China plans cold chain regime for food logistics as spoilage limits volumes

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China is to act over concerns of inadequate cold chain infrastructure for food logistics.

Just 20% of perishables transported within the country move in refrigerated conditions, and spoilage is up to 30%.

The State Council, the nation’s cabinet, has issued a document that calls for the creation of a cold chain logistics system to improve food safety, the Xinhua news agency reports.

It wants to establish a cold chain temperature tracking system and build up infrastructure, both in producing regions and consumer markets.

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