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LNG cold in the quest of reducing post harvest losses of agricultural produce in India.

• Author(s) : SARKAR S. C., SARKAR S.
• Publication date: 2022/04/11
• Languages : English
• Keywords : LNG, Post harvest loss, India, Cold chain, Recovery, Energy, Cold storage
• Source: 7^th IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain (Online). Proceedings: April 11-13 2022
• Formats : PDF

Chapter 2. Postharvest Losses and Waste

• Author(s) : YAHIA E. M., FONSECA J. M., KITINOJA L.
• Publication date: 2019
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Cold chain, Post harvest loss, Economy, Statistics, Fruit, Vegetable, Horticulture

Recommended by the IIR / IIR document

Use of refrigerated cells for olive cooling and short-term storage: Qualitative effects on extra virgin olive oil.

• Author(s) : GUERRINI L., CORTI F., CECCHI L., MULINACCI N., CALAMAI L., MASELLA P., ANGELONI G., SPADI A., PARENTI A.
• Publication date: 2021/07
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Olive, Edible oil, Chilling, Organoleptic property, Cold chain, Flavour, Storage condition, Post harvest loss, Expérimentation
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 127
• Formats : PDF

Cold Chain Energy Efficiency in India. Analysis of energy efficiency opportunities in packhouses.

• Author(s) : World Bank, AEEE (Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy), BEE (Bureau of Energy Efficiency), ESMAP (Energy Sector Management Assistance Program)
• Publication date: 2021
• Languages : English
• Keywords : India, Cold chain, Post harvest loss, Standard, Energy efficiency, Cold store, Energy consumption, Case study, Survey, Fruit, Vegetable
• Formats : PDF

Postharvest technologies for small-scale farmers in low- and middle-income countries: A call to action.

• Author(s) : JARMAN A., THOMPSON J., MCGUIRE E., REID M., RUBSAM S., BECKER K., MITCHAM E.
• Publication date: 2023/12
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Review, Case study, Cold room, Post harvest loss, Cold chain, Evaporative system, Tropical climate, Developing country, Packaging, Cost
• Source: Postharvest Biology and Technology - vol. 206
• Formats : PDF

Recommended by the IIR

Precooling and Cold Storage Methods for Fruits and Vegetables in Sub-Saharan Africa—A Review.

• Author(s) : MAKULE E., DIMOSO N., TASSOU S. A.
• Publication date: 2022/09
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Cold storage, Fruit, Vegetable, Storage condition, Storage life, Post harvest loss, Tanzania, Cold chain, Africa, Precooling, Evaporative system, Sorption system, Recommendation, Review
• Source: Horticulturae - vol. 8 - n. 9
• Formats : PDF

Ambient Parameter Monitoring in Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Supply Chains Using Internet of Things-Enabled Sensor and Communication Technology

• Author(s) : LAMBERTY A., KREYENSCHMIDT J.
• Publication date: 2022/06
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Review, Internet of Things, Cold chain, Fruit, Vegetable, Post harvest loss, Storage life, Monitoring, Nutritional value, Organoleptic property, Microbiological quality, Storage condition
• Source: Foods - vol. 11 - n. 12
• Formats : PDF

Lo sviluppo della catena del freddo nel settore alimentare e sanitario.

Developing the cold chain in the food and health sectors.

• Author(s) : COULOMB D.
• Publication date: 2016/03
• Languages : Italian
• Source: Industria & Formazione - vol. 40 - n. 3
• Formats : PDF

Developing the cold chain in the food and health sectors.

• Author(s) : COULOMB D.
• Publication date: 2015/06/12
• Languages : English
• Source: Le ultime tecnologie del freddo e del condizionamento. Atti del 16° Convegno Europeo: June 12-13, 2015, Milano, Italia.
• Formats : PDF

Agir sur le gaspillage alimentaire.

Preventing food waste.

• Author(s) : JAN S., BARON F.
• Publication date: 2016/09
• Languages : French
• Source: Revue générale du Froid & du Conditionnement d'air - vol. 104 - n. 1159

India Cold Chain Performance Issues: Investor Realities.

