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Modélisation thermique des matériaux à changement de phase encapsulés pour les emballages alimentaires.
Thermal modelling of encapsulated phase-change materials for food packaging
Recommended by the IIR
Bonnes pratiques d’usage et signification des marquages des emballages isothermes utilisant la glace carbonique comme source de froid.
Good usage practices and meaning of markings on isothermal packaging using dry ice as a source of cold.
On the Potential of Packaging for Reducing Fruit and Vegetable Losses in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Eficacia de un envase de cartón activo antimicrobiano en la conservación refrigerada de pimiento fresco a granel.
Efficacy of an antimicrobial active cardboard crate for refrigerated conservation of fresh pepper.
IIR document
Effect of temperature and relative humidity on the carvacrol release kinetics from active packaging for fresh horticultural products.
Application of sustainable active packaging to reduce food loss in cold storage of chilled foods.
Recommended by the IIR / IIR document
Studies on the pressure distribution inside palletised packages during precooling.
Envase de cartón antimicrobiano para reducir la podredumbre del tomate fresco envasado a granel y conservado en refrigeración.
Antimicrobial active cardboard crate to reduce the rottenness in fresh tomato stored in refrigeration.
Heat transfer modelling of encapsulated phase change materials for good packaging.
El envasado ultralimpio y la descontaminación con nanoemulsión de orégano alarga la vida útil de la carne picada almacenada a 4°C.
Ultraclean packaging and surface decontamination with oregano essential oil nanoemulsion increases the shelf-life of minced meat stored at 4°C.
Surface decontamination with essential oil nanoemulsion and ultraclean map packaging increases the shelf-life of refrigerated fresh cut pineapple.
Experimental and comprehensive theoretical study of cold storage packages containing PCM.
The use of cardboard box with smart active internal lining and wrapping with active biopolymer film for enhancing the shelf life and safety of fresh broccoli.
Heat transfer characteristics within a multiscale packaging: application on a pallet of strawberries.
A new method to describe the cooling process of packaged horticulture produce.
Refrigeration sector monitoring
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New process combining cryogenic freezing and MAP
Air Products Freshline® Superfresh is a new methodology which combines cryogenic freezing with modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) in a specific way to extend the life and quality of food products.
Package indicators to help increase food safety
Chromatic Technologies Inc. (CTI) has developed inks that provide reminders when a product has been out of refrigeration and temperature has started to rise.
PCMs to keep superchilled temperatures in consumer packages
Consumer packages may be placed at +15 °C for 25-40 min longer thanks to the PCM
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.
SOFRIGAM at the heart of the cold chain for the COVID-19 vaccine
The French company SOFRIGAM, a member of the IIR for more than 10 years, has received a qualification for its packaging that enables vaccines against COVID-19 to be stored at very low...
Pilot project for the export of fresh vegetables by sea from Australia
Australia’s vegetable exporters are testing modified atmosphere and controlled atmosphere packaging to increase the shelf-life of fresh produce during sea freight.
A technical day to present the evolutions of the Certicold Pharma label
On March 22, 2017, the CEMAFROID group gathered health stakeholders for a technical day dedicated to the Certicold Pharma label.
ICR2011 highlights: improving insulation thanks to vacuum
Vacuum insulated panels (VIPs) are a new technology which is theoretically 5 times less conductive than classic polyurethane panels (3 times less in practice because of the various thermal bridges).
France: Assessment of the refrigerant emissions avoided between 1993 and 2013
The commitment and engagement from most stakeholders in the “Cooling and Air Conditioning “ branch helped avoid 45 million emitted tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent.
Towards a sustainable seafood cold chain
Several FAO (UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation) reports present the figures and challenges of the seafood cold chain.
Solar and kinetic energy to recharge cooling system for truck containers.
The system would allow savings of up to at least 20,000 litres of fuel annually and reduce costs of transport operations.
Refrigerated maritime transport: investing in new technology may help mitigate risk
In a Journal of Commerce article, John Padgett details new opportunities presented by digitally connected devices that enable cargo owners to better monitor reefers.
A new temperature controlled air cargo container.
The company Envirotainer is one of the world leaders in air freight temperature controlled containers.
Reefer container throughput in main European ports.
In 2021, Europe’s leading ports were back to pre-pandemic levels of cargo and container throughput.
Modern technology permits economical refrigerated shipments
The number of refrigerated shipments, and thus the number of refrigerated containers, has risen worldwide in recent years. Hamburg Süd is optimizing the use of cooling energy and will reduce the energy consumption of its reefer containers by 15%...
IIR news
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Healthcare ColDays 2022: innovations in refrigeration and health
The French Association of Refrigeration (Association Française du Froid) is organising a day dedicated to the latest technical and scientific developments in the field of refrigeration and health on 26 April...
IIR member news: Carrier Transicold
Carrier Transicold celebrates 45 years of container refrigeration production as it prepares to build one-millionth unit.
First European field study on food cold chain carried out by the Frisbee consortium
Four Frisbee project partners will conduct a major field study in four representative European countries this Summer
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 .
Past events: The IIR around the world, April 2023
This month, the IIR conference on HFOs welcomed 200 delegates, and one of Asia's largest exhibitions in HVACR, China Refrigeration, set a new record with 60,000 visitors and 1,100 exhibitors.
News from IIR members: Sofrigam
Sofrigam has developed new technology following extensive research over a 2-year period: a fast locking system that ensures security and sealing of its passive refrigerated packaging.
CRH 2015 - China Refrigeration 2015
Continued focus on providing persistent improvement and innovation in the HVAC&R industry. Highlights included a Demonstration Pavilion for cold chain solutions, Ozone2Climate Roadshow & Roundtable, and a side-event covering EU F-gas...
The Cold Chain: A logistical challenge at the heart of the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine
Gérald Cavalier - President of the Science and Technology Council of the International Institute of Refrigeration, President of the French Association of Refrigeration, President of the Cemafroid...
ENOUGH – a new project that will identify how food industry can become net zero by 2050
The project will develop technologies, tools and methods to contribute to the EU’s farm to fork Strategy to achieve climate neutrality in the food industry.
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.
