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Automation in a seafood processing plant.

• Author(s) : RAJ N.
• Publication date: 2016/11
• Languages : English
• Source: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Journal, Cold Chain - vol. 7 - n. 3
• Formats : PDF

Liquid ice with an anaesthetic additive improves animal welfare in farmed sea bream during stunning and slaughtering.

• Author(s) : LÓPEZ-CÁNOVAS A. E., MULERO-MENDEZ V., ROS-CHUMILLAS M., et al.
• Publication date: 2016/05/03
• Languages : English
• Source: CYTEF 2016. VIII Congreso Ibérico y VI Congreso Iberoamericano de las Ciencias y Técnicas del Frío, Coimbra-Portugal, 3-6 mayo, 2016.
• Formats : PDF

On the development of a technological solution for long-term preservation of the commercial qualities in live oysters.

• Author(s) : GARCÍA M. A., SILVEIRA N. Jr., MENDES L. A., CORDEIRO MENDONCA K.
• Publication date: 2022/04
• Languages : English
• Source: XI Congreso Ibérico y IX Congreso Iberoamericano de Ciencias y Técnicas del Frío, CYTEF 2022.
• Formats : PDF

Nanoencapsulated clove essential oil embedded in ice used in stunning and slaughtering by hypothermia of rainbow trout enhances animal welfare.

• Author(s) : LÓPEZ-CÁNOVAS A. E., GARCIA-AYALA A., NAVARRO SEGURA L., ROS-CHUMILLAS M., LÓPEZ GÓMEZ A.
• Publication date: 2020/11/11
• Languages : English
• Source: X Congreso Ibérico y VIII Congreso Iberoamericano de Ciencias y Técnicas del Frío, CYTEF 2020.
• Formats : PDF

On the development of a technological solution to mitigate summer mortality in brazilian oysters’ crops: reporting experimental results.

• Author(s) : ANTONIO GARCIA M., SILVEIRA N. Jr., ANTONIO MENDEZ L., CORDEIRO MENDONCA K.
• Publication date: 2020/11/11
• Languages : English
• Source: X Congreso Ibérico y VIII Congreso Iberoamericano de Ciencias y Técnicas del Frío, CYTEF 2020.
• Formats : PDF

Implantación de sistemas de monitorización energética, seguimiento y análisis energético. Experiencias en el sector frigorífico de productos del mar en Galicia.

Implementation of energy monitoring systems and energy analysis in the refrigeration sector for seafood products in Galicia

• Author(s) : RODRÍGUEZ J., VÁZQUEZ E., BARREIRA C., et al.
• Publication date: 2017/01
• Languages : Spanish
• Source: Frío Calor Aire acondicionado - vol. 45 - n. 498
• Formats : PDF

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Experience with industrial refrigerating systems for southern climate.

• Author(s) : SCHOENENBERGER J., ROCHA FRAGRA G.
• Publication date: 2018/06/18
• Languages : English
• Source: 13^th IIR Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants (GL2018). Proceedings. Valencia, Spain, June 18-20th 2018.
• Formats : PDF

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Design and simulations of refrigerated sea water chillers with CO2 ejector pumps for marine applications in hot climates.

• Author(s) : BODYS J., SMOLKA J., BANASIAK K., et al.
• Publication date: 2018/06/18
• Languages : English
• Source: 13^th IIR Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants (GL2018). Proceedings. Valencia, Spain, June 18-20th 2018.
• Formats : PDF

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Transient model of an RSW system with CO2 refrigeration – A study of overall performance.

• Author(s) : BRODAL E., JACKSON S., EIKSUND O., et al.
• Publication date: 2018/02
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 86
• Formats : PDF

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Performance simulation of a refrigerated sea water system for salmon chilling with R744 as the refrigerant.

• Author(s) : TOLSTOREBROV I., EIKEVIK T. M., HAFNER A., et al.
• Publication date: 2017/05/11
• Languages : English
• Source: 7^th Conference on Ammonia and CO₂ Refrigeration Technology. Proceedings: Ohrid, North Macedonia, May 11-13, 2017.
• Formats : PDF

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Energy consumption for salmon slaughtering processes.

• Author(s) : ATES B., WIDELL K. N., NORDTVEDT T. S., et al.
• Publication date: 2017/05/11
• Languages : English
• Source: 7^th Conference on Ammonia and CO₂ Refrigeration Technology. Proceedings: Ohrid, North Macedonia, May 11-13, 2017.
• Formats : PDF

Map packaging with essential oils vapours increases the shelf-life of refrigerated sea bream fillets.

• Author(s) : LÓPEZ GÓMEZ A., ROS-CHUMILLAS M., LÓPEZ-CÁNOVAS A. E., et al.
• Publication date: 2016/05/03
• Languages : English
• Source: CYTEF 2016. VIII Congreso Ibérico y VI Congreso Iberoamericano de las Ciencias y Técnicas del Frío, Coimbra-Portugal, 3-6 mayo, 2016.
• Formats : PDF

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Impact of biobased packaging materials on quality changes of cod (Gadus morhua) and haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) during frozen storage.