• Author(s) : SANFORD L.
• Publication date: 2018/03
• Languages : English
• Source: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Journal, Cold Chain - vol. 9 - n. 1
• Formats : PDF

Cold chain development for fruits & vegetables in india. Kinnow cold chain study. Part 1.

• Author(s) : CARRIER TRANSICOLD INDIA
• Publication date: 2017/06
• Languages : English
• Source: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Journal, Cold Chain - vol. 8 - n. 2
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Evaluation of humidity retention in refrigerator storage systems by application of a food simulant.

• Author(s) : WUCHER H., KLINGSHIRN A., BRUGGER L., STAMMINGER R., KÖLZER B., ENGSTLER A., GINDELE T.
• Publication date: 2021/10
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Vegetable, Household refrigerator, Humidity, Weight loss, Standard, Spinach, Freezer, Testing, Storage condition, Transpiration
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 130
• Formats : PDF

Amonia forced circulation air cooler manual. Part 1 of 3.

• Author(s) : PARANJPEY R.
• Publication date: 2015/11
• Languages : English
• Source: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Journal, Cold Chain - vol. 6 - n. 3
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Development of a photovoltaic driven thermodynamic chiller. Application to solar air conditioning and cooling storage.

• Author(s) : ESPARCIEUX P., BAUP O., MARVILLET C., et al.
• Publication date: 2019/08/24
• Languages : English
• Source: Proceedings of the 25^th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Montréal , Canada, August 24-30, 2019.
• Formats : PDF

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

An overview of the current status of the cold chain in China

A recent review article in the IJR presents the current situation of the various steps of the food cold chain in China, from post-harvest to storage by the final consumer: food losses, refrigerating equipment, refrigerants, policies and regulations.

• Publication date : 2018/05/17

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

Improving Cold Storage in Pakistan

The Pakistani government has recently announced that it will provide funds to the national food sector, in order to improve cold storage facilities. The scheme, called ‘Cool Chain and Cold Storage for Horticulture Products' aims at mitigating the...

• Publication date : 2007/05/24

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. 

• Publication date : 2022/07/08
• Subjects: Figures, economy, Developing country

LNG cold energy recovery for salmon aquaculture

A team of Korean researchersis proposing a novel application of LNG cold energy recovery for aquaculture. 

• Publication date : 2023/02/20
• Subjects: Technology

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...

• Publication date : 2022/04/29
• Subjects: Figures, economy, Technology

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.

• Publication date : 2017/06/16

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.

• Publication date : 2018/03/23
• Subjects: Figures, economy, Developing country

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....

• Publication date : 2020/09/06

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...

• Publication date : 2023/12/19

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.

• Publication date : 2017/03/14

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.

• Publication date : 2021/06/14
• Subjects: Developing country

A new African Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Cooling and Cold Chain

A new African Centre of Excellence for sustainable cooling and cold chain (ACES) based in Rwanda, will help African farmers get their produce to market quickly and efficiently, thus reducing food waste, boosting...

• Publication date : 2020/11/05
• Subjects: Technology

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

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

• Publication date : 2016/02/17

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

1st IIR International Cold and Sustainability Conference

The 1st IIR Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain held in Cambridge, UK, on March 29-31, 2010 attracted over 150 participants from 22 countries. Academia, public and corporate research centres, public agencies and administrations, and...

• Publication date : 2010/05/27

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.

• Publication date : 2024/04/26

New joint IIR-FAO actions in Africa

A new phase for joint IIR-FAO actions in Africa

• Publication date : 2014/10/09

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

• Publication date : 2024/10/30

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...

• Publication date : 2023/12/21

Activities of the IIR’s Commission on Refrigerated Storage and the IIR’s international partnerships

The activity of Commission D1, Refrigerated Storage, is involved in the links with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). Within these partnerships, major projects are being...

• Publication date : 2012/07/04

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.

• Publication date : 2020/04/14
• Subjects: Figures, economy, Regulation, Technology, Developing country, Environment, General information

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.

• Publication date : 2015/06/03

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