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  • Hygiene of foodstuffs

    On the basis of the principle that every European citizen is entitled to a varied diet of safe and wholesome food and that all information on the composition, manufacturing processes and use of foodstuffs must be clear and accurate and with a view...

    • Publication date : 2004/10/18
  • Probiotic ice cream to boost oral health for children

    A recent Indian study, which was published in the Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, used ice cream to test the effectiveness of probiotic bacteria on oral health.

    • Publication date : 2015/05/22
  • Benefits of refrigeration in reducing stomach cancers highlighted

    In its 2008 World Cancer Report, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that by 2010, cancer will be the leading cause of death in the world, surpassing heart disease and causing more deaths than AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis combined. WHO...

    • Publication date : 2009/02/24
  • Brief: Tetrapack

    Tetrapak has launched a low-temperature ice-cream innovation based on a unique cold-kneading freezing process that creates fine-structured ice cream of improved quality and paves the way to production of new and healthier products. The Hoyer...

    • Publication date : 2006/05/05
  • China: Food safety improvements underway

    In the 1990s, China emerged as a low-cost exporter of food products such as vegetables, apples, seafood and poultry. But in recent years, China's exports slowed when shipments were rejected for failing to meet stringent standards in Japan, Europe...

    • Publication date : 2007/02/12
  • World

    The new ISO 22000 standard "Food safety management systems - requirements for any organization in the food chain" was passed in September 2005. This standard will apply to food producers and manufacturers, transport and storage operators and...

    • Publication date : 2005/10/26
  • Briefs: Accuracy of temperature-measuring equipment

    Food Refrigeration & Process Engineering Research (FRPERC), University of Bristol (UK) has conducted studies on 3 types of temperature-monitoring equipment. The temperatures were measured between mock (tylose) food packs in 3 retail cabinets....

    • Publication date : 2004/07/27
  • Brief: Transit warehouse dedicated to pharmaceutical products

    DHL Danzas Air & Ocean has created one of the first air transit warehouses under customs with controlled temperature solely dedicated to pharmaceutical products. This 1000 m2 warehouse is intended for pharmaceutical and derived products with...

    • Publication date : 2004/11/10
  • Logistic innovation: transit warehouse dedicated to pharmaceutical products

    DHL Danzas Air & Ocean has created one of the first air transit warehouses under customs with controlled temperature solely dedicated to pharmaceutical products. This 1000 m2 warehouse is intended for pharmaceutical and derived products with...

    • Publication date : 2004/09/14
  • Reducing food waste in European households

    Proper food storage in households is important to reduce food waste in Europe. A survey in Germany found that although consumers have a high awareness of food safety, they lack knowledge in handling advanced...

    • Publication date : 2021/03/11
    • Subjects: Figures, economy, General information
  • Frozen avocados to meet the booming global “avo craze”

    Frozen avocado pieces or products represent a rising market for exporters to guarantee year-round supply of avocados, which is becoming crucial to the food service sector. 

    • Publication date : 2024/09/19
  • Briefs: 72 bacterial species identified in domestic refrigerators

    French agency, AFSSA (Agence Française de Sécurité Sanitaire des Aliments) recently conducted a microbiological study on 2 types of refrigeration installations related to domestic food consumption: refrigerated display cabinets and domestic...

    • Publication date : 2010/03/07
  • European food freezing industry launches a collaborative action to shape the future of the sector

    The Kick-off Meeting of the EHEDG Subgroup of Food Refrigeration Equipment will take place on 6 December 2013 at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, the Netherlands, where professionals are kindly invited.

    • Publication date : 2013/11/05
  • Turkey aims to be the European leader in air conditioning unit production

    Over 90% of the nearly 40 air conditioning unit producers active in Turkey are comprised completely of local companies.

    • Publication date : 2015/12/20
    • Subjects: Figures, economy
  • New publications: The French version of the Red Book

    The French version of the Red Book (Recommendations for the Processing and Handling of Frozen Foods) is on sale! The 4th edition of this IIR reference publication - prepared by Mr Leif Bøgh-Sørensen and several international experts - gives an...

    • Publication date : 2008/08/12
  • Red Book on sale!

    The Red Book (Recommendations for the Processing and Handling of Frozen Foods) is one of the IIR's reference publications and one of its best sellers. The 4th edition - prepared by Mr Leif Bøgh-Sørensen and several international experts - presents...

    • Publication date : 2007/02/12
  • IIR Working Group on the Cold Chain in Warm Countries appoints a new chairperson

    Newly appointed chairperson, Halima Thraya, will oversee and coordinate the various efforts and projects carried out by the Working Group.

    • Publication date : 2015/06/03
  • Technical visit to the Tokyo fish market

    At the ICCC conference last June, attendees had the opportunity to participate in technical visits, including a tour of the Tokyo fish market. Alain Le Bail, President of IIR Commission C2, joined the visit and...

    • Publication date : 2024/11/15
  • News from IIR members: Kinarca

    Kinarca obtains ISO 22000 certification for its gel-ice machine. Bureau Veritas Certification has certified that Kinarca's Food Security system applied to the design process, manufacturing assembly and maintenance of flo-ice machines is according...

    • Publication date : 2009/02/24