AGRIC & PHARMACEUTICAL COLD CHAIN INSTITUTE

Cold chain is a meticulously coordinated system of rules and procedures that ensures the temperature control of goods throughout their journey from production to consumption. The primary objective of a cold chain is to preserve the integrity and quality of items like pharmaceutical products (vaccines, blood, etc) or perishable goods, such as fresh produce, seafood, and dairy, by maintaining specific temperature conditions. 

Simply put, the cold chain is like a relay race where the baton represents temperature-sensitive goods like medicine or vaccines. Each runner (transportation stage) needs to pass the baton (goods) quickly and maintain a specific temperature range (like staying within the designated handoff zone).

Examples of Cold Chain Applications:

1. Fresh Farm Produce in Cold Rooms:

Chilled Storage Facilities: Farmers and agricultural traders rely on cold rooms to store perishable products like fruits, vegetables, and dairy. FreezeLink’s cold rooms control temperature and humidity and can control ‘climate’ (for ripening purposes) – all of which can be remotely monitored and adjusted (using electronic sensors, or ‘IoT’). These specialized coolers prevent spoilage and bacterial growth and extend shelf-life. Along with refrigerated trucks, they enable us to connect local factories and farms to global markets. For instance, after harvesting, Farmer Eric places his fresh Miracle Berries (Asaba) promptly into FreezeLink’s cold rooms to preserve their crispness and nutritional value – this dramatically boosted his export revenues and the prospects of his entire ecosystem of smallholder farmers and service providers.  Watch the video here!

2. Transporting Protein (Fish and Chicken) to Foreign Markets:

Refrigerated Trucks: When transporting protein-rich foods like fish and chicken, refrigerated trucks play a crucial role. These vehicles maintain the required low temperatures, ensuring that the products remain fresh and safe during transit. For example, freshly produced dairy is immediately chilled and transported in FreezeLink’s refrigerated trucks to prevent spoilage on their way to the airport and seaport – this ensures that they will be Grade A quality.

 

FreezeLink, armed with cutting-edge technology and a vision to eliminate food and medicine waste, is at the forefront of revolutionizing food security – armed with AI and IoT-equipped cold chain networks, in order to do so. FreezeLink’s AI-driven cold chain is more than technology—it is hope. Together, we create a future where freshness thrives, our planet breathes easier, and lives are safeguarded.