Global Cold Chain Foundation Launches First Cold Chain Institute in Brazil

With an innovative and proven effective format, the Cold Chain Institute is a three-day course spread over three years. The final certification is awarded only at the end of this cycle, during which students follow a structured curriculum each year. Courtesy GCCA.

The Global Cold Chain Foundation (GCCF) proudly announces the launch of the first Cold Chain Institute in Brazil. The inaugural class, composed of 31 students from seven different companies in the Cold Chain sector, commenced activities from August 13 to 15.

This initiative marks the introduction of the Brazilian version of the Cold Chain Institute, which will celebrate 60 years of history in 2025 in the United States. The program, already well-established in countries such as Mexico, where it has been operating for 11 years, and Australia, with three years of activity, is expanding its reach to Brazil and Europe in 2024.

With an innovative and proven effective format, the Cold Chain Institute is a three-day course spread over three years. The final certification is awarded only at the end of this cycle, during which students follow a structured curriculum each year. The instructors are highly qualified professionals, including executives from companies associated with GCCA Brazil and specialized consultants.

The GCCF is the nonprofit education, research, and international development partner of the Global Cold Chain Alliance. The GCCA’s primary focus is on representing and providing events and services to food logistics businesses, bringing food safely from farms to family tables.

The program covers a wide range of topics, from warehousing operations and refrigerated transport to corporate communication and emergency planning. To see the full list of classes and instructors, click on the link:

The course is aimed at professionals who are starting out or seeking specialization in the Cold Chain, both in operational and other areas, including analysts, coordinators, supervisors, and managers.

New classes will be formed annually. If you were unable to participate this year, stay tuned for the next class that will start in August of next year, while the current class will continue with the second year of the curriculum.

The NFRA Convention offers the opportunity to meet with the entire industry in one place. Product showcasing and sponsorship opportunities put your brand or new product front and center.

Today’s Cold Chain

This webinar will focus on an overall look at the “state of the industry,” with a research and statistical focus on some of the consumer trends driving product development, as well as a look at the cold storage landscape and how F&B manufacturers and processors can best work with third-party logistics (3PLS) and cold storage providers.