Food, flowers, pharmaceuticals, chemicals and other perishables are potentially high-profit products, but current cold chain conditions in China are dismal. Shipping and storage of fruits and vegetables is low quality due to a shortage of refrigerated trucks. Companies struggle to find good third party logistics providers, often having to go it alone. "China's cold-chain infrastructure is still fragmented, under-funded, and scrambling to keep up with soaring demand."
Also in China, cold chain begs improvement
Serious problems exist in the processing, packaging and transportation of perishable goods in China.
May 31, 2007
Machinery Basics
New ebook focused on cartoning equipment
Read about the various types of cartoning equipment, how to select the right one, and common pitfalls to avoid. Plus, read equipment advice from CPGs for ultimate cartoning success.
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