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Extending the shelf life of low-acid liquid dairy products for added value.
Evaluation of refrigeration lubricants for low GWP refrigerants.
Efecto de la conservación refrigerada en la calidad de limones ‘Fino’ recolectados en diferentes posiciones del árbol.
Effect of cold storage on the quality of “Fino” lemons harvested from different parts of the tree.
Refrigerated carrot juice and other refrigerated low-acid juices: guidance for industry.
Modelling bacterial growth of Lactobacillus curvatus as a function of acidity and temperature.
Effect of fat replacers and fruit pulp on quality of frozen yoghurt.
IIR document
Effet des régulateurs de croissance sur la qualité des oranges "Navel" pendant leur entreposage frigorifique.
Effect of sprays with growth regulators in quality of "Navel" oranges quality during cold storage.
Changes in fruit quality in pears during CA storage.
Comparison of the total phenolic and ascorbic acid content of freeze-dried and air-dried marionberry, strawberry, and corn grown using conventional, organic, and sustainable agricultural practices.
Wplyw warunków kontrolowanej atmosfery na jakosc przechowalnicza owoców gruszy azjatychiej.
The influence of controlled atmosphere on the storage quality of the fruit of Asian pears.
EFFECT OF STORAGE ATMOSPHERE ON POSTHARVEST QUALITY OF CAULIFLOWER.
EFFECT OF IRRADIATION WITH OR WITHOUT HOT WATER TREATMENT ON THE QUALITY OF NAHNG-GLAHNG-WAHN MANGOES DURING STORAGE AT 15 DEG C AND RH OF 60-65%.
The effect of blanching, freezing and freeze-storage on changes of some chemical compounds content in New Zealand spinach.
Quality of Spanish mandarins following quarantine cold treatment.
Physical and biochemical changes during controlled-atmosphere storage of cv. Granny Smith.
Refrigeration sector monitoring
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New advance in cryopreservation could make blood preservation more practical
It’s already possible to cryopreserve human red blood cells in the presence of 40 percent glycerol, but is rarely done because of the time-consuming process to thaw and remove the glycerol from the blood.
In-transit cold treatment facilitates imports of South African fruits in India
A recent agreement between India and South Africa for in-transit cold treatment should benefit South African exporters of apples and pears.
Cryoextraction techniques for better tasting wine?
A recent study in Spain suggests that freezing white grapes using low temperatures in the winemaking process, produces wines that are more aromatic than wines produced with traditional...
Fish packaging with built-in nose
PhD candidate Jenneke Heising is working on packaging with a built-in nose that tells your smartphone how fresh fish is before you buy it.
“Benen ECOFRIDGES”: Senegal focuses on energy-efficient refrigeration to cut energy bills
Senegal’s Economy and Energy Management Agency (AEME), along with its institutional partners DIREC and Senelec, has launched the “Benen ECOFRIDGES” initiative as part of the ECOFRIDGES Senegal...
Producing ammonia using less energy
Scientists at the Tokyo Institute of Technology have developed an improved catalyst facilitating the synthesis of ammonia at merely 50°C (when conventional techniques require temperatures of 450°C).
European Commission launches €1 billion Green Deal call
Organised under 10 key focus areas and 20 topics, the European Green Deal aims to tackle the challenges and take advantage of the opportunities of climate change.
Simplifying the preservation at very low temperature of tissues used in ophthalmology
Researchers have compared the effects of −28 °C (standard freezer) and −80 °C preservation on human amniotic membrane, which is commonly used in ophthalmic...
Low-cost cold storage in Kenya using evaporative cooling
A team of researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the University of Nairobi are designing affordable off-grid cold storage units for perishable crops in Kenya, using evaporative...
Meeting the challenge of a sustainable global food cold chain
A recent report published by UNEP and FAO includes several important recommendations on how to develop more sustainable food cold chains.
Kenya confirms acceptance of the Kigali Amendment
Kenya becomes the 154th country to ratify the Kigali Amendment.
Bangladesh Kicks Off Green Cooling Initiative to Phase Out HFCs in Line with Montreal Protocol
Bangladesh initiates efforts towards green cooling solutions with a workshop addressing the transition from HFCs to eco-friendly refrigerants.
