Abstract
The paper considers technology and scale choice in milk processing in Kenya - specifically in an area remote from large-scale processing facilities. Raw material deterioration is of paramount concern, together with insertion of modern small-scale technology into the established marke structure. UHT (ultra high temperature) treatment significantly increases the shelf life of processed milk over raw milk, but 'diseconomies of small-scale' associated with miniaturising the modern technology endangers economic viability by comparison with larger scale plants using the same technology type. The small-scale modern technology is therefore in danger of 'falling between two stools'.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Science, Technology and Development |
| Subtitle of host publication | North-South Co-operation |
| Editors | Mozammel Huq, Prabhakara Bhatt, Chris Lewis, Ahmed Shibli |
| Place of Publication | London |
| Pages | 187-198 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Publication status | Published - 20 Feb 1991 |
Keywords
- science and state
- developing countries
- technology
- technology transfer