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Cold Chain Logistics: A Strategy to Mitigate Global Food Loss

by Raxer X.
03/01/2025
in Industry, Logistics & Transportation

Approximately 20% of the global food supply is lost or wasted annually, resulting in an economic impact of about US $1 trillion each year, as reported by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Food Waste Index Report 2024. This issue not only affects economies but also undermines food security, reduces community incomes, and contributes to increased greenhouse gas emissions from decomposing food.

Differentiating Food Waste and Food Loss

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In discussions about the global food system, ‘food waste’ and ‘food loss’ are terms that describe distinct problems occurring at different stages of the supply chain:

  • Food Waste: This occurs at the consumer and retail levels. Examples include retailers discarding unsold produce due to overstocking or consumers throwing away food that has surpassed its expiration date.
  • Food Loss: This takes place earlier in the supply chain, during harvesting, processing, transportation, or storage. Causes include inadequate infrastructure, improper handling, or insufficient storage facilities, leading to spoilage before products reach retailers.

Addressing food loss presents a significant opportunity for the logistics sector to enhance food availability, reduce environmental impacts, and improve economic outcomes.

Identifying Supply Chain Challenges Leading to Food Loss

Several factors contribute to food loss within the supply chain:

  • Post-Harvest Handling: Immediately after harvest, improper techniques or inadequate on-farm storage can cause produce to deteriorate. In warmer climates, the absence of prompt cooling accelerates spoilage. Many farmers lack access to necessary resources, such as on-site cooling systems, to preserve freshness.
  • Infrastructure Limitations and Regional Disparities: Insufficient infrastructure, including a lack of cold storage facilities and refrigerated transport, leads to delays where produce may be exposed to unfavorable conditions, reducing shelf life. Developed regions may face issues like last-mile delivery inefficiencies, while emerging economies often contend with fundamental challenges such as limited transportation networks and unreliable power supplies.
  • Temperature Control Issues: Even slight deviations from optimal temperature ranges during storage or transit can significantly reduce the quality and marketability of perishable goods. Maintaining consistent temperature control is crucial to prolonging shelf life and ensuring product integrity.

Implementing Cold Chain Logistics to Reduce Food Loss

Cold chain logistics encompasses a comprehensive approach to managing temperature-sensitive products throughout the supply chain, from harvest to consumer. Key components include:

  • Pre-Cooling: Rapidly lowering the temperature of freshly harvested produce to slow down metabolic processes and delay spoilage.
  • Refrigerated Transportation: Utilizing insulated and temperature-controlled vehicles and containers to maintain optimal conditions during the movement of goods.
  • Cold Storage Facilities: Establishing warehouses equipped to store perishable items under controlled temperatures, ensuring products remain fresh until they reach the market.

By integrating these elements, cold chain logistics aims to preserve the quality of perishable goods, thereby reducing food loss, enhancing food security, and supporting economic stability.

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