Chilling Challenges and Renewable Triumphs: Freezelink's CEO on Building Sustainable Cold Chains in Africa

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Welcome to episode #16. In this episode, we're joined by Owusu Akoto, CEO of FreezeLink and a prominent figure in the cold chain industry, recently appointed to the Board of the Global Cold Chain Foundation (GCCF).
At the heart of our conversation is FreezeLink, a company dedicated to developing distribution for "The Next 1 Billion" in Africa, utilising innovative cold chain solutions. We explore the impact of FreezeLink's temperature-controlled transport and warehousing solutions on food security and waste reduction across the continent.
Discover how FreezeLink incorporates solar, wind, and other renewable technologies into its operations, influencing both costs and reliability.
Key discussion points with Owusu Akoto:

• What inspired your transition from a successful consulting career in London to launching FreezeLink in Ghana?
• What market needs or opportunities did you identify that fueled this significant move?
• What were the challenges of building a cold chain company in Africa with a focus on renewables?
• How has the absence of cold chain infrastructure impacted food security and waste in Africa?
• What innovative renewable energy solutions do you believe could revolutionise cold chains in developing countries?
• What other renewable technologies has FreezeLink incorporated into its operations, and how have they influenced costs and reliability?
• How can the organic waste generated from food production be harnessed to create renewable energy for powering cold chains?
• What financing or policy incentives are crucial from governments or international organisations to speed up the adoption of renewables in cold chains across Africa?

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