Establishment of Cold Chain Systems Covering Strategic Areas in the Philippines

Cold Chain Systems

The project intends to reduce post-harvest losses and maintain an inventory of quality perishable goods, stabilize food prices, and promote food safety consciousness.

Implementing Agency:

Department of Agriculture (DA)

Project Description:

The project will involve the construction and operationalization of Cold Chain Centers to be located in major production and consolidation areas of agri-fishery products of the Benguet-Manila cold chain route. Activities include pre-cooling, packaging, handling, transportation, storage, and distribution, among others, for high-value crops such as fruits and vegetables, cut flowers, fishery, livestock and poultry meat products.

Estimated Project Cost:

PHP 693.4 Million

Status (as of April 29, 2013):

On-going preparation of Feasibilty study

Contact Persons:

MR. ANTONIO A. FLETA
Undersecretary, DA
(+632) 920-4085

MS. ZENAIDA VILLEGAS
Director for Planning Service, DA
(+632) 920-1407

MS. JAN IRISH P. VILLEGAS
Project Manager, PPP Center
(+632) 990-0721 loc. 6105
 *Approved PDMF Support

 

 

 

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