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Pertes et gaspillages alimentaires : l'état des lieux et leur gestion par étapes de la chaîne alimentaire.
Food losses and waste: analysis and step-by-step management in the cold chain.
IIR document
Food losses and the carbon footprint of food : Is the food cold chain sustainable ?
Application of sustainable active packaging to reduce food loss in cold storage of chilled foods.
Refrigeration to prevent food losses.
Food losses during refrigerated transport: a socio-economic analysis.
A systematic review of real-time monitoring technologies and its potential application to reduce food loss and waste: key elements of food supply chains and IoT technologies.
Recommended by the IIR / IIR document
The sustainability of the food cold chain. Part 1- the carbon emission savings related to food losses reduction.
The impact of refrigeration on food losses and associated greenhouse gas emissions throughout the supply chain.
Assessing the potential of the cold chain sector to reduce GHG emissions through food loss and waste reduction.
Design and freezing performance study of a CO2 plate freezer at -50°C evaporation temperature.
Is carbon neutrality for logistics flows of food products possible?
Implementation of a technology platform to develop sustainable strategies in order to reduce Food Loss and Waste across the continuum of food distribution in Canada.
8th IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain. Proceedings: June 9-11 2024
7th IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain (Online). Proceedings: April 11-13 2022
6th IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain. Proceedings: Nantes, France, August 26-28 2020
Refrigeration sector monitoring
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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.
Supercooling and superchilling to increase the shelf life and reduce food waste
Superchilling and supercooling have enormous potential to enable safe, high quality and long term storage of foods without the consumer perceived detrimental effects of freezing.
Smart cold storage cuts food loss and energy use with digital twins and IoT sensors
A recent review published in Food Research International highlights how emerging technologies such as digital twins, IoT sensors, and AI-driven monitoring systems are transforming postharvest cold storage,...
Improving cold chain infrastructure key to cutting world food waste
In a recent report, IMechE advises governments to prioritize support investment in cold chain infrastructure to improve food security, underpin development and help alleviate poverty.
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.
Food cold chain: improving temperature control to reduce loss
Recent review articles provide an update on technologies to monitor temperature in the food cold chain, in order to avoid food loss during transport and...
The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2024: refrigeration contributes to sustain aquatic food supplies amid record high production
Figures from FAO and IIR highlight the importance of the seafood cold chain for a sustainable aquatic food supply through 2050.
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.
Nigeria needs an additional 50,000 tonnes of cold storage capacity
The President of the Organisation for Technology Advancement of Cold Chain in West Africa (OTACCWA) estimated the cold chain infrastructure required to tackle Nigeria’s annual post-harvest losses evaluated at $9...
Overview and outlook of the cooling sector in Jordan
In May 2024, Jordan’s Ministry of the Environment published its National Cooling Strategy (NCS), which details the country’s cooling sector and sets a framework for the National...
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...
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.
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...
One-third of all food produced is lost or wasted along the food chain
A 2017 FAO report stresses that about 670 million tons of food is lost or wasted in high-income countries, and 630 million tons in low- and middle-income countries.
Reducing food waste: can we keep open canned sardines in the refrigerator?
Researchers from the University of Porto studied the shelf life at 4°C of open canned sardines, depending on the type of seasoning (sardines in brine, vegetable oil, tomato...
IIR news
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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...
IIR takes on new EU funded project AGRI-COOL!
The IIR will partner with 13 other establishments on this new research project focused on improving quality of life for African communities and industries.
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...
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.
Strengthening Sustainable Agri-Food Cold Chains in Jordan: Policy Dialogue and Technical Capacity Building
As the global authority on refrigeration knowledge, the International Institute of Refrigeration is supporting member countries in...
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.
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...
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...
New IIR Informatory Note on the carbon footprint of the cold chain
The IIR has just issued a new Informatory Note on the carbon footprint of the cold chain. It highlights the food safety and environmental benefits of an improved global cold chain.
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
The IIR at ESEF 2025 in the Gambia
For the third time this year, the IIR took part in the successful 10th edition of the ECOWAS Sustainable Energy Forum (ESEF 2025) at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center, marking not only...
International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) releases new technical brief: “The role of refrigeration in the global economy (3rd edition)”
This comprehensive report highlights the critical importance of refrigeration in addressing global challenges related to food security, healthcare, energy efficiency, and climate change.
Highlights from REFCOLD India 2024
The International Institute of Refrigeration recently participated in REFCOLD India 2024, held from October 3-5 in Kolkata, India. Organised by ISHRAE and Informa Markets, this
IIR Statement at COP30
Transcript of the official IIR delegation speech delivered at COP30 in Bélem, Brazil by Graeme Maidment, President of IIR Commission E2 : Heat Pumps and Energy Recovery.
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...
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...
