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Current status and future trends of monitoring technologies for food products traceability.
Implementation of blockchain in food supply chains: Field test monitoring of fresh aquaculture fish cold chain.
Connected Indexes for food product temperature and quality monitoring.
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Connected indexes for food product temperature and quality monitoring.
EXPERIENCE WITH MONITOR MARK PRODUCT TEMPERATURE EXPOSURE INDICATORS.
KINETIC RESPONSE AND PERFORMANCE RELIABILITY OF FULL HISTORY TIME-TEMPERATURE INDICATORS.
Current status of the theory of the application of temperature indicators, temperature integrators, and temperature function integrators to the food spoilage chain.
Development and characterization of a new amylase type time-temperature indicator.
Temperature indicators and time-temperature integrators, 3rd Informatory Note on refrigeration and food.
Performances tests of the cold chain indicators and time/temperature integrators tools for control of the cold chain.
Thermal mapping of a refrigerated container with temperature indicators and electronic recorders.
Monitoring and optimization of the chain of chilled and frozen products with TTI smart labels.
GENERALISATION D'UNE PROCEDURE D'ASSURANCE QUALITE BASEE SUR L'EMPLOI D'ALLIAGES A MEMOIRE DE FORME SOUS IRRADIATION.
QUALITY INSURANCE PROCESS BASED ON SHAPE-MEMORY ALLOYS UNDER IRRADIATION.
COMPUTERIZED FRESHNESS MONITORING SYSTEM.
APPLICATION OF TIME-TEMPERATURE INDICATORS IN FOOD STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION.
Refrigeration sector monitoring
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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.
Time-temperature indicator materials given green light by EFSA
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) validates active materials used to create time-temperature indicators on chilled food packaging.
The impact of humidity on global demand for cooling energy
Recent studies have highlighted the countries most affected by the need to adapt to rising temperatures. Assessing the impact of humidity on perceived temperatures also stresses out...
The sharp increase in refrigeration needs should be better reflected in public policies
Recently released degree-day indicators confirm the steady progression of cooling needs compared to heating in the EU. Globally, energy consumption from refrigeration (including air...
Defining energy efficiency indicators for refrigerated shipping vessels
A working group from the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has proposed new energy efficiency indicators for ships. Shipping companies challenge their...
Efficient cooling methods to reduce heat stress in pigs
Microclimate parameters such as air temperature and humidity are important indicators of animal welfare. Besides, heat stress is more detrimental to productivity in the swine...
Smart standard for smart labels
There are currently no official standards to assess smart labels
Brazil launches the development of national plan to tackle rising cooling demand and extreme heat
The country has initiated the development of a National Cooling Action Plan, aiming to integrate climate adaptation, energy efficiency and social equity into a comprehensive strategy to address rising...
Passive cooling can reduce energy demand by 35 to 70% in the ASEAN residential sector
Among countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), a study showed that integrating passive cooling strategies into building design can reduce cooling energy...
Singapore launches national plan to combat heatwaves with dedicated government task force
A network of air-conditioned spaces will be made available at community centres, residents’ committees, and selected indoor sports halls during heatwaves, as part of the country’s new national heatwave response...
Piezoelectric cooling technologies offer new solutions for thermal management in compact electronics
As electronic devices continue to reduce in size while increasing in power, efficient heat dissipation is becoming a critical challenge. A recent review published on the International Journal of Refrigeration...
A new non-flammable mixture to boost the performance of CO2 systems
In a recent IJR article, researchers propose combining R744 with Dimethyl-ether (DME) to boost system performance while ensuring safety and low environmental impact, in a recent IJR...
Design and operate data centres for the AI era
In order to meet the demanding workload from artificial intelligence (AI) along with the increased cooling needs, the industry must upgrade and innovate when designing data...
Refrigeration reduces the glycemic index of cooked rice
Several studies highlight the benefits of refrigeration on the glycaemic index of rice, which is important in the control of chronic diseases such as diabetes.
ICCC2020 highlights: Benefits of IoT technologies for cold chain management
Internet of Things and cloud services are promising solutions for smart management and maintenance of the multiple cold rooms of supermarket chains.
IIR news
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The IIR is taking part in standardization work for TTIIs in France
Gérald Cavalier, President of Section D of the IIR’s Science and Technology Council was appointed President of the new E18A Commission of AFNOR (Association Française de Normalisation, the French Standardization Agency): “Cold chain control -...
Member news: Daikin equips the cooling system of Norway’s largest data centre
Daikin enhances the energy efficiency of Norway’s largest data centre with a full range of cooling equipment.
