ISSN 2412-7779
R65.55
INCORPORATING COLD CHAIN
One consolidated voice for the refrigeration industry
VOL. 02 - No.05 | May / June 2017
PRODUCER
PROCESSOR
TRANSPORTER
DISTRIBUTOR RETAILER CONSUMER
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NEWS
Multistage Cooling
celebrates 20 years
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EVENTS
WorldSkills SA
2017 competition
raises awareness
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‘Thank you berry much,
South Africa,’ say global markets
By John Ackermann
Blueberry and raspberry production has grown roughly tenfold in the past five years, spurred on by
growing local consumption and massive growth in berry sales internationally. Industry leaders believe
production will continue to increase for some years to come as global demand continues to surge.
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COLD LINK AFRICA • May | June 2017
PROJECT
Spar DC expands,
takes on board
new tech
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FEATURE
Renewed call to ban
disposable refrigerant
cylinders in SA
www.coldlinkafrica.co.za
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