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other packing houses in the State of Hawaii. All of these facilities, (capital expenditures ) <br /> are fixnded by on-going business establishments and not by government subsidies. The <br /> process is quite simple in principle. Papayas are exposed to moist heated air under <br /> carefully controlled conditions until all parts of the fruit reach at least 117°F (47.2°C) and <br /> <br /> then rapidly cooled under acold-water shower. <br /> According to our experience, vapor-heat offers the following benefits: <br /> i. It is the only quarantine treatment approved by both the U.S. and Japan <br /> governments. <br /> z. There are no health questions associated with the process. <br /> 3. Unlike the double-dip process, all stages of ripeness may be treated. <br /> 4. Treated fruit appear to be less prone to bacterial and mold decay. The so-called <br /> hot-water dip treatment for decay control is unnecessary. <br /> 5. Consumer acceptance has been excellent. Some consumers prefer vapor-heat <br /> treated fruits for their milder flavor and long shelf-life. <br /> The capital investment for avapor-heat plant is substantial, but this would probably be <br /> the case for any modern high-tech treatment facility. Hawaiian Host's total investment in <br /> its processing plant was approximately 5-million dollars. I think most people would agree <br /> this is a strong commitment to the industry. <br /> As stated earlier we are neither for nor against irradiation. We are, however, unclear <br /> as to the intended use of the proposed irradiation plant. After testing, and assuming the <br /> results are favorable, will the irradiation plant be used as a commercial facility to compete <br /> against privately-funded plants? If so, we question the propriety of such use and think <br /> <br />