 Projects
Fields of expertise and implemented projects
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Latvia/Russia
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Setting up the organization and providing on the job training programs for staff at logistics companies regarding all aspects of logistics, normal day-to-day office work and operational activities.
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Bangladesh
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| Study the horticultural crop industry in the country, make recommendations for improvements, and conduct training programs on production and post-harvest technology and handling of crops. |
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North Africa
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| Prepare, submit and present report on the status of the production and handling of food crops in the Elmaghreb region (Algeria, Libya, Malta, Morocco, Tunisia) and recommendations for improvements. |
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Croatia
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Assist national vegetable growers association with elaboration of business plans, introduction of internationally accepted quality standards for vegetables and the introduction of market information systems on production and vegetable trade.
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Guatemala
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Identification of market opportunities for production and establishment of a farm development plan (including financial and marketing plan) for local agricultural business.
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USA
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| Collaborate in USAID-sponsored training program on small-size farm management for Egyptian farmers. |
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Germany
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| Conduct risk analysis concerning potential temperature and contamination damages of a slaughterhouse with ammonia refrigeration system, including proposals for risk reduction. |
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Bulgaria
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Strategic marketing planning and business development of wholesale markets in different regions; simultaneously create agricultural marketing advisory centers linked to these regional markets.
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India
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| Provide hands-on training on handling, storage and post-harvest management of fresh produce. |
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Mexico
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| Advise regional authorities on training of producers, researchers, and government personnel on production, quality control and post-harvest handling and technology of horticultural crops (bananas, mangoes, limes, vegetables). |
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USA
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Investigate the interaction of ethylene-inhibitor (AVG) and storage temperature on the ripening of peach, nectarine and plum fruits.
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Morocco
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Advise on modernization of semi-processed fruit production plant.
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Italy
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Co-edit the FAO compendium and the FAO internet publications on post-harvest horticultural products.
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Vietnam
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| Advise the government and mango growing association in the Mekong Delta on improving the supply chain quality in order to sell goods in Metro food retail stores in Germany. |
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Germany
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| Marketing and sales support for export packed, added value of vegetables to German food retail chains. |
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Mexico
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| Identify potential projects/products/sites to export fresh horticultural crops from Mexico to Europe, North America and Asia and to ensure their quality and marketing. |
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Egypt
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| Provide training for mango producers, exporters, researchers, and government personnel involved in this industry. |
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Netherlands
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Operational support attracting flows of perishable goods to international ports and investment promotion among cold storage and warehouse operators.
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USA
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Assessment of markets, competitive factors, investments, revenues, operational and transport related issues for project involving the construction of portside cold storage and outer harbor reefer ship terminal.
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Denmark
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| Expert opinion for the use at the Danish Supreme Court concerning alleged temperature damages of frozen shrimps during the transport from Greenland to Japan. |
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Peru
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| Participate in international “cold chain”-project and hold presentation on proper handling procedures. |
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India
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| Collaborate with regional government on establishing integral handling of bananas. |
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China
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Advise engineering firms and frozen wonton and dumpling processors on modernizing warehousing designs and freezing operations.
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Ukraine
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Development and implementation of a marketing strategy for processed agricultural products, based on the value chain approach, including market research, product development, sales organization and promotion.
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Egypt
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Provide training in food safety, post-harvest handling of fruits, and HACCP.
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Indonesia
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| Study the status of “the cold chain for food handling” and work with producers/companies to improve their operations. |
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Jordan
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| Hold presentation on cold chain improvement and food handling and storage procedures. |
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Germany
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| Investigate the causes for the temperature damage to 700 to of bananas on a refrigerated cargo vessel. |
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Mexico
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Organize the trade promotion of processed agricultural products like fruit juices, concentrates, preserved food, and frozen food and vegetables, including analysis of the trade and production areas and assessment of export capacity.
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Armenia
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Draw up recommendations for the agro-business reform in the Lori Marz province.
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USA
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Preliminary design for rail and truck connected cold storage facility, including market and revenue review and financial feasibility tests.
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Netherlands
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| Technical and commercial reorganization of automated refrigerated warehouse of frozen mushroom processor. |
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Philippines
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Conduct seminars and workshops on handling and storage of perishable produce.
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Germany/Worldwide
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| Assist in the development of a new industry quality standard for the improvement of the cold chain during transportation by air, sea or road and related short/long term storage |
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Chile/Mexico/USA
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| Supervise the development of technology, application practices, R&D, training, etc. for an international producer of applications for modified/controlled atmospheres for transport of perishable food. |
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Ukraine
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Assist in the modernization of privatized ice-cream and deep-freezing facilities in Kiev and Dnepropetrovsk.
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Belgium
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Supervise and monitor the local and provincial structures of around 7,000 farmers and horticulturists, organized in cooperatives for credit, purchase, insurance, machinery, self-help and guilds.
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Panama
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Site surveys for ´near port´ location of center for local imports and regional re-distributor of perishable consumer products from the USA.
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Denmark
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| Management support for national distribution center with fully automated high-bay storage and order picking operation. |
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Ireland
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Research among leading Dutch retailers regarding marketing opportunities for chilled and frozen foods (branded and private label).
