Much of the research conducted on Omega-3s began when scientists studied the Inuit (Eskimo) people of Greenland in the 1970s. While their diet was very high in fat from eating whale, seal and salmon, they suffered far less from certain diseases than their European counterparts. This led to the realization of Omega-3s and the potential health benefits they provide.

Description: The third in a series of award-winning publications on proper transportation of perishables. Here you'll find comprehensive information on protecting the product from the temperature extremes that are common in airfreight, selecting the proper boxes for shipment, how to plan a load, product compatibility, loading air freight containers, and how to monitor and record temperature during transit. The publication also describes the advantages and disadvantages of air freight and describes the services provided by freight forwarders.

Authors: James F. Thompson, C.F.H. Bishop, Patrick E. Brecht, 2004 – 22 pages