Vol. 7, Special Issue 6 (2019)
Cold chain management in perishable commodities for minimum post-harvest losses: A review
Author(s): Mahendra Kumar Sharma, Sanoj Kumar, Ashok Kumar and Satish Kumar
Abstract: For fruit and vegetable farmers selling directly to consumers, the ability to quickly chill produce after harvest and safely store it until delivery can make or break the value of a crop. Local food systems can contribute to socially, economically, and ecologically beneficial food production for local communities. In order to deliver quality produce to the consumer, local food systems must utilize rapid cooling and cold storage technology. For majority of farmers, a walk-in cooler is one of their first large capital farm expenses. The level of investment varies as per, capacity of the system, area, country and level of expertise, it may go to crores starting from lakhs. For maximum of farmers it is beyond their financial limits. The Coolbot is an innovative cooling device system, which uses an intelligent thermostat system to control a standard room air conditioner to create a small-scale cooler out of a well-insulated room.
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How to cite this article:
Mahendra Kumar Sharma, Sanoj Kumar, Ashok Kumar and Satish Kumar. Cold chain management in perishable commodities for minimum post-harvest losses: A review. International Journal of Chemical Studies. 2019; 7(6): 405-411.
