{"product_id":"cold-chain-management-for-the-fresh-produce-industry-in-the-developing-world","title":"Cold Chain Management for the Fresh Produce Industry in the Developing World","description":"\u003cp\u003eGlobal food losses are a result of a lack of necessary infrastructure, improper food safety handling procedures, and insufficient training for the personnel working in the cold chain. The development of a resource-efficient and energy-smart food supply chain requires a well-integrated evaluation and development of the cold chain. \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCold Chain Management for the Fresh Produce Industry in the Developing World\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e provides a comprehensive review of the benefits of an unbroken cold chain in developing countries and focuses on the critical role of extension education in the implementation of cold chain management. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe unbroken cold chain is essential for all stakeholders in the fresh produce industry to maintain the quality and safety of food products during handling, transporting, and storing in their journey from producer to consumer. Appropriate cold chain management is crucial not only to reduce the postharvest losses and wastages, but also to increase farmers' income, generate employment opportunities, and improve the livelihood of stakeholders along the supply chain. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes case studies for promoting the expansion of existing technologies for cold chain development in Asian, Africa and the Caribbean nations.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eAssesses cold chain management as crucial to the growth of global trade in perishable products with contributions from international organizations, researchers and commercial experts.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eArticulates resilient, sustainable and creative concepts to develop cold chains to enhance food distribution.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book comprises of chapters contributed by the experts and practitioners of cold chain development in developing countries. The authors in the book provide the scenario of cold chain management in the world and discuss the importance of the cold chain as well as the different options and innovations of cooling systems. Chapters also include case studies, success stories, capacity building activities, and other opportunities in cold chain development.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45542327353582,"sku":"9781032126890","price":112.8,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/bookland.com.au\/products\/cold-chain-management-for-the-fresh-produce-industry-in-the-developing-world","provider":"Book Land AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}