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(Source: UN's Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO) Report On Global Food Losses and Food Waste.)
The perishable sector includes food and beverages, which have a limited shelf life and requires special care during transport, handling, and storage. It includes fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, seafood, and dairy products. The industry has several stages that encompass production, packaging, storage, transportation, and distribution.
A study by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in 2019 revealed that 14% of all food waste occurs between harvest and retail, worth about $400 billion. This research highlights the need for measures to be put in place to consistently monitor perishable goods like food and beverages while they are being transported.
The constant challenge faced by businesses involved in the perishables industry is to achieve end-to-end real-time visibility in order to understand whether their products are delivered according to specifications received from clients. Any spoilage during distribution or late delivery of products can negatively affect business reputation and client relationships.
Meat and seafood are two high-value items that are most susceptible to spoilage in the perishables industry. For that reason, it's necessary to handle these products carefully to prevent temperature excursions and cold chain breaches. Likewise, there are some other challenges that the perishable food and beverages industry faces:
Damage & Spoilage