Antonio Gomes SoaresDr. Antonio Gomes Soares has a background in Food Science and Technology and Postharvest Technology research. He is currently a scientific researcher at Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation - EMBRAPA Food Technology in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. e is also a Scientific Responsible Researcher for the Postharvest Technology Scientific Area. He was a member of 25 research projects between 1985 and 2020, which coordinated 13 of them. His main research activities are associated with Food Chemistry, Food Science, Food Quality Control, Postharvest Technology, Edible Coatings, Innovative Packaging Materials for fruit and vegetables (Mango, papaya, strawberry, heart of palm, persimmon, minimally processed vegetables, cassava, tomatoes, ginger, green coconut). Read More Read Less