You are invited to the virtual exhibition on the sustainable cold chain
Cold chain technologies providers, users, and policymakers are invited to visit or apply to the ongoing Sustainable cold chain virtual exhibition organised online by UNEP and...
Solar energy improves medical healthcare in sub-Saharan Africa
UNDP develops the Solar for Health project in Zambia and Zimbabwe. More than 400 healthcare centres are now equipped with solar panels and the health products' cold chain is preserved.
U.S. Department of Energy funds 15 projects for more efficient cooling of data centres
As part of the country’s goal to achieve net-zero carbon by 2050, over 40 million USD funding to support the development of high-performance, energy efficient cooling solutions for...
IIR news
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Statement from IIR Director General at MOP37
Statement delivered by Dr. Yosr Allouche, IIR Director General, on November 7, 2025 at MOP37, in Nairobi, Kenya.
New EU research project BETTED gets underway!
The IIR is one of 10 partners of the new European research project aimed at promoting the energy transition of the dairy value chain.
A new Open Access thesis section on the IIR website!
We’re happy to offer you a new online service! A link library is now available on our website.
Don't miss the FRISBEE workshop at ICCC2014
On the afternoon of the 23rd June, the IIR will organize a FRISBEE Project a workshop at the 3rd International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain (ICCC2014) at Twickenham College, London, UK.
A new era for the IIR’s archives: 2,000 historical publications now available online
As part of its campaign to promote and preserve its documentation heritage, the International Institute of Refrigeration has launched a large-scale project to digitise its historical archives. This initiative...
A look back at Chillventa 2022
The IIR was present at this year’s Chillventa exhibition held in Nuremberg from October 10 to 12. This was also the venue for the WorldSkills Competition in the field of refrigeration and air...
Discover the Encyclopedia of Refrigeration
The IIR is proud to present the newest addition to its portfolio of scientific information products; the Encyclopedia of Refrigeration.
Highlights from COP13/MOP36 – Day 2
Today, COP13/MOP36 saw pivotal discussions and decisions aimed at strengthening global compliance and collaboration in the fight to protect the ozone layer
Statement given by Didier Coulomb, Director General of the IIR, during MOP 28
Statement Given by the Director General of the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) during the 28th Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol (MOP-28) in Kigali...
Member news : Danfoss launches thermostatic expansion valve for CO2
Danfoss has recently launched a thermostatic expansion valve for CO2, based on its TE2 valve. It is suitable for small to medium size remote refrigeration systems such as cold rooms and display...
BETTED: a new IIR EU funded project
This project aims to promote the energy transition of the dairy value chain. The kick-off meeting is scheduled for March 11-12 in Brussels (Belgium).
New Working Group: Cooling and Refrigeration Emissions and Energy Data Working Group (CREED)
IIR and UNEP-led Cool Coalition are excited to announce the formation of a new working group titled "Cooling and Refrigeration Emissions and Energy Data Working Group (CREED)"
ENOUGH at the 37th EFFoST International Conference 2023
Several partners from the ENOUGH project were present at the 37th EFFoST International Conference 2023 in Valencia this week.
SophiA at ESEF 2024 in Abidjan
SophiA will organise a 3-hour hybrid workshop focused on ongoing solar cooling and heating projects in the ECOWAS region.
Sustainable cooling and heating in India: IIR partners in new INDEE3 project
The INDEE3 project aims to support India’s transition to low-carbon heating and cooling technologies. It promotes the use of natural refrigerants, improves refrigerant lifecycle management, and develops more...
Encyclopedia of Refrigeration
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For IIR members only
Global cold storage capacity
This table presents the cold storage capacity in about 50 countries, based on data from the Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA).
Liquefied Natural Gas: production process and cold energy recovery
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is natural gas that has been cooled to about -160 °C and turned into a liquid to facilitate transportation and storage. A typical LNG supply chain...
Cryogenic nitrogen in the food and beverage industry
The adoption of cryogenic processes in the food and beverage industry is predominantly driven by liquid nitrogen (LIN), and it is the preferred candidate for food chilling and...
