326},
}