The International Institute of Refrigeration says an improved cold chain would avoid 290 million tonnes of food losses, or 55% of the food losses attributable to the current cold chain. An improved global cold chain would also allow a reduction of almost 50% of the CO2 emissions of the current cold chain. The Institute is urging that the cold chain must become a national priority, not only in terms of food safety and health, but also in terms of contributing to the fight against global warming.
