Introduction
Effective post-harvest management is a cornerstone of a resilient and profitable fresh produce supply chain. Amongst the various practices involved, temperature control and monitoring stand out as the first line of defence in preserving quality, safety and reducing losses.
It covers key concepts such as post-harvest physiology of fresh produce, benefits of proper post-harvest handling, particularly the use of cold chain in preserving quality, ensuring safety and enhanced economic value.
1 Day Workshop
In-Person
[email protected]
Athanase Dalson Gace
Programme Dates
Course Fees
Attendance is currently FREE for all course dates.30th June 2025
ACES Rubirizi Campus, Kigali, Rwanda
- Apply by email to [email protected] before 18th June 2025.
- Shortlisted candidates will be notified by June 23rd, 2025
Course Description
A key focus will be an in-depth exploration of temperature management and monitoring, not only as a means of verifying quality and safety, but also to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. The course will cover best practices for maintaining optimal product temperatures, along with the importance of monitoring the performance of cold chain equipment. Participants will gain practical insight into verification tools, including sensors and digital systems powered by the Internet of Things (IoT), enabling real-time temperature monitoring. Additionally, the course will address the role of energy efficiency and proper insulation as core principles for achieving sustainable equipment use and effective temperature regulation throughout the supply chain.The course will highlight the vital role of cold chain in maintain of nutritional value of fresh produces for good health of consumers.
Hosted at the Africa Centre of Excellence of Sustainable cooling and cold chain (ACES) facilities, this course combines experts’ instructions with practical hands-on using state-of-the art technologies. These technologies will equip participant with market- ready skills needed to drive innovation and run sustainable Agri-businesses across the fresh produce supply chain.
Who should apply?
This course is ideal for individuals working with or responsible for temperature management and monitoring in post-harvest management including:
- Post-harvest managers,
- Cold chain operators,
- Quality assurance personnel,
- Logistics coordinators responsible for maintaining product quality in storage and transport.
- Operators, managers and leaders in agriculture, agribusiness, and healthcare supply chains focused on ensuring optimal product conditions.
Syllabus Outline
The Temperature management and monitoring in post-harvest management will cover the following key topics:
- Temperature management
- What temperature management implies?
- How critical temperature management is to prevent post-harvest management loss
- Introduction to the fundamentals of temperature management for fresh produce
- Understanding Fresh produce physiology
- Key concepts on respiration and ripening patterns
- Cold-chain needs for efficient post-harvest management
- Pre-cooling
- Temperature monitoring
- Introduction to cooling methods and tools
- Practical demonstration
- Introduction on temperature management and monitoring tools
- Reflection on the telemetric needed to efficiently monitor temperature in post-harvest management.
How To Apply
Applicants must submit a single PDF document containing the following:
- A cover letter addressed to the Academic Head, ACES, stating your motivation for attending the training
- A Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Short responses (maximum 150 words each) to the following questions:
- What experience do you have with Temperature management and monitoring in post-harvest management?
- What specific troubleshooting challenges do you hope to better understand through this course?
- Do you have any dietary requirements or mobility restrictions that you want us to be aware of? (This will be treated confidentially to support your attendance.)
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications online by the designated deadline to ACES through [email protected], with the subject line: "Temperature management and monitoring in post-harvest management Course Application – [Your Name]".
Join us in advancing sustainable cooling solutions and enhancing your refrigeration expertise!