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USA
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Consult on and investigate the role of coatings on the post-harvest ripening of avocado, mango, papaya, lime and cantaloupe.
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Turkmenistan
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Analysis of input/output balance for agricultural inputs; identification of commercial opportunities and commercial infrastructure for farmers association.
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Spain
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| Pre-feasibility report for an advanced technology refrigerated terminal with integrated automated pallet handling in the Port of Valencia. |
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Jordan
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| Develop resource material on improvement of perishable produce handling, storage, processing capabilities and HACCP. |
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France/UK/Germany
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| Feasibility study for frozen avocado and potato products in Europe on behalf of for North American manufacturer. |
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Bulgaria
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Organize various training courses and seminars dealing with farmers associations, marketing of fruit and vegetables, and management of agricultural extension services.
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Ukraine
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Privatization of wholesale distribution structures in Donetsk and Dniepropetrovsk: production and sales analysis; develop, test and introduce packaging material and brand name.
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USA
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Investigate the effect of ethylene inhibitor on maintaining the quality of apples in cold storage.
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Greece
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| Design and installation of refrigeration system on behalf of distribution warehouse. |
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America, Asia and Africa
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| Conduct workshops on perishable food production, handling, quality and distribution. |
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Netherlands
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Strategic advice on long-term trends and developments in European distribution industry for warehousing and distribution company of frozen foods.
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Belgium
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| Organize annual two-day education program for international refrigerated warehouse operators. |
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Guatemala
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| Cooperate in programs to provide technical consultation and training for fruit and vegetables growers. |
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Russia
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| Feasibility study for Port of St. Petersburg refrigerated cargo terminal, involving market analysis, development of financial analysis format and investment/cost/revenue estimates. |
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India
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| Cooperate with government agencies on developing report on fresh produce packaging and handling center at New Delhi airport. |
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USA/Canada
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| Development of combined rail and truck routes for shipping hardy fruits and vegetables across the continent. |
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Germany
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Management support for cold storage and warehousing activities of regional chain of cold stores; strategic reorientation and upgrading of facilities.
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Moldova
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| Advise on the modernization of greenhouse and vegetable cultivation in Comrat. |
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Yemen/Oman
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Lecture on issues related to the production and post-harvest handling of citrus, banana, papaya, figs, dates and tomatoes.
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Netherlands
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| Feasibility study regarding handling and storage of orange and apple juices in one of the Northern ports. |
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Russia
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| Development of commercial database for follow-up activities of newly established wholesale market and the founding of a marketing and sales service organization for agricultural products. |
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Sweden
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| Implementation of supply chain strategy for European frozen food manufacturer. |
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USA
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| Develop micro-perforated packaging to extend the shelf life of broccoli florets and cut carrots and to regulate the ripening of ethylene-treated banana hands. |
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Kuwait
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| Survey, develop logistic concept, designing, engineering, tendering and construction management of distribution center for chilled and frozen foods with 20,000 pallet positions. |
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Belgium
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| Supervise the sale of refrigerated warehouse and distribution activities for specialist in secondary distribution of frozen products to food retail and food service. |
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Kazakhstan
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| Co-edit manual on credit application for farmers and rural entrepreneurs and an investment guide to agriculture. |
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Netherlands
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| Reorganize logistics department of one of the main auction houses for vegetables, fruit and flowers. |
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Bulgaria
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| Train local researchers and refrigeration industry representatives regarding refrigeration issues and the cold chain. |
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Russia
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| Improve quality control of selected food products and the harvest/post-harvest handling of potatoes, cabbage, carrots and red beetroot. |
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USA
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| Develop technologies and packaging for maintaining the quality of fresh-cut vegetables (potato, artichoke, broccoli, carrots, onion, celery), apples and cantaloupes. |
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China
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| Study the technical developments on producing storage and on the processing and marketing of fruit in the Shaanxi province. |
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Belgium
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| Strategic and operational support, including reorganization, for warehouse and distribution company of chilled and frozen foods. |
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USA
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| Determine the cost of electrical energy on board of seagoing vessels for the evaluation of cost savings by energy efficient reefer containers. |
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Guatemala
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| Assess the marketing possibilities of a range of locally produced agricultural products on the national and international market. |
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Ukraine
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| Participate in one-week training program on modern storage and handling of perishable food products. |
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Netherlands
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| Advise web-based company on e-logistic affairs and distribution. |
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Germany
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| Interim and project management for a refrigerated warehouse with primary distribution activities. |
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Egypt/Turkey/Greece
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| Organize one-day seminar on cold chain issues in cooperation with national association and international experts. |
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Russia
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| Survey and analysis of business opportunities for port related cold stores and distribution centers, including port entry and inland transportation. |
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USA
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| Investigate respiration date of different fresh-cut produce under MAP environment. |
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India
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| Organize two-day education program for refrigerated warehouse operators on warehouse operations issues. |
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Netherlands
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| Act as guest-editor chilled and frozen food business and warehousing for a national leading newspaper. |
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| The list of project examples is not exhaustive; the expertise of the CCE specialists goes considerably further and covers nearly all conceivable cold chain issues. |
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