• Author(s) : UGLEM S., TVEIT G. M., SVENDSEN E. S., AUSTNES A.
• Publication date: 2024/06/11
• Languages : English
• Source: 8^th IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain. Proceedings: June 9-11 2024
• Formats : PDF

Grape seed and clove bud extracts as natural antioxidants in silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) fillets during chilled storage: effect on lipid and protein oxidation.

• Author(s) : SHI C., CUI J., YING X., et al.
• Publication date: 2014/06
• Languages : English
• Source: Food Control The International Journal of HACCP and Food Safety - vol. 40

The importance of refrigeration in fisheries.

• Author(s) : DAVY D.
• Publication date: 2017/04/06
• Languages : English
• Source: Sustainable management of refrigeration technologies in marine and off-shore fisheries sectors.
• Formats : PDF

The global frozen fish and seafood market

Global frozen fish and seafood market to exceed USD 60 billion by 2020, growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of over 4%.

• Publication date : 2016/08/11
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Frozen food and beverage business boost U.S. economy

In 2012 the sector supported 670,000 jobs across 49 states and contributed USD 56 billion to US Gross domestic product (GDP).

• Publication date : 2015/10/11
• Subjects: Figures, economy

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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.

• Publication date : 2024/11/25
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Cold chain figures in developing countries

Some interesting figures on developing countries were provided during the FAO Technical Meeting on Cold Chain Development in which the IIR participated.

• Publication date : 2018/04/11
• Subjects: Developing country, Figures, economy

Agreeing frozen fish dates sparks hot debate

The new EU Regulation 1169/2011 on the provision of food information to consumers (FIC) shall apply from December 13, 2014. Under the new rules, the first date on which a fish was frozen must be labelled on pack.

• Publication date : 2014/10/21

The frozen food market in Bangladesh

Frozen food i.e. shrimp and fish made up for 22.6% of the agricultural sector in Bangladesh in 2012.

• Publication date : 2015/06/14

Frozen fish generates less waste

A recent study conducted by the UK Waste Resources Action Programme (WRAP) on waste in the fish and seafood supply chain shows that there is less retail waste in frozen fish products (1%) than in fresh fish (5%).

• Publication date : 2012/03/27

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: Developing country, Figures, economy

Fish packaging with built-in nose

PhD candidate Jenneke Heising is working on packaging with a built-in nose that tells your smartphone how fresh fish is before you buy it.

• Publication date : 2013/12/27

Unique flow ice application in Tasmania

A Flow Ice generator, built by Pam Refrigeration in Cape Town, is now in use for the rapid cooling of freshly caught salmon in road tankers for a Tasmanian salmon farm.

• Publication date : 2014/01/02

French oysters go on sale in a vending machine

A French oyster farmer from Ré Island in France introduced a refrigerated vending machine that dispenses live oysters.

• Publication date : 2018/01/08

A photovoltaic system powers the refrigeration systems of a fishing village in Morocco

In Aftissat, Morocco, 500 photovoltaic panels combined with batteries and diesel generators cover the daily energy needs of the village, including cold storage and refrigeration.

• Publication date : 2018/08/08
• Subjects: Developing country

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...

• Publication date : 2022/08/16
• Subjects: General information

An ejector refrigeration system optimised for sub-zero temperatures on fishing vessels

Large amounts of diesel fuel are used to power fishing vessels engines and on-board refrigeration systems. In a recent theoretical study, an energy-efficient sub-zero refrigeration system proposed based on a...

• Publication date : 2021/05/31
• Subjects: Technology

France : Lorient's Keroman fishing port will use ammoniac

In order to comply with the European Union "F-gas" regulation applicable from January 1, 2015, SEM Lorient-Keroman , managing company of Lorient, France, fishing port has decided to delete the entire HCFC C22 present on the site and replace it by...

• Publication date : 2014/12/15

Technical visit to the Tokyo fish market

At the ICCC conference last June, attendees had the opportunity to participate in technical visits, including a tour of the Tokyo fish market. Alain Le Bail, President of IIR Commission C2, joined the visit and...

• Publication date : 2024/11/15

Supercooling and superchilling: A solution to increased shelf life and reduced food waste?

If these technologies were combined with perfusion chilling for meat and fish, then additional benefits such as rapid cooling, low weight loss and novel products could result.

• Publication date : 2015/10/27

The IIR at the refrigeration forefront of EU projects

Generally involved in the dissemination process, the IIR makes use of its network, activities and services to promote worldwide the research outcomes of the EU projects.

• Publication date : 2015/03/03

Latest news from B-Medical Systems, Epta and GEA, three IIR corporate members

B Medical Systems, a global leader in the vaccine cold chain, is expanding its production capacity due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Epta monitors R290 fridges in cashier-free store in Dubai and GEA provides a...

• Publication date : 2021/11/29

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 : French, English
• Themes : Freezing of foodstuffs

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...

• Last update : 2023/06/30
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : Ice creams

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.

• Last update : 2022/11/17
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : General information on environment (climate change, ozone depletion…)