The present publication is written by eminent research workers who have been engage in the area of consumer benefits ethical and technological issues. This publication is divided into three volumes. Volume 1 describes preharvest, pathology and some postharvest advances, preharvest and harvesting advances, MAP and coatings, omics and molecular techniques, physiology and disorder. Volume 2 covers postharvest advances, affordable technologies and innovative technique, advances in postharvest treatments, modifies atmosphere packaging/coating, innovative techniques, minimal processing, affordable pre-and postharvest technologies for developing countries, modelling and postharvest chain. Volume 3 focuses on non-destructive techniques consumer preferences and aroma, minimal processing of fruit and vegetables, physiological and biochemical issues, physiology and disorder, controlled atmospheres and non-destructive tools, packaging, transport, distribution and postharvest treatments, nutritional and health promoting compounds, modelling, postharvest strategies and educating consumers. This book will be highly useful for students, teachers, researchers and extension workers engage in horticulture and postharvest management.