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Energy evaluation of refrigeration systems in Portuguese fruit and vegetable industry.
Pervaporation Membrane for Refrigerator Vegetable Tray Applications.
La préparation des fruits et légumes au coeur du magasin.
Preparing fruits and vegetables inside the store.
Air distribution systems for fruit and vegetable products storage rooms.
[In Ukrainian. / En ukrainien.]
Cooling rates of fruits and vegetables.
On the Potential of Packaging for Reducing Fruit and Vegetable Losses in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Mathematical simulation on the surface temperature variation of fresh-cut leafy vegetable during vacuum cooling.
Numerical modeling of forced-air pre-cooling of fruits and vegetables: A review.
Study on the effect of electromagnetic radiations during freezing on ice structure and quality of fruit and vegetable tissues.
Experimental analysis of the hydrofluidization freezing system for small fruits and vegetables.
A high humidity cooling system for improvement of fruits and vegetables storability.
Application of single blow technique for heat transfer measurement in packed bed of vegetables
Mathematical aspects of fruit and vegetable storehouse refrigerating unit thermoeconomic analysis.
Quality monitoring in cold-chain of leafy vegetables converging ICT.
The effect of uninterrupted temperature jump shock treatment on the fresh-keeping quality of fruits and vegetables.
Refrigeration sector monitoring
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Individual quick frozen vegetables global market
A projection of the IQF vegetables global market for the 2015-2025 period.
Comparison of the nutritional values of fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables
Researchers compared nutritional values between frozen, fresh and fresh-stored fruits and vegetables.
Vegetable ice cream flavors to debut in Japan
Häagen-Dazs has announced the release of two vegetable-flavored ice creams in Japan.
Keeping fruit and vegetable fresh longer without a fridge
The Wakati stores increases the short-term storage time for fruit and vegetable without refrigeration
Pilot project for the export of fresh vegetables by sea from Australia
Australia’s vegetable exporters are testing modified atmosphere and controlled atmosphere packaging to increase the shelf-life of fresh produce during sea freight.
India: 25 to 30% of fruits and vegetables lost after harvest
According to an article published on website downtoearth.org.in, Indian farmers lose INR 63,000 crore (about 8 billion EUR) every year due to unsold products.
Food waste top agenda at FAO Near East Conference
FAO recently announced measures to improve regional food security by cutting food losses and waste during its Regional Conference for the Near East. Some 15% of vegetables and legumes and more than 30% of perishable foods are wasted annually in ....
The global frozen food market in 2022
Despite food price inflation, Europe remained the largest frozen food market in 2022.
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.
Developing cold chain solutions in West Africa
African providers of cold storage solutions have entered into a strategic regional partnership to develop the cold chain business in African countries.
Edible carrot films display food packaging potential
Barrier properties exhibited by carrot-based edible films demonstrate potential for their use as packaging for a variety of food types, according to recent research from China.
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.
A project aimaing at improving fresh produce exports from Dominican Republic
The United States Department of Agriculture is currently working to strengthen the DR’s ability to export high quality fruit and vegetable products.
Fluctuating temperatures increase E. Coli and Listeria risk in leafy greens
A new study has found that fluctuations in temperature during transportation and retail sale of leafy greens negatively impacts both the product’s quality and microbial safety.
India: increased investment in the cold chain could reduce food losses and cut CO2 emissions.
Roughly 18% of fruits and vegetables are wasted each year due to the lack of post-harvest storage infrastructure.
IIR news
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New in our Encyclopedia. Cold storage conditions for fruits and vegetables
Practical recommendations for the cold storage of over 200 cultivars of fruits, vegetables and herbs.
India frozen vegetable market
According to a Bonafide Research report published in 2016, frozen vegetables market was 31% of the total frozen food market and is anticipated to increase further.
The IIR and CIHEAM closer than ever!
On June 4, 2014 M. Cosimo Lacirignola, CIHEAM’s General Secretary and Mr Didier Coulomb, Director of the IIR, signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Paris.
Policy brief available to download: Developing the cold chain in the agrifood sector in sub-Saharan Africa
A focus on the importance of the cold chain in reducing post-harvest losses
Cooling Keeps Food Fresh : Global Campaign Announced for World Refrigeration Day, June 26
Since 2019, June 26 celebrates the World Refrigeration Day. With increasing global stakes at hand over the past years, refrigeration took a leading role at the heart of international...
IIR website: consult our courses!
The “Services and expertises” section of the IIR website includes a section on courses and training. The courses are among the most downloaded documents in 2022!
Winners of the IIR Scientific Awards 2019 revealed
This time round, the IIR received a record number of applications and submissions to its various awards and is delighted to announce the winners.
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.
Event update: 1st IIR-UNEP Joint Experts’ Round-Table on Cold Chain Management in Hot Climates
The IIR and UNEP organise a Joint Experts’ Round-Table on Cold Chain Management in Hot Climates.
UK: IoR dinner 2020 and Judith Evans receives award
During the IoR annual dinner 2020, the IoR recognised the contributions of outstanding individuals to the UK refrigeration industry.Judith Evans was awarded ACR Woman of the Year 2020.
Press release: The International Institute of Refrigeration appoints Professor Judith Evans as new president of Commission C2
The International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) is proud to announce the appointment of Judith Evans, Professor at London South Bank University, as the new president of IIR Commission C2 on food science and engineering.
IIR at SIFA Expo 2024
On 19-21 November, IIR participated in SIFA Expo 2024, the interprofessional trade show on refrigeration and its applications in Lyon, France, a premier event for commercial and industrial refrigeration, cold...
1st IIR-UNEP Joint Experts’ Round-Table on Cold Chain Management in Hot Climates
In collaboration with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the IIR is proud to announce the 1st IIR-UNEP Joint Experts’ Round-Table on Cold Chain Management in Hot Climates.
IIR Seminar in Tunis brings to the forefront the social and economic strategic importance of the cold chain
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),...
New president of IIR Commission C2 on food science and engineering
The IIR is proud to announce the appointment of Judith Evans, Professor at London South Bank University, as the new president of IIR Commission C2 on food science and engineering.
Encyclopedia of Refrigeration
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Cold storage conditions for fruits and vegetables
Practical recommendations for the cold storage of over 200 cultivars of fruits, vegetables and herbs (storage temperatures, relative humidity, storage time, controlled atmosphere...
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...