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The influence of household refrigerator ownership on diets in Vietnam.

• Author(s) : HEARD B. R., THI H.T., BURRA D. D., HELLER M. C., MILLER S. A., DUONG T. T., SIMIONI M., JONES A. D.
• Publication date: 2020/12
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Viet nam, Household refrigerator, Nutrition, Statistics, Economy
• Source: Economics and Human Biology - vol. 39

The future of food and agriculture. Trends and challenges.

• Author(s) : FAO
• Publication date: 2017
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Generality, Food, Agriculture, Statistics, Loss, Developing country, Nutrition, Environment
• Formats : PDF

Research progress on nutritional value, preservation and processing of fish—a review.

• Author(s) : ALI A., WEI S., KHAN I., SUN Q., XIA Q., WANG Z., HAN Z., LIU Y., LIU S.
• Publication date: 2022/11
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Review, Fish, Freezing, Superchilling, Food industry, Nutritional value, Microbiological quality
• Source: Foods - vol. 11 - n. 22
• Formats : PDF

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The Role of Refrigeration in Worldwide nutrition (2020), 6th Informatory Note on Refrigeration and Food.

• Author(s) : DUPONT J. L., EL AHMAR A., GUILPART J.
• Publication date: 2020/03/26
• Languages : French, English, Chinese, Spanish, Russian
• Formats : PDF, Hard copy

Selected nutrient analyses of fresh, fresh-stored, and frozen fruits and vegetables.

• Author(s) : LI L., PEGG R. B., EITENMILLER R. R., et al.
• Publication date: 2017/06
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Comparison, Nutritional value, Fresh produce, Frozen food, Expérimentation
• Source: Journal of Food Composition and Analysis - vol. 59

Sorbets as functional food products, unexplored food matrices, their challenges, and advancements.

• Author(s) : WILLIAMS J., MCKUNE A. J., NAUMOVSKI N.
• Publication date: 2023/11
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Sorbet, Nutritional value, Microbiological quality, Organoleptic property, Review
• Source: Applied Sciences - vol. 13 - n. 21
• Formats : PDF

Analyzing Consumer Perception on Quality and Safety of Frozen Foods in Emerging Economies: Evidence from Albania and Kosovo.

• Author(s) : HASANI A., KOKTHI E., ZOTO O., BERISHA K., MIFTARI I.
• Publication date: 2022/05
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Frozen food, Developing country, Albania, Nutritional value, Survey, Safety
• Source: Foods - vol. 11 - n. 9
• Formats : PDF

Combinación de radiación UV-B y -C como elicitora de la biosíntesis de flavonoides durante la vida comercial refrigerada de pimientos.

Combination of UV-B and -C radiation as elicitor of flavonoid biosynthesis during the commercial refrigerated life of peppers.

• Author(s) : CASTILLEJO N., MARTINEZ-ZAMORA L., ARTÉS-HERNÁNDEZ F.
• Publication date: 2022/04
• Languages : Spanish
• Keywords : Sweet pepper, Ultraviolet, Chilled food, Nutritional value, Radiation, Expérimentation
• Source: XI Congreso Ibérico y IX Congreso Iberoamericano de Ciencias y Técnicas del Frío, CYTEF 2022.
• Formats : PDF

Effect of cold chain transportation on assemble-able cold-storage incubator.

[In Chinese. / En chinois.]

• Author(s) : ZHANG Q., ZANG R., LIU S., et al.
• Publication date: 2017/12
• Languages : Chinese
• Keywords : Mushroom, Refrigerated transport, Heat transfer, Nutritional value, Expérimentation, Cold storage
• Source: Journal of Refrigeration - vol. 38 - n. 6
• Formats : PDF

Impact of Low-Temperature Storage on the Microstructure, Digestibility, and Absorption Capacity of Cooked Rice.

