Hi there! So in this podcast episode, we are going to discuss something quite amazing, cold chain! This may be a term you've heard before, but let's unpack it together. Cold chain is simply a term used to describe the process of maintaining the unbroken cold storage of a given product between the point of origin and the end user. This is really vital for food, for example, and medication. Actually, did you know that there exists 2 different cold chain styles for these foods? In this article, we will cover these two types, why they are important to keep your food and medicine safe and how to pick one for your company. Let's get started!
The Two Types of Cold Chain:
Static cold chain is the first type of cold chain. This means the waka hokohoko products are kept cold at ambient temperature using gentle and wholesome processes. Such as using ice or special insulated boxes to keep things cool. These methods are handy because these do not require electricity or any complex machine. The other kind is known as cold chain 2. In this type, the products are maintained at a low temperature by appliances such as fridges or freezers. This is critical to some products and these machines are there to hold the punctured temperature and keep it very low.
Importance of Cold Chain Management:
Cold Chain Management — critical for transporting food and medicinal supplies. When their temperature rises, drops, or exceeds appropriate thresholds, products spoil, go bad, and may even fail to function. This can be hazardous and can even cause ill-health amongst people. Say, for example, that ice cream melts and Refreezes — it might not be so palatable upon the refreezing. And that if the medicine gets too hot that it might not do the function that it needs to do with people. This is why selecting an appropriate cold chain type to store the product with should be an imperative to ensure product integrity and safety.
Frozen or Chilled? The Difference:
Static and active cold chain — When you decide about which one is your choice from static and active cold chain, consider if your waka whakamatao product needs frozen or just merely cool. Ice cream, for instance, must be frozen to remain delicious, while fruits and vegetables only have to be cool, not frozen. For a frozen product, you will likely have to utilize an active cold chain. It is because active cold chain keeps operating machines around them to maintain the temperature always very low, which makes sure that they stay frozen.
Selection of Static and Active Cold Chain:
If you have a product that only needs to be chilled, you can choose between static and active cold chain by what you need. The static cold chain is often less expensive than the dynamic cold chain because it does not require special machines or electrical apparatuses. Which is beneficial to businesses because it can cut back on costs. However, it is also prone to unreliability. This is due to reliance on ice, insulation, and packaging for maintaining product coolness. Indirectly, it costs more active cold chain and the reliability of active cold chain is lower. It employs machines with constant temperature at all times, which is essential for delicate goods.
Which Cold Chain to Select for Your Organisation:
Choose it based on a product you are transporting, when it comes to selecting the right cold chain for your business. The cost, reliability and efficiency of the waka iti arumoni product you decide to use, are just a few examples of such factors that you must also think about. An active cold chain may be required (despite the higher price), for example, if you are blocking a lot of frozen products. The reason for that is that maintaining temperature for frozen products is extremely critical. However, if your products merely require chilling and you are budget limited, static cold chain may suit you best. It all comes down to what works for you.
To wrap up, cold chain is essences so, that food and medicine delivery is safe. Both a static or active cold chain must be employed to continuously keep your products at the correct temperatures to prevent spoiling or inefficacy. Not sure what cold chain is best for your business? Hudson has the answer! Delivering solutions for any sized business, this is cold chain done properly. If you want to learn more about how we can help, feel free to contact us today!
