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Chapter 2. Postharvest Losses and Waste
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LNG cold in the quest of reducing post harvest losses of agricultural produce in India.
IIR document
Assessment of the cold storage capacity used in bulk handling of perishable agricultural produce in Ugandan cities.
Sustainable coating for improving shelf-life of fresh-cut 'big top' nectarine.
Use of refrigerated cells for olive cooling and short-term storage: Qualitative effects on extra virgin olive oil.
No food left behind. Part 1: underutilized produce ripe for alternative markets.
Cold Chain Energy Efficiency in India. Analysis of energy efficiency opportunities in packhouses.
Refrigeration and thermal control during industrial storage of potatoes to prevent acrylamide.
Postharvest technologies for small-scale farmers in low- and middle-income countries: A call to action.
Ambient Parameter Monitoring in Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Supply Chains Using Internet of Things-Enabled Sensor and Communication Technology
Recommended by the IIR
Precooling and Cold Storage Methods for Fruits and Vegetables in Sub-Saharan Africa—A Review.
Postharvest heat stress application to reduce water loss in tomato during storage.
EFFECTS OF SOME POSTHARVEST TREATMENTS ON THE STORAGE OF GOLDEN DELICIOUS APPLES.
Post harvest cooling effect on fruit quality.
Effects of post-harvest pre-cooling processes and cyclical heat treatment on the physico-chemical properties of 'Red Haven peaches' and 'Shahmiveh pears' during cold storage.
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.
China’s cold chain policy cuts post-harvest losses by 13%
Investment in cold storage facilities in China led to a 13% reduction in post-harvest losses in 2022, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Cleaner Production by a team of researchers from the...
How to improve the energy efficiency of cold stores in India
A report commissioned by the World Bank Group presents energy efficiency measures for the design of post-harvest and cold storage warehouses in India.
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,...
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...
Challenges for post-pandemic food cold chain
The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed several shortcomings in the global food cold chain. In the aftermath of the pandemic, investment in the cold chain is necessary to maximise access to food and reduce waste....
Cold storage: sustainable solutions for developing countries with hot climates
Two papers from the recent IIR Congress illustrate the importance of developing the cold chain in developing countries with warm climates. In particular, in India, environmentally-friendly technical solutions...
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...
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...
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.
Blueprint for a sustainable off-grid solar-powered cold room 20% cheaper than state of the art
In June 2025, Efficiency for Access published a report on constructing a sustainable solar-powered cold room using natural and locally available materials. Their design reduced embedded GHG emissions by 63% and...
Cooling as-a-Service in Nigeria : ColdHubs 2024 impact report
Through a Cooling-as-a-Service (CaaS) mechanism, 58 solar-powered cold rooms have helped thousands of Nigerian farmers to avoid over 13,800 kilograms of food loss in 2024.
Ghana: a roadmap for sustainable cooling
In December 2024, Sustainable Energy for All (SEforAll) released a report to provide Ghana’s policymakers, investors and other stakeholders with key data and recommendations to meet...
IIR news
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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.
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
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.
New joint IIR-FAO actions in Africa
A new phase for joint IIR-FAO actions in Africa
Statement presented by Didier Coulomb, Director General of the IIR during COP-28 Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
Statement Given by the Director General of the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) during the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP-28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (30 November - 12 December...
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...
The essential role of refrigeration in the combat against COVID-19
Statement of the International Institute of Refrigeration calling governments to consider refrigeration-related services as “essential services” in the context of the current health crisis due to COVID-19.
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...
