About Global Cold Chain Foundation
The Global Cold Chain Foundation (GCCF) is the nonprofit education, research, and international development partner of the Global Cold Chain Alliance. The Foundation’s education programs train industry practitioners in the best practices of temperature-controlled product storage, handling, and transportation. Research manuals serve as the definitive guide for the proper handling, storage, and freezing of perishable products as well as energy and facility management, and the international development projects engage cold chain industry professionals in the development of cold chain infrastructure in emerging markets.
GCCF was founded in 1943 as The Refrigeration Research Foundation (TRRF) and later known as the World Food Logistics Organization (WFLO). The Foundation advances the cold chain and strengthens the food system by offering:
- Training and education to refrigerated warehouse/distribution personnel;
- Research in the science of refrigeration and the advancement of refrigeration technology for better preservation of food and commodities;
- Postharvest, construction, and refrigerated storage, transportation, distribution, and investment expertise to international development partners; and
- Collaboration with food rescue groups and organizations seeking to reduce food loss and waste.
GCCF is led by a Board of Governors who strive to ensure the foundation provides cold chain research and training to the industry globally while also supporting the growth of temperature-controlled logistics in developing countries.
The foundation also has a Council of Scientific Advisors comprised of top scientists with expertise in many areas of importance to the temperature-controlled logistics industry, including food science/toxicology (seafood, poultry, meat, dairy, baking, produce), refrigeration systems, engineering, packing, postharvest, transportation, agriculture economics, operations, logistics and others.
GCCF Resources
Resources for the Global Cold Chain Foundation,
and for the cold chain as a whole.
Webinar Recording: Cold Chain Insights in Emerging Markets
Speakers: Rusmir Music (IFC), Selcuk Tanatar (IFC), Harsh Gupta (IFC), Sunil Nair, Adam Thocher (GCCA), and Amanda Brondy…
Members Only Webinar Recording: Global Cold Chain Market Insights Tracker
This content is an exclusive benefit for GCCA members. If you’re a member, log in and you’ll get…
Q1 2025 GCCF Projects Update
Speakers: GCCA Staff Members Amanda Brondy and Madison Jaco Original Air Date: January 15th, 2025 Description: This webinar…
Latest GCCF News
View the latest news, trends, and insights about GCCF's work around the globe.
GCCF Projects
See the many projects GCCF has completed or is currently working on around the world.
Mauritania Cold Chain Development Project
Country: Mauritania The Mauritania Cold Chain Development Project analyzes the horticultural value chains of Mauritania with the intention…
West Africa Emerging Markets Program
Countries: Ghana, Ivory Coast, Senegal As part of this USDA-funded Emerging Markets Program (EMP), GCCF will assess the…
Technical Assistance for Postharvest Facilities in India
Country: India GCCF implemented a postharvest project in the states of Assam and West Bengal, India. This project…
Upcoming Events
View upcoming education, training, and networking events offered by GCCA to improve the global cold chain, online and in person.
GCCF Webinar – Cold Chain Insights in Emerging Markets
Cold chain markets in emerging economies are expected to reach $160 billion in annual investment by 2050. Yet,…

Council of Scientific Advisors
Learn about this eminent group of food scientists, logistics, and packaging experts from around the world.
Board Members
GCCF is led by a Board of Governors who are advised by a Council of Scientific Advisors comprising top scientists with expertise in food science. See all GCCF Board Members below.
Ken Whah
Adam Forste
Graham Harvey
Mickey Hoffmann
Michael Jahncke
Owusu Akoto
Justin Brandt
Josh Cronan
William Duggan
Wes Dye
Andrew Janson
Luis Jorge
Matthew Meredith
Mathew Moore
Joris Olbrechts
Tom Poe
France Pomerleau
Kirk Robertson
Marty Steinmetz
Niels Lundgaard-Svenstrup
Bob Tippmann
Rodrigo Vassimon
Gary White

This initiative provides support for women in the male-dominated field of the cold chain industry