a) reception and storage, for a specified time, of raw and auxiliary materials such as fruits, packages, sugar, salt, etc. in some cases, "raw materials" are pigs, calves, lambs, or chickens.
b) processing and packing. by-products, water products, and wastewater products are removed. at the same time, auxiliary systems and materials are consumed (components of product formulation, packages, etc.).
c) Quality control
d) storage and shipment of final products