ShareInvitation: IIR Seminar on the "Logistics For Transport Of Foodstuffs Under Controlled Temperatures In Hot Countries"
IIR Seminar on the "Logistics For Transport Of Foodstuffs Under Controlled Temperatures In Hot Countries” October 25-26, 2016, in Tunis, Tunisia
The IIR makes its mark in the Transport Of Foodstuffs Under Controlled Temperatures In Hot Countries
We are delighted to invite you to the IIR Seminar on the "Logistics For Transport Of Foodstuffs Under Controlled Temperatures In Hot Countries” and an IIR Working Group meeting on The Cold Chain in Hot Countries
In hot countries, where microbial growth is faster as a result of high temperatures, the use of refrigeration must be regarded as essential.
Around 80% of the world’s population lives in developing countries (the majority of these countries have a hot climate: equatorial, tropical or Mediterranean) and it is estimated that 50% of the population of these countries live in towns with increasingly severe food supply problems as they are still without refrigeration.
However, in hot developing countries, the emphasis is put on an increase in agricultural production and they are very little inclined to refrigerate agricultural products. This is the reason why post-production losses are considerable, whether in the field, during transportation, in storage or during distribution. These losses can be defined as "a decrease in food quantity or quality".
Why organise these strategic meetings?
According to the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR), establishing cold chains for foodstuffs in developing countries to the same standard as in industrialised countries would allow these countries to have at least 15% more food availability.
For these reasons, the IIR Working Group on Cold Chain in Hot Countries and the IIR Sub-Commission CERTE on Test Stations will organise an IIR Seminar on the Logistics For Transport Of Foodstuffs Under Controlled Temperatures In Hot Countries on October 25, 2016, in Tunis, Tunisia, followed by an IIR Working Group meeting on The Cold Chain in Hot Countries on October 26, 2016.
The seminar is supported by the General Direction of Food Industries of the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Please note that the working languages of this seminar will be French and English.
- *Register here* Number of places limited!
- Consult the agenda
If you require an Invitation Letter to obtain a visa, please contact us at iif-iir@iifiir.org
Disbursements and travel costs:
Registration for the seminar and meeting is free of charge.
Travel and accommodation costs are the responsibility of each participant.
Lunches will be provided on 25 and 26 October courtesy of the organisers.