GCCA invites the Indian Cold Chain Players to be the member of Global Cold Chain Industry.

Benefits of being a member

•    Exposure - The members will receive a listing in the Annual Global Cold Chain Directory. This Directory is the sourcebook for the cold chain industry, used actively by over 5,000 executives and companies across the industry.

•    Networking - You will benefit from relationships with all Alliance Members, Partners, Headquarters, and International Offices throughout the global cold chain. The members gain friends in all regions and sectors of the industry. The Alliance is here to match you with customers, business partners, and industry leaders as we work together to strengthen the cold chain.

•    Education & Training – With all the potential partners and more than 5000 members, GCCA provides education, training, technical know-how and also organize workshops for its members.

•    Cold Chain Newsletter - Delivered monthly to your email address, this newsletter provides timely articles of interest concerning industry trends, Alliance news and issues pertaining to manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, sourcing and logistics in America.

•    Advertising Opportunities - Another advantage to members is the opportunity to participate in press initiatives like newspapers and magazines supplements. Members can enjoy special discounts or packages in regular business supplements.

•    Business Development - The members will find themselves on the inside track for domestic and international cold chain projects. The power of the Alliance rests in its capacity to bring different cold chain actors together. Not only it delivers market intelligence and news to the members, it also give them the opportunity to directly participate in the development of global cold chain infrastructure.

•    GCCA Manuals - Includes the Commodity Storage Manual, a unique source of valuable information on the proper scientific storage procedures, relative humidities and other data on approximately 250 different food products. Every paper in the manual is reviewed and updated by scientific authorities every three years or less. The Q&A Manual contains answers to 1,500 specific questions from past Q&A Bulletins indexed by subject for quick reference.

•    WFLO Institute - The WFLO Institute and other educational programs are held in North America, Europe, and appropriate locations around the world. These programs offer a forum for training in state-of-the art food preservation techniques and business practices.

•    IARW-WFLO-IRTA Annual Convention and Trade Show - The Annual Convention and Trade Show is held jointly with the International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses (IARW) and the International Refrigerated Transportation Association (IRTA). The convention brings together industry representatives, scientific and academic members, experts and authorities, and key industry vendors for a week of invaluable networking and education.

•    Branding / Use of Alliance logo - All the members may use the Global Cold Chain Alliance logo on their websites, advertising, and other printed materials. These logos, along with our plaques (both available upon request), are recognized as the industry standard by cold chain professionals around the world.

•    Communications - Alliance’s members will receive the cold chain industry’s preferred news source, the Alliance E-Newsletter, featuring top stories, market developments, and industry news that keep cold chain participants on the leading edge. Supporting Partners also receive periodic member updates to stay informed of new resources, best practices, and industry alerts.

•    Helpdesk - Your Own Personal Cold Chain Helpdesk - Have a special logistics process that needs be outsourced? Not sure how to distribute your products? Looking for a good collaboration tool for your suppliers? Need a good consultant that specializes in cold chain audit?

•    WFLO Scientific Advisory Council (SAC)  - The SAC is a select body of eminent scientists, each a leader in a specific area of food technology worldwide. They represent such disciplines as meat, poultry, fish, dairy, cereal/bakery, fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables, packaging,  and refrigeration engineering. The Council keeps members informed on research and industry trends, recommends and advises on WFLO funded research projects, and contributes to WFLO manuals and bulletins.

•    Trends and Market Intelligence - The members profit from state-of-the-art market intelligence. The Alliance supply data, analysis, and the full who/what/when/where of market activity and opportunity.

•    Events - The members are eligible to attend select Alliance and Alliance Partner Events and Conferences held throughout the year.