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A new method to describe the cooling process of packaged horticulture produce.
- Author(s) : SHIM Y. M., TAN Y. T., OLANTUNJI J., et al.
- Publication date: 2015/08/16
- Languages : English
- Keywords : Cooling, Process, Horticulture, Packaging, Fruit
- Source: Proceedings of the 24th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Yokohama, Japan, August 16-22, 2015.
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Potentials of wetted fabric as a cold medium for transport of horticultural products.
- Author(s) : CHAOMUANG N., FLICK D.
- Publication date: 2022/04/11
- Languages : English
- Keywords : Horticulture, Evaporative system, Transport, Humidification, Humidity, Expérimentation
- Source: 7^th IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain (Online). Proceedings: April 11-13 2022
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Toward a fast and flexible transfer model for horticultural products packaged into boxes.
- Author(s) : OLATUNJI J. R., SHIM Y. M., FERRUA M. J., et al.
- Publication date: 2016/04/07
- Languages : English
- Keywords : Heat transfer, Cooling, Modelling, Horticulture, Packaging, Kiwifruit
- Source: 4^th IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain. Proceedings: Auckland, New Zealand, April 7-9, 2016.
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Industry survey on the pressure drop across palletised horticulture produce during precooling.
- Author(s) : SHIM Y. M., OLATUNJI J. R., ZHOU J., et al.
- Publication date: 2016/04/07
- Languages : English
- Keywords : Precooling, Pallet, Apple, Horticulture, Survey, Kiwifruit, Pressure drop
- Source: 4^th IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain. Proceedings: Auckland, New Zealand, April 7-9, 2016.
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Effect of temperature and relative humidity on the carvacrol release kinetics from active packaging for fresh horticultural products.
- Author(s) : NAVARRO-MARTÍNEZ A., LÓPEZ GÓMEZ A., MARTÍNEZ HERNÁNDEZ G. B.
- Publication date: 2023/08/21
- Languages : English
- Keywords : Cold room, Relative humidity, Fruit, Vegetable, Packaging, Horticulture, Expérimentation, Essential oil
- Source: Proceedings of the 26^th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Paris , France, August 21-25, 2023.
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Interactions between Package Design, Airflow, Heat and Mass Transfer, and Logistics in Cold Chain Facilities for Horticultural Products.
- Author(s) : NASSER EDDINE A., DURET S., MOUREH J.
- Publication date: 2022/11
- Languages : English
- Keywords : Cold chain, Mass transfer, Review, Horticulture, Heat transfer, Packaging, Expérimentation, Modelling
- Source: Energies - vol. 15 - n. 22
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Experimental measurements of the pressure drop loss coefficient for vent configurations of packaging designed for air cooling of horticultural products.
- Author(s) : TAPIA N. I., LOVE R. J., NOWAK E., et al.
- Publication date: 2019/08/24
- Languages : English
- Keywords : Precooling, Food industry, Measurement, Air flow, Loss, Horticulture, Expérimentation, Packaging, Pressure drop
- Source: Proceedings of the 25^th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Montréal , Canada, August 24-30, 2019.
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Chapter 2. Postharvest Losses and Waste
- Author(s) : YAHIA E. M., FONSECA J. M., KITINOJA L.
- Publication date: 2019
- Languages : English
- Keywords : Cold chain, Post harvest loss, Economy, Statistics, Fruit, Vegetable, Horticulture
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Cooling rates of fruits and vegetables.
- Author(s) : SAQUET A., BARBOSA A., ALMEIDA D.
- Publication date: 2016/05/03
- Languages : English
- Keywords : Precooling, Cooling rate, Heat transfer, Parameter, Vegetable, Horticulture, Expérimentation, Fruit
- Source: CYTEF 2016. VIII Congreso Ibérico y VI Congreso Iberoamericano de las Ciencias y Técnicas del Frío, Coimbra-Portugal, 3-6 mayo, 2016.
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Heat pump assisted drying of flower bulbs.
- Author(s) : WAGENAAR S., FERREIRA C. I.
- Publication date: 2021/08/31
- Languages : English
- Keywords : Horticulture, Heat pump, Drying, Expérimentation, Flower bulb, Simulation, Optimization, Energy consumption, Modelling, Performance
- Source: 13^th IEA Heat Pump Conference 2021: Heat Pumps – Mission for the Green World. Conference proceedings [full papers]
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Current status and future trends of monitoring technologies for food products traceability.
- Author(s) : MORAIS D., GASPAR P. D., SILVA P. D., et al.
- Publication date: 2019/08/24
- Languages : English
- Keywords : Temperature indicator, Generality, Food industry, Sensor, RFID, Cold chain, Traceability, Remote monitoring, Quality, Horticulture
- Source: Proceedings of the 25^th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Montréal , Canada, August 24-30, 2019.
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Solar-powered cold-storage and agrifood market modernization in Nigeria.
- Author(s) : TAKESHIMA H., YAMAUCHI F., EDEH H., HERNANDEZ M. A.
- Publication date: 2023/03
- Languages : English
- Keywords : Cold storage, Africa, Nigeria, Solar energy, Sustainability, Case study, Cost, Correlation, Food loss, Calculation, Horticulture
- Source: Agricultural Economics - vol. 54 - n. 2
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Assessment of short-term aquifer thermal energy storage for energy management in greenhouse horticulture: modeling and optimization.
- Author(s) : ALTES-BUCH Q., ROBERT T., QUOILIN S., LEMORT V.
- Publication date: 2022
- Languages : English
- Source: 2022 Purdue Conferences. 7^th International High Performance Buildings Conference at Purdue.
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Microbial control in fresh horticultural products using active paper sheets with essential oils. A case study in lemon cv. Verna.
- Author(s) : NAVARRO MARTINEZ A., MARTÍNEZ HERNÁNDEZ G. B.
- Publication date: 2022/04
- Languages : English
- Source: XI Congreso Ibérico y IX Congreso Iberoamericano de Ciencias y Técnicas del Frío, CYTEF 2022.
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Influence of long-distance air transport conditions on horticultural product quality: Case study of fresh mango shipment from Thailand to France.
- Author(s) : LAGUERRE O., DURET S., CHAOMUANG N., DENIS A., DERENS-BERTHEAU E., MAWILAI P., NDOYE F. T., PONGSUTTIYAKORN T., RAKMAE S., SRISAWAT K., PORNCHALOEMPONG P.
- Publication date: 2023/08
- Languages : English
- Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 152
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Improving Cold Storage in Pakistan

