II. ENERGY AND MANPOWER REQUIREMENTS

The requirement of adequate quantities of electricity, potable water and other subsidiary services is considerable, and depends on the size of the operation. Energy consumption per kg of product is usually less in larger operations. It is mainly required for the high temperature and washing operations, although there are additional energy requirements for ancillary operations such as fuel for fishing boats and transport, electricity for cold stores, etc.

The running of any canning plant is a complex operation requiring personnel trained in disciplines such as engineering, food technology and microbiology. In many less developed countries such personnel are not available and reliance on foreign expertise will inevitably increase costs.