Food Cold Chain Management System – From a Structured Theoretical Analysis to a Conceptual Framework on Perishable Commodities in India

The document discusses the need for an effective cold chain management system in India to minimize post-harvest losses of perishable commodities, which currently result in significant food waste. It highlights the existing bottlenecks in India's cold chain infrastructure, including inadequate storage facilities and unorganized supply chain management, that prevent optimal handling and distribution of agricultural produce. The conclusion calls for government intervention and investment to enhance cold storage, refrigerated transport, and overall logistics management to ensure food security.