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A novel heat-driven thermoacoustic refrigeration system for food refrigeration applications.
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Development of the natural working fluid‐based refrigeration system for domestic scale freeze‐dryer.
Market trends and drivers in new product development of natural refrigerant components.
Is carbon neutrality for logistics flows of food products possible?
Development of multi-criteria analysis approach considering food quality and energy consumption: application to production process of puff pastry.
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Use of phase change materials for food applications—state of the art in 2022.
Thermo-economic analysis of low Global Warming Potential refrigerants for food refrigeration application.
Review on properties of microencapsulated phase change materials slurries (mPCMS).
Optimizing airflow in spiral blast freezers.
Caractérisation expérimentale et modélisation de la microstructure de produits alimentaires surgelés soumis aux phénomènes de recristallisation et de sublimation : Application aux produits végétaux.
Imaging and modeling of the microstructure of frozen foods during recrystallization and sublimation : A case study on plant-based products.
8th IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain. Proceedings: June 9-11 2024
7th IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain (Online). Proceedings: April 11-13 2022
6th IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain. Proceedings: Nantes, France, August 26-28 2020
Examinations of quantitative evaluation method of food freezing process. Evaluation of pre-cooling freezing.
Macchine ed impianti per la conservazione e transformazione dei prodotti alimentari.
Machines and infrastructures for preserving and transforming foodstuffs.
Refrigeration sector monitoring
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Assessing the market potential of industrial heat pumps in Europe
To address the lack of product development of high temperature heat pumps, a recent article provides manufacturers with an estimate of the industrial heat pump market potential in...
Advances in Phase Change Materials boost efficiency of food and health cold chains
A recent article published in the International Journal of Refrigeration reviews PCMs in laboratory and commercial cold chain applications along with possible solutions to mitigate their...
“Soft chill” technology improves temperature control for food processors
A new way of using liquid nitrogen to control the temperature of foods while they are being processed will improve quality, even when used with the most heat-sensitive or reactive foods, according to Air Products.
Liquid nitrogen for French cuisine
The system uses the natural pressure of nitrogen during evaporation according to a vertical discharge principle.
Cold chain research centre in Rwanda receives UK funding
The Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Cooling and Cold chain (ACES) has received funding to support its cold chain research activities in Africa until 2025.
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.
Nigeria needs an additional 50,000 tonnes of cold storage capacity
The President of the Organisation for Technology Advancement of Cold Chain in West Africa (OTACCWA) estimated the cold chain infrastructure required to tackle Nigeria’s annual post-harvest losses evaluated at $9...
Behold the 9-day fresh strawberry: new approach to slowing rot doubles berry shelf life
A study has demonstrated that low irradiance ultra-violet (UV) light directed at strawberries over long exposure periods at low temperature and very high humidity (typical home refrigerator conditions) delays spoilage.
Novel energy-saving cryogenic equipment for walnut kernel peeling
In a recent study, a prototype cryogenic equipment was designed to peel walnut kernel more efficiently than by immersion in liquid nitrogen.
Temperature control and sustainability, the challenges of 3D meat printing
Temperature control is a key factor that still limits the application of 3D printing in the meat industry, according to recent scientific publications.
French food-industry refrigeration figures
According to a 2014 Cnefic and AFF document, 13,500 enterprises in the sector (98 % of which are small and medium-sized) use refrigeration technologies, with at least one cold store.
Isochoric freezing could cut down energy use in the global food cold chain
Compared to conventional isobaric freezing, isochoric freezing could significantly improve the quality of frozen food and generate substantial energy savings.
Road to COP28. Achieving sustainable cold chains in low-to-middle-income countries
Successful implementation requires clear government strategy, financial support, close engagement with local communities and users, trainings for efficient use and maintenance, and...
The expansion of refrigeration applications of Thermal Energy Storage and PCMs
Based on a selection of papers from two recent IIR conferences, overview of thermal energy storage and PCM applications in the fields of refrigerated transport, display cabinets, fishing vessels, food processing...
The refrigeration sector celebrates International Women's Day and World Engineering Day
Engineers and technicians make up the bulk of the workforce in the refrigeration and heat pump sector, a growing sector in which all professions are accessible to women.
IIR news
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New in our Encyclopedia. Cryogenic nitrogen in the food and beverage industry
This summary document presents the applications of cryogenic nitrogen in the food and beverage industry .
The IIR publishes a new Informatory Note on The Role of Refrigeration in Worldwide Nutrition
In line with its corporate objective to promote knowledge of refrigeration and associated technologies and applications on a global scale, the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) has published a new Informatory Note on “The...
International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) releases new technical brief: “The role of refrigeration in the global economy (3rd edition)”
This comprehensive report highlights the critical importance of refrigeration in addressing global challenges related to food security, healthcare, energy efficiency, and climate change.
IIR member news: Linde
Linde claims cryogenic freezing allows cookie manufacturers to produce a more consistent product.
IIR WRD 2025 Press Release : Countries urged to establish national refrigeration committees to tackle food, health, animals and climate challenges
Drawing on the outcomes of the WRD 2025 high-level event held on 18 June, the IIR calls for coordinated national action towards sustainable, equitable refrigeration.
The long awaited ICR2015 is underway!
Held every four years, this year ICR2015 welcomes 1,011 conference delegates from 55 countries, making it a truly global refrigeration event.
IIR Seminar in Tunis brings to the forefront the social and economic strategic importance of the cold chain
Recognising the social and economic importance of this issue on a global scale, the IIR organised a seminar on the Logistics For Transport Of Foodstuffs Under Controlled Temperatures In Hot Countries on October 25, 2016 in Tunis (Tunisia),...
Press release: The International Institute of Refrigeration appoints Professor Judith Evans as new president of Commission C2
The International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) is proud to announce the appointment of Judith Evans, Professor at London South Bank University, as the new president of IIR Commission C2 on food science and engineering.
Book your spot! Training session on food refrigeration systems
From July 1 to 5 2024, Professor Don Cleland will be leading a training workshop in London entitled “Cost-Effective Refrigeration”.
The IIR at ESEF 2025 in the Gambia
For the third time this year, the IIR took part in the successful 10th edition of the ECOWAS Sustainable Energy Forum (ESEF 2025) at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center, marking not only...
IIR Statement at COP30
Transcript of the official IIR delegation speech delivered at COP30 in Bélem, Brazil by Graeme Maidment, President of IIR Commission E2 : Heat Pumps and Energy Recovery.
Press release: IIR launches new Working Group on “Whole-body cryotherapy or cryostimulation”
During the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) Science and Technology Council meeting on June 15, 2017, a new IIR Working Group on “Whole-body cryotherapy or cryostimulation” was officially created.
Press release: The IIR International Dictionary of Refrigeration is now freely accessible online
Available in 11 languages, the complete version of the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) International Dictionary of Refrigeration is now freely accessible online.
The IIR’s ICCC 2024 conference ended successfully!
Successful Conclusion of the 8th International Institute of Refrigeration Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain.
The IIR at the refrigeration forefront of EU projects
Generally involved in the dissemination process, the IIR makes use of its network, activities and services to promote worldwide the research outcomes of the EU projects.
Encyclopedia of Refrigeration
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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...
Ice cream manufacturing, environmental impact and market data
From a physico-chemical point of view, ice cream is a complex, frozen multiphase mixture. The manufacturing process includes several stages of freezing which are described in this...
Environmental impact of the ice cream industry
This summary document describes the environmental impact of ice cream manufacturing, which is mainly due to the energy consumption and refrigerants used.
