...techniques used for reducing spoilage, retain the quality of the product, guarantees a cost efficient delivery and maintaining ideal storage conditions for perishables products from the point of origin to the point of consumption in the food supply chain. Background Cold Chain Logistics is the logistics system that provides ideal condition to the temperature sensitive perishable goods from the point of origin to the point of consumption through thermal and refrigerated packaging methods and the logistical planning to protect the integrity of these shipments. The Cold Chain logistics infrastructure generally consists of: Pre-cooling facilities, Cold storage, Refrigerated Carriers, Packaging, Warehousing, Information Management System, Traceability and Financial & Insurance Institution. A Cold Chain is a temperature controlled supply chain which begins at pre-cooling stage prior to shipping. It involves a temperature and moisture controlled transportation and storage of refrigerated goods and frozen goods. With the growing demand of the fast food, ready meal and frozen products, Logistics organization are seeking for better cold chain solutions. Organizations are using several food temperature levels to suit the different food items. Frozen, cold chilled, medium chilled, exotic chilled are some of the frequently used nomenclature with specified product range, depending on the products, weather it is a meat, or banana, or potatoes, or ice-cream. The success of implementing...
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...Sector Coverage A pril 15, 2008 Indian Processed Food Industry Opportunities Galore Industry Overview Global Processed Food Industry Indian Processed Food Industry Processed Food Industry - A Sunrise sector Where the opportunity lies- areas for investment Industry Analysis Driving Forces Major Challenges Indian Food Processing Industry by sectors Diary Fruits and Vegetable Grains Meat and Poultry Fish Packaged/Convenience Food Aerated Soft Drinks, Packaged drinking water Exports FDI in Food Processing Government Regulation and support Regulatory framework Outlook Initiating Coverage Lakshmi Energy & Foods Ruchi Soya Analyst - Nisha Harchekar nishaharchekar@way2wealth.com Sectors - FMCG, Pharma, Entertainment WAY2WEALTH Securities Pvt. Ltd., 15/A Chander Mukhi, Nariman Point, Mumbai - 400 021. Tel: +91 22 4019 2900 email: research@way2wealth.com website: www.way2wealth.com Indian Processed Food Industry Sector Coverage Opportunities Galore Executive Summary The size of global processed food industry is estimated to be valued around US $3.6 trillion and accounts for three-fourth of the global food sales. Despite its large size, only 6% of processed foods are traded across borders compared to 16% of major bulk agricultural commodities. Indian food-processing industry is miniscule in comparison and is estimated to be US $40 billion and is likely to grow at over 10%, on the basis of an expected GDP growth rate of...
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