Cold Link Africa May 2019

ISSN 2412-7779 R65.55 INCORPORATING COLD CHAIN One consolidated voice for the refrigeration industry Vol. 04 - No. 05 | May 2019 PRODUCER PROCESSOR TRANSPORTER DISTRIBUTOR RETAILER CONSUMER 26 EVENTS WorldSkills SA winners crowned at national competition 28 EVENTS Disposa ban and HFC phase-down put on hold (for now) 37 LETTER TO THE EDITOR Lynca Meats – from power hog to lean operation By Dawie Kriel, head of Energy Partners Refrigeration When it comes to refrigeration, the requirements of Meyerton-based pork products supplier Lynca Meats, are as demanding as they get — and an upgrade was needed to keep up. Continuing the conversation on reducing post- harvets fruit losses 39 FEATURE Processing and packaging - cooling matters Continued on page 12 COLD LINK AFRICA • May 2019 www.coldlinkafrica.co.za 1