Healthy Spaces Podcast Season 3, Episode 3: Tomatoes in the Desert

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Trane Technologies highlights the role of climate technology in creating sustainable and resilient food systems. The company emphasizes the importance of technology in reducing food waste and enhancing access to healthy food. The episode features discussions with business leaders from Pure Harvest Smart Farms and Thermo King, who share their innovative solutions for growing food in the desert and reducing environmental impact in food transportation.

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / July 19, 2023 / Trane Technologies

Did you know that high-tech greenhouses are making it possible to grow tomatoes in the desert? And that innovative solutions adopted by food transporters are helping to reduce food loss and pollution in cities? Climate technology helps play a role in making food systems more sustainable and resilient.

In this episode of Healthy Spaces, host Dominique Silva talks with business leaders who are reimagining the way we grow and move food in ways that enhance access to healthy food while reducing environmental impact.

"Technology plays a vital role in building resilient food systems," explains Raluca Radu, portfolio manager, Thermo King EMEA, Trane Technologies. "While technology today is widely spread in more advanced countries, we need to reach a point where technology is everywhere in order to reduce that massive 30 - 40% of food that is wasted."

Listen to the full episode to learn how technology-enabled agricultural producer Pure Harvest Smart Farms is growing tomatoes, berries and melons in the UAE. And hear from Trane Technologies' Thermo King leaders about how they are decarbonizing the cold chain to deliver produce with less environmental impact.

Guests:

• Majed Halawi, VP Engineering & Construction, Pure Harvest Smart Farms
• Adnan Javed, General Manager, Trane Commercial HVAC EMEA, Trane Technologies
• Mtu Pugh, VP Strategic Marketing, Thermo King Americas, Trane Technologies
• Raluca Radu, Portfolio Leader, Thermo King EMEA, Trane Technologies
• Host: Dominique Silva, Innovation Initiatives Leader, Trane Technologies

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FAQ

What is the focus of the episode?

The episode focuses on the role of climate technology in creating sustainable and resilient food systems.

Which company is highlighted in the episode for growing tomatoes, berries, and melons in the UAE?

Pure Harvest Smart Farms is highlighted for their technology-enabled agricultural production in the UAE.

Which company's leaders are featured in the episode?

Leaders from Thermo King, a division of Trane Technologies, are featured in the episode.

What is the goal of technology in reducing food waste?

The goal is to reduce the massive 30-40% of food that is wasted.