September 2019
Intermediate to advanced
220 pages
5h 56m
English
Sang Moon, Department of Business Administration, Hankyong National University, Anseong, South Korea
This chapter reviews new containers, such as controlled atmosphere (CA) containers and high-insulated containers. Because of the high demand for fresh foods and changes in cold-chain environments, efforts to extend the shelf life of these foods have resulted in the development of new technology that reduces transportation costs. This chapter focuses on how these containers are impacting overall cold chain by reviewing several case studies. CA containers are used to supplement reefer containers. High-insulated containers are developed to enhance insulating performance. The impact ...
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