Cold chain performance issues now and in the future.

HEAP R. D.

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Cold chain performance issues now and in the future.

Author(s) : HEAP R. D.

Type of article: Periodical article, Review

Summary

The cold chain remains one of the most important ways to preserve perishables and deliver them to market in good condition. The various requirements for success in the cold chain are identified, and examples of what can go wrong are given. Environmental issues are considered. Solutions for the future relating to produce, equipment, stowage and handling, and logistics are identified. The main requirements are for education and training and for provision of good operating systems. For the Spanish translation see this Bulletin, reference 2007-0239.

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Original title: Cold chain performance issues now and in the future.
Record ID : 2007-0238
Languages: English
Subject: Environment
Source: IIF, Note Inf./IIR, Inf. Note/Bull. IIF-IIR/www.iifiir.org - vol. 86 - n. 2006-4
Publication date: 2006/07

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See translations: Eficacia de la cadena de frío: claves actuales y futuras.

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Indexing

Themes: Refrigerated transport: general information;
Refrigeration and perishable products: general information;
Cold chain, interfaces;
Packaging
Keywords: Food; Road transport; Cold chain; Chilled food; Logistics; Sea transport; Transport; Recommendation; Review; Frozen food; Handling; Environment; Cold storage; Packaging