Abstract: Extent of awareness and compliance on food safety and quality assurance practices of strawberry-based food processors was determined along good manufacturing practices, food acceptability and inclusivity, and product labeling. Differences on extent of awareness and level of compliance when grouped according to position in the enterprise, years of business, and type of food processing facility was also determined. Respondents were 75 food processors from 25 strawberry-based enterprises within Barangays Balili, Betag, Lubas and Puguis, La Trinidad, Benguet. Descriptive-qualitative survey research method was used. Study revealed that strawberry-based food processors are Completely Aware on all identified practices. Product labeling regulations obtained the highest awareness rating of 3.94. Awareness when grouped according to type of food processing facilities was seen to significantly differ. Level of compliance of respondents on all standard practice identified is seen to be of Moderate Level. GMP regulations obtained the highest compliance level with 3.84 mean rating. No significant differences on level of compliance were seen when identified clusters are considered. Most common factors for non-compliance of food processors include their limitations of available financial and physical resources to comply with these regulations.
Keywords: Compliance, Food Safety, Quality Assurance, Strawberry-based Food Processors, La Trinidad.
Title: Compliance on Food Safety and Quality Assurance Practices of Strawberry-Based Food Processors in La Trinidad, Benguet
Author: Manuel M. Dorado, Jr.
International Journal of Thesis Projects and Dissertations (IJTPD)
Vol. 12, Issue 1, January 2024 - March 2024
Page No: 39-53
Research Publish Journals
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Published date: 30-January-2024