• Author(s) : LI H., LIU B., BESS K., WANG Z., LIANG M., ZHANG Y., WU Q., YANG L.
• Publication date: 2022/06
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Rice, Precooked food, Chilling, Freezing, Storage, Structure, Nutritional value, Expérimentation
• Source: Foods - vol. 11 - n. 11
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Cryoprotective and antioxidative effects of gelatin hydrolysate from unicorn leatherjacket skin.

• Author(s) : KARNJANAPRATUM S., BENJAKUL S.
• Publication date: 2015/01
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Gelatin, Cryoprotectant, Antioxidant, Nutritional value, Fish, Skin, Hydrolysis, Cold storage
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 49
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Physicochemical and rheological properties of COD hydrolysates.

• Author(s) : KHAN M. U. , TOLSTOREBROV I., EIKEVIK T. M., WATANABE M., GACEUS
• Publication date: 2024/06/11
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Osmosis, Cod, Head, Nutritional value, Organoleptic property, Concentration, Energy saving
• Source: 8^th IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain. Proceedings: June 9-11 2024
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Experimental study of a novel vacuum sublimation–rehydration thawing for frozen pork.

• Author(s) : CHEN S., WU W., YANG Y., WANG H., ZHANG H.
• Publication date: 2020/10
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Meat, Frozen food, Pork, Nutritional value, Expérimentation, Sublimation, Vacuum chamber, Thawing
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 118
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Development of a cabin for fast freezing in a household refrigerator and examination of its effects on the quality characteristics of beef.

• Author(s) : SARIOĞLU H. Y., DIRIM S. N.
• Publication date: 2024/10
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Meat, Beef, Freezing, Household refrigerator, Nutritional value, Microbiological quality, Texture, Expérimentation
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 166
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Effect of freezing rate and storage on the texture and quality parameters of strawberry and green bean frozen in home type freezer.

• Author(s) : BULUT M., BAYER O., KIRTIL E., et al.
• Publication date: 2018/04
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Strawberry, Freezing rate, Texture, Nutritional value, French bean, Expérimentation, Freezer, Freezing time
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 88
• Formats : PDF

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.

• Publication date : 2017/06/27

Freeze-drying of fruit does retain its nutritional goodness

A study at Sheffield Hallam University and Chaucer Foods has found that freeze drying strawberries had no significant impact on their nutrient content.

• Publication date : 2014/02/04

Briefs: Frozen vegetables more nutritious than fresh?

According to a study conducted by the Institute of Food Research (UK) on behalf of frozen food giant Birds Eye, frozen vegetables can be more nutritious than supposedly fresh supermarket produce. Fresh vegetables can lose up to 45% of important...

• Publication date : 2010/05/27

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.

• Publication date : 2022/12/05
• Subjects: General information

USA: consumption of frozen meals compared to quick service restaurant meals

In the USA, people who regularly eat frozen meals consume 253 fewer calories and 2.6 less grams of saturated fat per day than people who eat fast food. Additionally, adults who eat frozen meals have higher daily intakes of important nutrients.

• Publication date : 2014/12/04

Frozen fruit in perfect condition for up to three years

A new technology allows, for the first time, to freeze fruit for three years while keeping its nutrients and properties at optimal levels.

• Publication date : 2014/05/13

Optimising cold storage to boost antioxidants and anthocyanins in blood oranges

A study by the University of Florida found that storage temperatures ranging from 6 to 12 °C significantly enhance anthocyanin, phenolic content, and antioxidants content in in ‘Budd...

• Publication date : 2024/11/06
• Subjects: Technology

Must read in IJR: Overview of cold storage capacity in Uganda

The cold storage capacity in Uganda was estimated at 4.5 m3 per 1,000 inhabitants in 2023, according to a recent survey on existing cold storage facilities for bulk handling of perishable food...

• Publication date : 2024/09/20

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

Emerging countries: Discover the key figures in their national cooling plans

Several countries have recently published National Cooling Plans, which present an overview of their countries cooling demand and help support the implementation of sustainable,...

