What is the GCCF and the Cold Chain Institute?

The Global Cold Chain Foundation (GCCF) is the primary source for training, research and technical information on the proper handling and storage of perishable products and the development of best practices for the safe, efficient, and reliable movement of food and other temperature sensitive commodities globally.

The GCCF Cold Chain Institute, celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2025, is the premier training program for cold chain professionals, specifically those engaged in temperature-controlled logistics. The ‘curriculum’ takes ‘students’ through cold chain management, customer service, employee safety, food safety, warehouse operations, transportation operations, and professional development and is taught by leading experts in the industry. ‘Students’ attend for three days, once per year. After three years, students receive a Certificate of Completion during a graduation ceremony. In addition to the valuable training opportunities participants take part in, students also receive the added benefit of networking with industry peers and developing relationships with mentors while taking their professional, leadership, and cold chain skills to the next level.

60th Anniversary Celebration!

Join past and present students, faculty, class advisors, board members, chairmen, and industry leaders this February for a celebration marking the 60th anniversary of the Cold Chain Institute! A special Reception and Dinner will be held in conjunction with the Cold Chain Institute West in Tempe, AZ on February 25th. Celebrate six decades of excellence in cold chain training and innovation with industry leaders.
More details for the 60th Celebration will be available shortly.

Register here

Date Range
February 23, 2025 (All day) -
February 26, 2025 (All day)

Location
Tempe Mission Palms, Arizona, United States

Event Type
In Person

Event Category
Training & Education

Region
North America

Sector
Warehouse/Transportation

Who Should Attend?

Students from every professional area come to the Institute to enhance their individual specialty while developing a 360-degree understanding of their company and the temperature sensitive industry. The program is tailored for current or potential warehouse supervisors and managers in the following areas:

  • Operations
  • Administration
  • Engineering
  • Information Technology and Systems
  • Construction
  • Sales
  • Marketing
  • Human Resources

Why Attend?

  • Receive comprehensive training in cold chain operations and business
  • Improve operational efficiency on the job
  • Sharpen internal and customer communication
  • Develop leadership and management skills
  • Improve expertise in specialty area
  • Learn from recognized industry leaders
  • Network and build relationships with peers
  • Discuss innovations, technologies and trends