The Pakistani government has recently announced that it will provide funds to the national food sector, in order to improve cold storage facilities. The scheme, called ‘Cool Chain and Cold Storage for Horticulture Products' aims at mitigating the...
- Publication date : 2007/05/24
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New port terminal in Rotterdam

A group of companies recently announced in the presence of the Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs, Agriculture that a new port primarily dedicated to the storage, transfer and transportation of foodstuffs is to be operational in Rotterdam in 2014.
- Publication date : 2013/04/26
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The global refrigerated sea transportation market

Technavio’s market research analyst predicts the global refrigerated sea transportation market to grow steadily at a CAGR of around 4% during the period 2016-2020.
- Publication date : 2016/01/18
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The Indian cold storage sector

Only two per cent of produce in India are held or transported using cold storage facilities compared to 85 per cent in the US.
- Publication date : 2016/12/20
- Subjects: Figures, economy
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Asia: record temperatures in April increase cooling demand

In April 2023, hotter-than-average temperatures have been recorded in Asia, affecting electricity and cooling demand.
- Publication date : 2023/05/15
- Subjects: Developing country, General information
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Reducing post-harvest food losses in sub-Saharan Africa

To strengthen the cold chain for fruit and vegetables in sub-Saharan Africa, sustainable measures and the use of precooling are recommended in a review article.
- Publication date : 2022/12/15
- Subjects: Developing country
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Must read in IJR: Overview of cold storage capacity in Uganda

The cold storage capacity in Uganda was estimated at 4.5 m3 per 1,000 inhabitants in 2023, according to a recent survey on existing cold storage facilities for bulk handling of perishable food...
- Publication date : 2024/09/20
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EU requires cold treatment for citrus imports

According to a new EU legislation, a mandatory cold treatment will be required for citrus fruits imported from non-EU countries.
- Publication date : 2022/04/19
- Subjects: Regulation, Developing country
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China food chain

Last year, China reported almost 70 billion yuan (USD 8.63 billion) losses in discarded fruit and vegetables. Annual food production is estimated at USD 300 billion but over 20% of food is wasted during transportation due, according to the...
- Publication date : 2005/10/26
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Refrigeration innovations for the avocado market

The booming global avocado market calls for increasing standards of quality. Refrigeration technologies offer cutting-edge solutions for fruit ripening and seed preservation for future crops.
- Publication date : 2020/10/22
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The Indian transport refrigeration market – 2015

The segment has been projected to grow to a value of INR 1850 Million (about USD 28.6 Million) by 2020, at a Compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16%.
- Publication date : 2015/11/03
- Subjects: Figures, economy
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Global demand for commercial refrigeration equipment to rise.

The demand is predicted to benefit from strong growth in some of the world’s largest developing nations.
- Publication date : 2013/02/14
- Subjects: Figures, economy
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Conference report: Australia

Postharvest Unlimited Downunder 2004, an IIR-co-sponsored conference, was held in Sydney, Australia, on November 9-12, 2004, with as theme "Postharvest technologies for the delivery of high quality horticultural products - implementation based on...
- Publication date : 2005/02/11
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Walk-In Cold Rooms: A Practitioner’s Technical Guide

In many developing countries, agriculture is crucial to livelihoods, and developing the cold chain from field to table can boost incomes and stimulate economic growth. Cold stores are an essential link in the...
- Publication date : 2024/01/24
- Subjects: General information
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