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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Perishable commodities Perishable commodities The term 'Perishable commodities ' as it applies to the area of agriculture can be defined as ' Farm goods that prior to processing cannot be stored for a substantial period of time without excessive loss through deterioration or spoilage. Examples of perishable commodities are fresh fruits and vegetables, meat and poultry. Most of the commodities purchased by the Agricultural Marketing Service under Section 32 authority are perishable items'. Previous 5 Terms: periodic table periodontics Periods Of Care (Hospice) Periphyton Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) of 1930 Next 5 Terms: peristalith peristeronic peristerophily Peritoneal Dialysis Peritoneal Dialysis (Pd) About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.