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Ozone-depleting chemicals detected by scientists in the atmosphere in 1951 – decades earlier than expected
An international team led by the University of Bremen, Germany, has uncovered evidence of ozone-depleting chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) in the atmosphere as early as 1951. This finding pushes back the known...
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United-Kingdom: company tests a new system for refrigerated food haulage
A company is testing a new insulated-curtain system enabling moveable multi-temperature zones in refrigerated trucks
Global market for industrial cooling
BCC Research report showcases the worldwide market expansion of industrial cooling technologies.
Some HFOs have lower GWPs than CO2
US EPA has evaluated new HFO refrigerants as having similar or lower global warming potential than CO2.
Global cold storage capacity in 2014
The IARW report shows that the total capacity of refrigerated warehouses was estimated at 552 million cubic meters worldwide in 2014, an increase of 92 million cubic meters (20%) since 2012.
Promising forecasts for the global refrigerated transport market
The global refrigerated transport market is predicted to reach USD 93,656.4 million by 2019, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.2%.
ISS ammonia leak scare
Ammonia is typically used as a coolant in spaceflight systems.
Prototype wine cooler using magnetic refrigeration
A prototype wine cooler using magnetocaloric technology was presented at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in January 2015.
Self-service fridges against food waste in Berlin
German association, Lebensmittelretten, using self-service public fridges in the fight against food waste in Berlin.
Changes in the ATP agreement on the international carriage of perishable foodstuffs.
A new version of the international ATP agreement which lays down the rules for controlled-temperature transportation entered into force on November 13, 2014.
French food banks lack cold storage.
Cold storage capacities have not kept up with the trend.
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%.
World’s coldest molecules at Yale
According to a research article published in the journal Nature, physicists at Yale University have achieved the coldest ever molecules through direct cooling.
The Chinese chiller market
The market chiller was valued at USD 2.7 billion in 2013 to mark year-on-year growth of 7.30%.
The frozen food market in Brazil
The frozen food market is prospering in Brazil: from 2008 to 2013, this sector’s revenue grew by 120%, according to ABIA, the Brazilian Association of Food Companies, attaining around € 3.48 billion in 2013.
Global road transport refrigeration equipment market
Global market for road-transport refrigeration equipment is projected to reach USD 8.8 billion by 2018, driven by technology innovations in energy-efficient refrigeration and growing consumption of frozen and chilled foods.
Frozen food market in Europe
In Western Europe, the frozen food market will reach 9,123.4 million kg in 2014.
China’s expanding cold chain
According to a recent New York Times article on the cold chain in China, the country had less than 7.1 million m3 of refrigerated storage capacity in 2007 but is on track to having 20 times that by 2017.
US: Refrigerated warehouses capacity in 2013
Gross refrigerated storage capacity in the United States totalled 4.06 billion cubic feet (115 million m3) in October 2013, an increase of 2% since the previous survey was conducted two years ago.
Biologics cold chain : global figures
Between 2006 and 2012, biologics sales doubled to reach USD 124 billion and grew from 14% of over-the-counter pharmaceutical sales to 21%.
AREA's "Vision&Strategy 2020" manifesto.
In its new document, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration European Association (AREA) has identified 6 key priorities.
Increase of HFC refrigerants' price in Europe.
Several manufacturers have announced a price increase for HFC refrigerants in Europe.
Cool bedrooms are healthier
A recent study published in Diabetes, June 2014 issue, shows that cooler bedrooms could enhance the production of « brown fat »
The global frozen food market
Global frozen food market grew from USD 111,400.0 million in 2010 to USD 122,084.6 million in 2013 at a Compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.1% in value terms.
New R134a alternatives in mobile air conditioning
Two new refrigerant blends are considered as an R134a alternative and "virtually non-flammable".
Asia-Pacific refrigerants market
Asia-Pacific’s refrigerants market was valued at USD 5,665.49 million in 2013, and is estimated to reach USD 9,119 million by 2019.
