Fully refrigerated supply chains could halve global food waste, study finds

The GCCA urges swift policy action to help Africa’s cold chain logistics bolster food supply resilience amid power outages and load-shedding challenges.

Despite ongoing and severe geopolitical and environmental challenges, the seaborne trade in perishable products has staged a strong recovery this year. Further growth is expected as inflation rates across the world continue to fall and expenditure on protein, fresh fruit and vegetables rises.

Port Houston is now approved by APHIS to handle cold treatment cargo, allowing it to manage a wider range of temperature-sensitive perishable products.

The Global Cold Chain Alliance supports the European Industrial Deal through the Antwerp Declaration, advocating for investment in cold chain infrastructure.

The impact of elections in India, Mexico, the European Parliament, and the United States, could introduce further uncertainty to supply chain risks in 2025.

Innovations in energy-efficient refrigeration technologies and sustainable materials contribute to a greener cold chain, aligning with global green initiatives.