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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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  • 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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    A Practitioner’s Technical Guide