Wireless Temperature Monitoring System in a Global Kiwifruit Supply Chain

Bollen, A. F.; Tanner, David J.; Soon, Chin-Boo; East, A.R.; Dagar, A.; Sharshevsky, H.; Mowat, A. D.; Heyes, J.A.; Pelech, Y.

doi:10.17660/actahortic.2015.1091.25

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“…Monitoring products exposed to intermittent and temporary temperature abuses along the cold chain is critical. Wireless temperature‐monitoring technologies, notably radiofrequency identification (RFID) tags, have evolved significantly over the last 2 decades and are now more accurate, more convenient, and available at lower cost (Ruiz‐Altisent and others ; Ruiz‐Garcia and Lunadei ; Bollen and others ; Musa and Dabo ). The application of wireless temperature‐monitoring technologies to measure the temperature of perishable food in real time and to adapt cold chain management accordingly is now an accessible strategy to reduce food waste.…”

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Time–Temperature Management Along the Food Cold Chain: A Review of Recent Developments

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Comp Rev Food Sci Food Safe

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The cold chain is responsible for the preservation and transportation of perishable foods in the proper temperature range to slow biological decay processes and deliver safe and high-quality foods to consumers. Studies show that the efficiency of the cold chain is often less than ideal, as temperature abuses above or below the optimal productspecific temperature range occur frequently, a situation that significantly increases food waste and endangers food safety. In this work, field studies on time-temperature conditions at each critical stage of the cold chain are reviewed to assess the current state of commercial cold chains. Precooling, ground operations during transportation, storage during display at retail and in domestic refrigerators, and commercial handling practices are identified and discussed as the major weaknesses in the modern cold chain. The improvement in efficiency achieved through the measurement, analysis, and management of time-temperature conditions is reviewed, along with the accompanying technical and practical challenges delaying the implementation of such methods. A combination of prospective experimental and modeling research on precooling uniformity, responsive food inventory management systems, and cold chains in developing countries is proposed for the improvement of the cold chain at the global scale.

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Time–Temperature Management Along the Food Cold Chain: A Review of Recent Developments

Mercier

Villeneuve

Mondor

et al. 2017

Comp Rev Food Sci Food Safe

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“…With 14 papers discussing the application of RFID technology in reefer containers, this constitutes another important sub-stream of research (e.g. Amador et al, 2009;Ji and Han, 2012;Bollen et al, 2015;Jim enez-Ariza et al, 2015), surveyed by two review of research the use of sensor networks to monitor fruit during transport. (Costa et al, 2013;Ruiz-Garcia et al, 2007).…”

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The reefer container market and academic research: A review study

Castelein

Geerlings

Duin

2020

Journal of Cleaner Production

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The refrigerated (or 'reefer') container market grows rapidly. Researchers and sector stakeholders increasingly realize that this container market segment has its distinct dynamics and demands. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the reefer container sector, its most important characteristics and trends, and a systematic review of the academic literature on reefer containers and logistics. First the authors outline the characteristics, composition, and development of the reefer container market, showing its growth through modal shift (from conventional reefer ships and airfreight) and differentiation into new cargo markets and niche services. Secondly the authors outline reefer chains in terms of their relevant stages, stakeholders, and processes. Data on insurance claims shows that cold chain failure and cargo loss not only occur due to technical failures, but just as often due to organizational errors e especially due to holdup risk at container transfer points. Thirdly the authors map the present knowledge on reefer containers and reefer transportation through a systematic literature review. The current body of research on reefer containers consists mostly of highly specialized, technical studies on product characteristics and quality preservation, monitoring and control, refrigeration technology, and temperature management. While technological advances in these fields have largely enabled the containerization of cold logistics chains, the first sections of this paper also highlight that many current pressing issues in reefer transportation are logistical and organizational in nature. Therefore, the authors propose a research agenda addressing these overlooked aspects, including supply chain coordination issues and implications of reefer market developments for port policy.

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“…The Centre for Postharvest and Refrigeration Research at Massey University has a strong tradition of conducting research with New Zealand's fruit export industries, and strengthening the cool chain of these industries. Foci of this research are associated with design of packaging to assist cooling and temperature control of fresh produce, (Defraeye et al, 2015;East et al, 2013b;Olatunji et al, 2016;O'Sullivan et al, 2013;O'Sullivan et al, 2016;O'Sullivan et al, 2017;, development of new methods to measure and cool chain systems (East et al, 2009;O'Sullivan et al, 2014;Redding et al, 2016;Huang et al, 2017;Olatunji et al, 2017), measurement of real world cool chain scenarios (East et al, 2003a;Bollen et al, 2015;O'Sullivan, 2016;Shim et al, 2016;Tanner and Paniagua et al, 2014;East et al, 2013a;East et al, 2013c;Paniagua et al, 2012;Zhao et al, 2015) culminating in the development of mathematical models to predict fruit quality based on supply chain temperature information (Hertog et al, 2016;East et al, 2016;East, 2011).…”

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The cold chain in New Zealand – A review

Carson

East

2018

International Journal of Refrigeration

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 An estimated 60 % of food are exports are exported in the refrigerated state.  New Zealand food exports form part of some of the longest cold chains in the world.  Currently, the major research theme related to the cold-chain in New Zealand is focussed around optimising chilling and freezing processes for shelf-life extension. Improving energy efficiency in refrigeration processes is also a significant research theme.

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Wireless Temperature Monitoring System in a Global Kiwifruit Supply Chain

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Time–Temperature Management Along the Food Cold Chain: A Review of Recent Developments

Time–Temperature Management Along the Food Cold Chain: A Review of Recent Developments

The reefer container market and academic research: A review study

The cold chain in New Zealand – A review

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