Lewes, DE -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/11/2016 -- Report forecast the global food and beverage cold chain logistics market to grow at a CAGR of 11.18% by revenue during the period 2016-2020.

A cold chain is a type of supply chain that involves the storage and transportation of temperature-sensitive goods. Thermal and refrigerated packaging methods are used to help with the transportation and storage of temperature-sensitive goods; extensive logistics planning ensures the integrity of these goods. A cold chain is a temperature-controlled supply chain process used to maintain ideal storage conditions for different products and commodities. It provides temperature-controlled warehouses for surface storage and refrigerated transport vehicles for physical distribution of products at optimal temperatures.

It is used widely to store and transport fruits, vegetables, drugs, and medicines without spoilage. Cold storage increases shelf life and maintains product quality. Cold chain service providers also offer various value-added services that improve the efficiency of the supply chain management (SCM) process.

The report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global food and beverage cold chain logistics market for 2016-2020. To calculate the market size on the basis of volume, the report considers the storage capacity of only the public refrigerated warehouses worldwide.

The market is divided into the following segments based on geography:

- Americas
- APAC
- EMEA

According to the report, a key growth driver is the need to reduce food wastage. According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and World Resources Institute (WRI), about one-third of the food produced every year is wasted. Fruits and vegetables are products that are wasted the most; about 25% of them are wasted at the production level. In addition, perishable food products are often exposed to fluctuating temperatures during transit and handling, which adds to the wastage. The global population is expected to increase at a rapid pace in the future, which is expected to increase the demand for food products.

Further, the report states that one challenge that could hamper market growth is the lack of efficient logistic support.

Global Food and Beverage Cold Chain Logistics Market 2016-2020, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the market landscape and its growth prospects over the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.

key players in the global food and beverage cold chain logistics market: AmeriCold Logistics, Kloosterboer Group, Lineage Logistics, Nichirei Logistics Group, Preferred Freezer Services, and John Swire & Sons.

Other Prominent Vendors in the market are: AGRO Merchants Group, Blokland Cold Stores B.V., Bring Frigoscandia, Burris Logistics, C & M Cold Stores Ltd., Claus Sørensen A/S, Cloverleaf Cold Storage, ColdEX, Coldstar, Colfridis Invest NV, Confederation Freezers, Dev Bhumi Cold Chain, Fresh Logic P, Frio Puerto Valencia, S.L., Frissul – Entrepostos Frigorificos, S.A., Gati Kwe, Guizhou Zhiji Logistics, ITOCHU LOGISTICS, Leen Menken Distri-Services BV, MAVE Ltd., Nordic Cold Storage, RLS Logistics, Shanghai Hengfu Logistic, Shanghai Zhengming Modern Logistics, Snowman Logistics, Stockhabo b.v.ba.a, Tiefkühlcenter Bocholt GmbH, Trenton Cold Storage, and VPA Logistics.

Market driver
- Need to reduce food wastage
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Market challenge
- Lack of efficient logistic support
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Market trend
- Growing demand from emerging economies
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Key questions answered in this report
- What will the market size be in 2020 and what will the growth rate be?
- What are the key market trends?
- What is driving this market?
- What are the challenges to market growth?
- Who are the key vendors in this market space?
- What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the key vendors?
- What are the strengths and weaknesses of the key vendors?

Spanning over 72 pages and 31 Exhibit "Global Food and Beverage Cold Chain Logistics Market 2016 - 2020" report covers Executive summary, Scope of the report, Market research methodology, Introduction, Market landscape, Market segmentation by application, Geographical segmentation, Buying criteria, Market drivers, Impact of drivers, Market challenges, Impact of drivers and challenges, Market trends, Vendor landscape, Appendix.

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