The warm climate and limited infrastructure pose a big challenge to food safety and freshness in Nigeria. Cold rooms are specifically designed, refrigerated spaces that ensure the integrity of the perishable goods along the food supply chain.
First of all, cold rooms help to maintain the temperature conditions required by perishable goods, such as vegetables, meat, dairy products, fruits, and meat at a steady low temperature. This prevents the growth of bacteria and molds, hence extending the shelf life of such items from perishable to nonperishable. This is particularly important in Nigeria, where the hot weather can quickly lead to food spoilage.
Unlike regular refrigerators, cold rooms do not limit one in space. The smallest cold room can store more goods than the larger refrigerator, thus ideal for businesses that need to store a lot of perishable items.
Other uses of cold rooms include storing and distributing imported goods. Most of the food products used for consumption in Nigeria are imports that require good storage to maintain them in their original form. This is done right from when it is delivered at the port down to getting it to the consumers up the chain.
The cold room facilities also benefit the agricultural sector. Cold rooms can be used to store immediately produced crops, thus helping to preserve their freshness and allowing farmers to sell at profitable prices. This will not only help reduce losses after post-harvest but will also increase farmers’ income.
Also, cold rooms support the operations of food businesses. These businesses rely on cold storage to maintain the quality of goods and finished products. This ensures that consumers receive safe and high-quality food items.
To fully enjoy the benefits of cold rooms, it is essential to engage professionals for their design, installation, and maintenance.
At Daibau, we connect businesses with experts who can provide customized cold storage solutions.
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