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Extending the shelf life of low-acid liquid dairy products for added value.

• Publication date: 2016/02
• Languages : English

Refrigerated carrot juice and other refrigerated low-acid juices: guidance for industry.

• Publication date: 2008/06
• Languages : English
• Source: FDA - 4 p.

Modelling bacterial growth of Lactobacillus curvatus as a function of acidity and temperature.

• Author(s) : WIJTZES T., WIT J. C. de, HUIS IN'T VELD J. H. J., RIET K. van 't, ZWIETERING M. H.
• Publication date: 1995/07
• Languages : English
• Source: Appl. environ. Microbiol. - vol. 61 - n. 7

Effect of fat replacers and fruit pulp on quality of frozen yoghurt.

• Author(s) : KAUR H., MINHAS K. S., BAJWA U.
• Publication date: 2007/09
• Languages : English
• Source: Int. J. Food Sci. Technol. - vol. 44 - n. 5

Changes in fruit quality in pears during CA storage.

• Author(s) : WAWRZYNCZAK A., RUTKOWSKI K. P., KRUCZYNSKA D. E.
• Publication date: 2006
• Languages : English
• Source: J. Fruit ornam. Plant Res. - vol. 14

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.

• Author(s) : ASAMI D. K., HONG Y. J., BARRETT D. M., et al.
• Publication date: 2003
• Languages : English
• Source: J. agric. Food Chem. - vol. 51 - n. 5

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.

• Author(s) : MANOLOPOULOU H., CHITZANIDIS A., VLOUTOGLOU I.
• Publication date: 1993/05/03
• Languages : French
• Source: Contribution of Refrigeration to the Preservation of Quality in Fruit, Vegetables and Halieutic Products. Proceedings of the Symposium.
• Formats : PDF

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.

• Author(s) : KOPERA M., MITEK M.
• Publication date: 2004
• Languages : Polish
• Source: Zesz. naukowe Inst. Sadow. Kwiac. - vol. 12

The effect of blanching, freezing and freeze-storage on changes of some chemical compounds content in New Zealand spinach.

• Author(s) : GRZESZCZUK M., JADCZAK D., PODSIADLO C.
• Publication date: 2007
• Languages : English
• Source: Veg. Crops Res. Bull. - vol. 66

IIR document

EFFECT OF STORAGE ATMOSPHERE ON POSTHARVEST QUALITY OF CAULIFLOWER.

• Author(s) : SARAY T.
• Publication date: 1987/08/24
• Languages : English
• Source: Development in refrigeration, refrigeration for development. Proceedings of the XVIIth international Congress of Refrigeration.
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

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%.

• Author(s) : LACROIX M., et al.
• Publication date: 1991/08/10
• Languages : English
• Source: New challenges in refrigeration. Proceedings of the XVIIIth International Congress of Refrigeration, August 10-17, 1991, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Quality of Spanish mandarins following quarantine cold treatment.

• Author(s) : SALVADOR PÉREZ A., MARTÍNEZ-JÁVEGA J. M., CUQUERELLA CAYUELA J., et al.
• Publication date: 2003/08/17
• Languages : English
• Source: 21^st IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Serving the Needs of Mankind.
• Formats : PDF

Effects of different low temperatures on fresh-keeping in "Datuanmilu" peach.

[In Chinese. / En chinois.]

• Author(s) : ZHOU H., QIAO Y., WANG H., et al.
• Publication date: 2009/10
• Languages : Chinese
• Source: Journal of Refrigeration - vol. 30 - n. 129
• Formats : PDF

Physical and biochemical changes during controlled-atmosphere storage of cv. Granny Smith.

• Author(s) : OZER M. H., ERTURK U., AKBUDAK B.
• Publication date: 2003/02
• Languages : English
• Source: Proceedings of the International Conference Postharvest Unlimited.

IIR document

Effect of high CO2 and controlled-atmosphere storage on the keepability of blackberry cv. "Thornfree".

• Author(s) : AGAR I. T., STREIF J., BANGERTH F.
• Publication date: 1994/06/08
• Languages : English
• Source: New Applications of Refrigeration to Fruit and Vegetables Processing.
• Formats : PDF

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.

• Publication date : 2015/05/12

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.

• Publication date : 2022/09/12
• Subjects: Figures, economy, Developing country

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...

• Publication date : 2020/11/27

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.

• Publication date : 2013/12/27

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).

• Publication date : 2020/07/06
• Subjects: HFCs alternatives

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.

• Publication date : 2020/11/25
• Subjects: Environment, Technology

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...

• Publication date : 2022/05/30
• Subjects: Technology

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...

• Publication date : 2020/11/27

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. 

• Publication date : 2022/12/15
• Subjects: General information

Kenya confirms acceptance of the Kigali Amendment

Kenya becomes the 154th country to ratify the Kigali Amendment.

• Publication date : 2023/12/15
• Subjects: Regulation

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...

• Publication date : 2022/07/08
• Subjects: General information

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...

• Publication date : 2023/05/30
• Subjects: Technology

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.

• Publication date : 2019/02/28
• Subjects: Developing country

Los Angeles grants new discounts on energy-efficient air conditioners

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power offers low-income customers rebates on energy-efficient air conditioners.

• Publication date : 2022/11/14
• Subjects: General information

US senators introduce bill to phase down HFCs

Thirty-two US Senators — 16 from each party — have cosponsored a bill to phase down HFCs and authorize EPA to facilitate transitions to next generation refrigerant technologies.

• Publication date : 2019/12/30
• Subjects: Regulation

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.

• Publication date : 2024/03/27

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.

• Publication date : 2014/12/23

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.

• Publication date : 2014/05/20

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...

• Publication date : 2022/10/27

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...

• Publication date : 2020/03/29
• Subjects: Regulation, Developing country, Environment

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.

• Publication date : 2022/07/01
• Subjects: General information, Figures, economy, Technology

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...

• Publication date : 2022/10/27

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).

• Publication date : 2024/01/26

Welcome to the new IIR website

We are delighted to introduce the new and improved IIR website.

• Publication date : 2020/03/31

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.

• Publication date : 2023/11/13

New IIR logo and website: Take a look!

The IIR is pleased to announce the launch of its new brand identity and website.

• Publication date : 2020/03/03

Editorial by Didier Coulomb

The IIR is introducing changes. It has to change in order to meet the needs of its member countries, corporate and private members and clients. Its services must constantly evolve in line with new information technology as it becomes available....

• Publication date : 2009/05/18

UN Environment and IIR reinforce partnership

In order to formalise their existing partnership, the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) and the UN Environment signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during the 31st Meeting of the parties to the Montreal Protocol (MOP).

• Publication date : 2020/02/19

Available - New IIR publication: Technological options for retail refrigeration

Written by several experts from the acclaimed London South Bank University (UK), the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) is proud to present the “Technological options for retail refrigeration”.

• Publication date : 2018/11/22

Add the latest refrigeration publications to your bookshelf!

Check out the latest IIR publications including CO2 as a Refrigerant, Handbook on Indirect Refrigeration and Heat Pump Systems and the 1st IIR International Conference of Cryogenics and Refrigeration Technology (ICCRT 2016).

• Publication date : 2016/09/06

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).

• Last update : 2021/12/06
• Langues : English
• Themes : Refrigerated storage: economics and statistics

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...

• Last update : 2023/06/23
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : LNG and LPG

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...

• Last update : 2023/11/07
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : Freezing of foodstuffs