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Safe management of ammonia refrigeration systems.Guidance for the food and drinks industries and other workplaces.
Application of Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) for audit of HACCP system.
IIR document
Modelling methodology of temperature and energy consumption in food plant: Application to puff pastry.
Agriculture and food security in OIC member countries 2016.
Agriculture et sécurité alimentaire dans les pays membres de L'OCI 2016.
Atelier de stockage froid positif. Ateliers industriels.
Workshop on positive temperature cold storage. Industrial workshops.
Use of thermal conductivity models to check measured thermal conductivity data.
Energy saving measures on the Portuguese agro-food industry sector.
Use of simple thermal conductivity models to assess the reliability of measured thermal conductivity data.
Recommended by the IIR / IIR document
6th IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain. Proceedings: Nantes, France, August 26-28 2020
7th IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain (Online). Proceedings: April 11-13 2022
8th IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain. Proceedings: June 9-11 2024
Sustainability within food cold chain sectors in Norway.
Enhancement of food safety. Antimicrobial effectiveness of cold plasma treatments.
Experimental investigation of chilling tank for atlantic salmon.
Advanced design for CO2 compressors in industrial applications.
Refrigeration sector monitoring
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The food industry in Europe
The processed meat market in Western Europe is worth EUR 117.3 billion, some 10.6 % of the overall food and drink market of EUR 1111 billion.
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.
French food-industry refrigeration figures
According to a 2014 Cnefic and AFF document, 13,500 enterprises in the sector (98 % of which are small and medium-sized) use refrigeration technologies, with at least one cold store.
Assessing the market potential of industrial heat pumps in Europe
To address the lack of product development of high temperature heat pumps, a recent article provides manufacturers with an estimate of the industrial heat pump market potential in...
Temperature control and sustainability, the challenges of 3D meat printing
Temperature control is a key factor that still limits the application of 3D printing in the meat industry, according to recent scientific publications.
Novel energy-saving cryogenic equipment for walnut kernel peeling
In a recent study, a prototype cryogenic equipment was designed to peel walnut kernel more efficiently than by immersion in liquid nitrogen.
Smart refrigerated display cabinet collects real-time data.
The "Fresh-Cut" refrigerated display cabinet is a "smart" piece of equipment that records and transmits real-time data on the condition of goods on-shelf.
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.
Food processing: a priority sector for India
India’s food minister believes that with a better supply chain, the country could be a global food processing powerhouse.
Food safety: the problems caused by condensation
Some advice to prevent or remove condensation, often involved in food contamination.
A new African Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Cooling and Cold Chain
A new African Centre of Excellence for sustainable cooling and cold chain (ACES) based in Rwanda, will help African farmers get their produce to market quickly and efficiently, thus reducing food waste, boosting...
Isochoric freezing could cut down energy use in the global food cold chain
Compared to conventional isobaric freezing, isochoric freezing could significantly improve the quality of frozen food and generate substantial energy savings.
Penetration of transcritical CO2 continues to increase
In Europe, North America and Japan, the number of transcritical CO2 installations continues to increase significantly in commercial and industrial refrigeration.
UK frozen food in 2020: market growth and sustainability
A report by the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) reveals a significant growth rate of the frozen food sector in 2020. The report also suggests that the industry is addressing environmental issues such as...
Tunisia: refrigeration data
Currently, the cold-storage capacity in Tunisia is approximately 1,600,000m3.
IIR news
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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.
Obituary: André Gac
The IIR is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of André Gac, former IIR Director on July 14th at the age of 98.
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 .
Download the IIR Seminar on the Logistics For Transport Of Foodstuffs Under Controlled Temperatures In Hot Countries presentations
Recognising the social and economic importance of this issue on a global scale, the IIR organised a seminar on the Logistics For Transport Of Foodstuffs Under Controlled Temperatures In Hot Countries on October 25, 2016 in Tunis (Tunisia).
Conference update: Dinan
Le Pôle Cristal organise un colloque scientifique sur le thème : « Froid industriel et commercial. Bâtiment économe en énergie », les 7 et 8 octobre 2010, à Dinan (France). Une table ronde sur « Les enjeux du froid dans l'industrie...
The IIR publishes a new Informatory Note on The Role of Refrigeration in Worldwide Nutrition
In line with its corporate objective to promote knowledge of refrigeration and associated technologies and applications on a global scale, the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) has published a new Informatory Note on “The...
New IIR Informatory Note: The Role of Refrigeration in Worldwide Nutrition
In line with its corporate objective to promote knowledge of refrigeration and associated technologies and applications on a global scale, the IIR has published a new Informatory Note on “The Role of Refrigeration in Worldwide...
Join the ENOUGH project webinar!
Funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme, the ENOUGH project aims to address and reduce emissions from the food sector. Join the project webinar on December 1.
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.
Book your spot! Training session on food refrigeration systems
From July 1 to 5 2024, Professor Don Cleland will be leading a training workshop in London entitled “Cost-Effective Refrigeration”.
World Refrigeration Day 2020
The annual World Refrigeration Day aims to raise awareness among the wider public about the importance of refrigeration technologies in everyday life. Organised under...
Invitation: IIR Seminar on the "Logistics For Transport Of Foodstuffs Under Controlled Temperatures In Hot Countries"
The IIR is delighted to invite you to the IIR Seminar on the "Logistics For Transport Of Foodstuffs Under Controlled Temperatures In Hot Countries” and an IIR Working Group meeting on The Cold Chain in Hot Countries.
The IIR’s ICCC 2024 conference ended successfully!
Successful Conclusion of the 8th International Institute of Refrigeration Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain.
The long awaited ICR2015 is underway!
Held every four years, this year ICR2015 welcomes 1,011 conference delegates from 55 countries, making it a truly global refrigeration event.
ENOUGH at the 37th EFFoST International Conference 2023
Several partners from the ENOUGH project were present at the 37th EFFoST International Conference 2023 in Valencia this week.
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.
