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  • Trends and Figures: European dairy products

    Recent figures show that Europe, with a 42% share in the worldwide market, is the largest market for dairy products. The cheese market accounted for 50% of European sales in 2007. The global market for dairy products is expected to reach USD 305...

    • Publication date : 2008/08/12
  • New combined refrigerated transport operation in France

    A dairy product company, Yéo frais, and Stef, a logistics company, are launching a combined rail/road refrigerated transport route.

    • Publication date : 2012/11/07
  • Updates on the Chinese cold chain

    Currently, each year China produces over 56 million tons of meat, 8.5 million tons of frozen foods, and over 10 million tons of beverages, and 8 million tons of dairy products and 41.2 million tons of seafood.

    • Publication date : 2012/05/22
    • Subjects: Figures, economy
  • Refrigerated cheese vending machines in French cities

    A local cheese dairy has installed refrigerated cheese vending machines in several towns in East Moselle, in the east of France.

    • Publication date : 2021/02/19
    • Subjects: General information
  • Figures: Indian dairy sector

    According to a study recently released by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM), the Indian dairy sector will be worth USD 100 billion by 2015.

    • Publication date : 2012/02/13
    • Subjects: Figures, economy
  • Cold chain figures in developing countries

    Some interesting figures on developing countries were provided during the FAO Technical Meeting on Cold Chain Development in which the IIR participated.

    • Publication date : 2018/04/11
    • Subjects: Developing country, Figures, economy
  • New milk refrigeration system in rural India.

    In rural India, the dairy industry is very vulnerable to spoilage because of the poorly developed cold supply chain.

    • Publication date : 2015/03/20
  • How to keep dairy cows cool in summer heat?

    Remarkably, a Japanese underwear maker found an answer to this question.

    • Publication date : 2017/07/17
  • Chinese cold Chain figures

    China is the largest food-producing and consuming country worldwide. According to China Research Intelligence (SHCRI), there are actually 2000 meat factories in China, producing over 60 million tons annually. Frozen food represents 8.5 million,...

    • Publication date : 2010/03/07
  • Packaging innovations

    Plant-based food packaging Biodegradable packaging looks set to be the way of the future. A sharp rise in demand for natural products and healthier food added to the stability of maize prices versus those of petroleum-based polymers have...

    • Publication date : 2006/05/05
  • Briefs: Open units or with glass doors?

    When glass doors are used in refrigeration units, the energy savings are as a rule indicated as being "up to" 40%. Very often these figures are based on experience in a typical climate (25°C and 60% air humidity) with standard opening frequencies...

    • Publication date : 2009/05/18
  • PRWs: an expanding market

    A greater demand for cold store facilities, in particular in dairy production, has boosted the expanding market for public refrigerated warehouses (PRWs). The storage capacity in the US is 3.1 billion cubic feet, almost double that which was...

    • Publication date : 2005/09/30
  • 2023 Ice cream production and trade overview

    Despite a slight decrease in production, Europe continues to lead global exports of ice cream in 2023. 

    • Publication date : 2024/09/18
    • Subjects: Figures, economy
  • Ice cream global trade data

    Various market analysts predict an upward trend in the global ice cream market, particularly in Asia-Pacific and several emerging economies. Europe led global exports of ice cream in...

    • Publication date : 2022/06/07
    • Subjects: Figures, economy
  • Figures: the cold chain in India

    The Indian government is planning to provide financial assistance of up to 75% of the total investment for companies setting up cold chain facilities and is re-examining providing of infrastructure status to cold chain facilities, by making them...

    • Publication date : 2007/11/20
  • Ice cream global trade data 2022

    Europe continues to lead global exports of ice cream in 2022, according to the United Nations Comtrade database.

    • Publication date : 2023/07/17
    • Subjects: Figures, economy
  • Briefs: 72 bacterial species identified in domestic refrigerators

    French agency, AFSSA (Agence Française de Sécurité Sanitaire des Aliments) recently conducted a microbiological study on 2 types of refrigeration installations related to domestic food consumption: refrigerated display cabinets and domestic...

    • Publication date : 2010/03/07
  • ASRE Stamps Commissioned for Refrigeration Appreciation Week

    As part of the centennial celebration of The American Society of Refrigerating Engineers (ASRE) and ASHRAE's 2005 Winter Meeting in Orlando, Florida, Mayor Buddy Dyer has signed a proclamation designating the week of meeting, February 5-9, 2005,...

    • Publication date : 2004/12/22
  • Tetra Pak works on smart milk cartons

    Tetra Pak is developing a smart carton that will alert consumers when milk is past its best consumption.

    • Publication date : 2012/09/11
  • A new solar-powered milk cooling system could benefit small-scale dairy farmers

    Researchers from the University of Hohenheim studied a solar milk cooling system which was tested in Tunisia and could be implemented in Kenya.

    • Publication date : 2018/06/22
  • Sub-Saharan milk cooler project awarded USD 1 million

    A University of Georgia engineer received USD 1 million to continue working on a milk cooler designed to help dairy farmers, particularly those in sub-Saharan Africa, who lack access to refrigeration.

    • Publication date : 2014/03/18
  • Rapid low-temperature process adds weeks to milk's shelf life

    A rapid heating and cooling of milk significantly reduces the amount of harmful bacteria present, extending by several weeks the shelf life of milk, according to a Purdue University study.

    • Publication date : 2016/09/06
  • An award-winning industrial dairy using an integrated heat pump system

    A recent case study examined the energy consumption and system performance of an innovative integrated heat pump system of a dairy located in Norway. This dairy was among the winning projects of the 2019 “Heat...

    • Publication date : 2021/03/29
    • Subjects: Technology, Environment
  • Cold chain in India: current status

    New Indian legislation allowing a majority foreign direct investment in the retail sector may well bring in large investments in cold chain equipment.

    • Publication date : 2012/08/09
  • The Indian commercial refrigeration market

    The Indian commercial refrigeration industry is projected to be valued at INR 24,645 million and 11 – 12 million units by 2018.

    • Publication date : 2013/10/28
    • Subjects: Figures, economy