Target Consumers
• It is important to know for whom the preserved food is being produced.
• Nutritional requirements and food restrictions apply to different population groups.
• Food poisoning can be fatal, especially in infants, pregnant women, the elderly, and those with depressed immune systems.
• The legal aspects of food preservation are different in foods produced for human or animal consumption.
• Thus, it is necessary to consider the group for whom the products are being manufactured.