Refrigeration sector monitoring

A low charge direct expansion evaporator system configured to use less ammonia

A US-based meat processor operates a cold storage facility that uses just 1 kg approx ammonia per kW.

• Publication date : 2018/05/17

Markets: frozen food: Europe

The top 4 European countries in terms of consumption per capita of quick-frozen foods, excluding poultry, are Sweden (46.9 kg), Ireland, (46.6 kg), the UK (45.5 kg) and Denmark (45.2 kg). According to the Swiss research institute Food for Thought...

• Publication date : 2006/01/28

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

Markets and figures: India - cold storage shortage

A recent report by KPMG and the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) points out the massive shortfall in cold storage facilities for India's agricultural produce by more than 10 million tons: only about 21.7 million...

• Publication date : 2009/12/09

Markets: UK retail frozen food market

The latest information from TNS Worldpanel shows that the UK retail frozen food market is now worth GBP 4.8 billion, with the market showing 5.8% year on year growth as at November 30, 2008. The vegetables sector is now growing faster in value at...

• Publication date : 2009/02/24

Frozen foods take off in China

Total sales of frozen foods in China soared to USD 14 billion in 2008, up 140% over 2002. Tonnage reached about 4.615 million, or 3.47 kilograms per capita, up 70% according to Research & Markets. Frozen potato products were the fastest...

• Publication date : 2009/08/13

Example of automation in a frozen French fry warehouse in the USA

In Washington state, one of the biggest frozen storage warehouses in the world is also one of the most automated.

• Publication date : 2018/03/22

Global frozen food market is expected to reach USD 306 billion by 2020

According to a new report, the global frozen food market would garner revenue of USD 306 billion by 2020, registering a CAGR of 4.1% during the forecast period of 2015-2020.

• Publication date : 2015/12/08
• Subjects: Figures, economy

The Indian cold chain industry – An overview

India’s cold chain sector was estimated at INR 175-177 billion (~USD 2.9 billion) during 2013-14.

• Publication date : 2015/05/11
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Global frozen food market sees further growth

The demand for frozen food, valued at USD 224.74 billion in 2012, is expected to reach USD 293.75 billion by 2019, with a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 3.9% from 2013 to 2019.

• Publication date : 2014/05/21
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Cold chain industry in India.

Currently, India has 6,300 cold storage facilities unevenly spread across the country, with an installed capacity of 30.11 million metric tons.

• Publication date : 2016/03/14

The French frozen food market

Total consumption (including foodservice as well as retail channels) amounted to an estimated EUR 9.1bn in 2013, of which the retail sector was worth approximately 60%.

• Publication date : 2015/01/15

United-States frozen food market

Frozen food consumption receded by 0.7% in tonnage terms in 2010. However, at 49.7 kg per capita, according to “Food for Thought”, US consumption is still the highest in the world.

• Publication date : 2012/04/26
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Frozen processed food in China: figures

Frozen processed food is expected to record current value growth of 7% in 2013, compared with 8% growth in 2012.

• Publication date : 2014/02/19
• Subjects: Figures, economy

UK: frozen food could contribute to food security

A BFFF report concluded that by increasing frozen food consumption, the UK could reduce food waste, boost food affordability and lessen the environmental impact of food, all of which would subsequently contribute to improved food security.

• Publication date : 2015/09/28

Frozen produces less CO2 emissions than chilled food

A scientific report by Bristol-based Refrigeration Developments and Testing Ltd. suggests that frozen food emits less CO2 emissions than chilled food, contrary to popular belief.

• Publication date : 2012/12/19

Frozen food market in Argentina

The Argentinian frozen food market had total revenues of USD 236.3 million in 2012, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.9% between 2008 and 2012.

• Publication date : 2013/10/21

Frozen food market in Belgium

The Belgian frozen food market had total revenues of USD 1,342.8 million in 2012, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.4% between 2008 and 2012.

• Publication date : 2013/10/21
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Frozen food market in Australia

The Australian frozen food market had total revenues of USD 2,922.5 million in 2012, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.4% between 2008 and 2012.

• Publication date : 2013/10/22
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Individual quick frozen vegetables global market

A projection of the IQF vegetables global market for the 2015-2025 period.

• Publication date : 2017/05/04
• Subjects: Figures, economy

The Bristish frozen food market

The total frozen food market for the 52 weeks ending June 22, 2014 stands at just under 7.3 billion euros and grew year on year by 2.5% in value.

• Publication date : 2014/09/29

The U.S. frozen foods market in question.

A recent report gives some interesting figures to reflect the U.S. frozen food market.

• Publication date : 2017/02/28
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Brazilian cold chain panorama

An article from the International Journal of Refrigeration presents a few figures about the infrastructure, energy sources and expenditure of the Brazilian cold chain.

• Publication date : 2018/06/22
• Subjects: Figures, economy

UK frozen food in 2020: market growth and sustainability

A report by the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) reveals a significant growth rate of the frozen food sector in 2020. The report also suggests that the industry is addressing environmental issues such as...

• Publication date : 2021/06/29
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Refrigeration innovations for the avocado market

The booming global avocado market calls for increasing standards of quality. Refrigeration technologies offer cutting-edge solutions for fruit ripening and seed preservation for future crops.

• Publication date : 2020/10/22