From the field to the refrigerator: How can frozen vegetables reduce food waste?
1. Environmental Value
About one-third of vegetables worldwide are discarded due to spoilage, and freezing technology can extend their shelf life to 12 months, reducing supply chain losses.
Case: According to a report by Rabobank, the carbon footprint of frozen vegetables is 40% lower than that of fresh vegetables transported by air.
2. Impact on the Industry Chain
Farmers can plant seasonal vegetables (such as okra and asparagus) on a large scale and achieve year-round supply through frozen storage.
China's frozen vegetable exports will increase by 23% in 2024, mainly sold to Japan and the European Union.
3 Consumer Action Suggestions
Choose additive free frozen products and support localized freezing factories (such as the Shouguang production area in Shandong).