• Publication date : 2023/04/26
• Subjects: Figures, economy, Regulation, Developing country

Inauguration of the “Ferments du Futur” Innovation Centre

The “Ferments du Futur” Innovation Centre, dedicated to sustainable food research, was recently opened by INRAE in the Paris-Saclay science and innovation cluster, France. 

• Publication date : 2025/01/13

The fast-growing frozen food market

The global frozen food market, estimated at USD 220 billion, is expected to grow at an average annual rate of 5.1% over the next 5 years.

• Publication date : 2019/11/29

Markets and figures: India - cold storage shortage

A recent report by KPMG and the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) points out the massive shortfall in cold storage facilities for India's agricultural produce by more than 10 million tons: only about 21.7 million...

• Publication date : 2009/12/09

Briefs: Pakistan: policy to support the cold chain

The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) plans to put in place a cold storage/cold chain infrastructure in order to fight post-harvest losses which are a major economic issue, for exports in particular. It is claimed that 35-40% of the...

• Publication date : 2009/08/13

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.

• Publication date : 2023/02/06
• Subjects: Figures, economy, Developing country

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...

• Publication date : 2020/04/23
• Subjects: Regulation, Figures, economy, Technology, Developing country, Environment, General information

New IIR Informatory Note (IN) on chillers and Russian version of the IN on nutrition

The IIR has just published a new Informatory Note on chillers as well as the Russian version of the IN on the Role of Refrigeration in Worldwide Nutrition already published in four other...

• Publication date : 2021/03/29

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...

• Publication date : 2020/04/24
• Subjects: Figures, economy, Technology, Developing country

New IIR Informatory Note on solar cooling and other new publications

The IIR has just published an Informatory Note on solar cooling and has posted the Chinese version of the Informatory Note on the role of refrigeration in worldwide nutrition on its website.

• Publication date : 2021/01/26

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

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

A new technical guide on cold rooms

On the occasion of COP 28, the IIR and Efficiency for Access, with the contribution of ESMAP, have published a new guide. It aims to provide accessible and practical guidance to enable developers, owners,...

• Publication date : 2023/11/28

IIR Research Priorities

The IIR decided, within the framework of its Strategic Plan, to draw up a list of research priorities for the future. It hopes that these priorities will be a valuable guiding force for decision-makers in the public and private research sectors,...

• Publication date : 2005/07/19

International events: Cavtat

The 4th CEFood Congress, co-sponsored by the IIR, took place in Cavtat, Croatia, on May 14-17, 2008. Papers presented various technologies and European studies on nutrition and food, including food refrigeration.

• Publication date : 2008/08/12

CEFood 2006 in Sofia

The Third Central European Congress on Food (CEFood 2006) will take place in Sofia (Bulgaria) on 22-24 May 2006: http://www.cefood.org,

• Publication date : 2006/02/03

New IIR Informatory Note

The IIR has issued a new Informatory Note, The Role of Refrigeration in Worldwide Nutrition, prepared by Jean-Luc Dupont and reviewed by Silvia Estrada-Flores, David Tanner, Don Cleland, Gerald Cavalier and Robert Heap. It presents an overview of...

• Publication date : 2009/08/13

Corporate Members: news

- Danfoss has experienced booming sales 18% growth over the first three quarters of 2007. Sales reached 2.2 billion €. Growth in China and Latin America was particularly positive and end of year sales are expected to top 3 billion €.

• Publication date : 2008/02/12

Statement given by Didier Coulomb, Director General of the IIR, during COP 26

Statement Given by the Director General of the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) during the 26th Conference of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 26) in...

• Publication date : 2021/11/15
• Subjects: Environment

IIR partnership in two new EU-funded projects: SophiA and ENOUGH

In October, the IIR participated in two kick-off meetings of newly granted European projects SophiA and ENOUGH, which officially started on October 1, 2021. Both projects are funded by the European Union’s...

• Publication date : 2021/10/28

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...

• Last update : 2023/01/16
• Langues : English, French
• Themes : Fruit, Vegetables

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...

• Last update : 2023/11/07
• Langues : English, French
• Themes : Freezing of foodstuffs