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CALLIFREEZE. Inline measurement of the degree of freezing of food products.
Research progress of freezing processes and devices for fresh meat products.
Applying CS and WSN methods for improving efficiency of frozen and chilled aquatic products monitoring system in cold chain logistics.
Caractérisation expérimentale et modélisation multi-échelles des transferts thermiques et d'eau lors de la congélation des produits alimentaires.
Experimental characterization and multi-scale modeling of heat and water transfers during food freezing.
Etude de l'impact couplé du procédé de congélation et des conditions d'entreposage sur la qualité des produits surgelés. : Application aux matrices poreuses
Study of the combined effect of the freezing process and storage conditions on the quality of frozen products. : Application to porous matrices
Guide to the storage and handling of frozen foods.
Improving energy efficiency in seafood freezing with brine technology.
Modelling freezing of food products at ice crystal scales.
Study on drying acceleration on packed frozen food during storage.
The Effect of Pressure–Shift Freezing versus Air Freezing and Liquid Immersion on the Quality of Frozen Fish during Storage.
Investigating the microstructure of frozen foods using X-ray microtomography: a comparative study.
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Operating temperatures of supermarket frozen retail display cabinets.
Progressive freeze concentration of whey in a pilot plant: process performance.
A novel passive defrost system for a frozen retail display cabinet with a low evaporator.
Review on the impact of electrical and magnetic disturbances during freezing.
Refrigeration sector monitoring
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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).
The French frozen food market
Total consumption (including foodservice as well as retail channels) amounted to an estimated EUR 9.1bn in 2013, of which the retail sector was worth approximately 60%.
Frozen food “bad reputation”
According to an online survey of 1013 Americans conducted by Braun Research for ConAgra Foods in March, four out of five US consumers believe that frozen foods are highly processed and not as nutritious as fresh foods.
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.
The global frozen food market
Global frozen food market grew from USD 111,400.0 million in 2010 to USD 122,084.6 million in 2013 at a Compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.1% in value terms.
The Bristish frozen food market
The total frozen food market for the 52 weeks ending June 22, 2014 stands at just under 7.3 billion euros and grew year on year by 2.5% in value.
The frozen food market in Brazil
The frozen food market is prospering in Brazil: from 2008 to 2013, this sector’s revenue grew by 120%, according to ABIA, the Brazilian Association of Food Companies, attaining around € 3.48 billion in 2013.
Frozen food market in Belgium
The Belgian frozen food market had total revenues of USD 1,342.8 million in 2012, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.4% between 2008 and 2012.
Frozen food market in Australia
The Australian frozen food market had total revenues of USD 2,922.5 million in 2012, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.4% between 2008 and 2012.
Frozen food market in Argentina
The Argentinian frozen food market had total revenues of USD 236.3 million in 2012, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.9% between 2008 and 2012.
Global frozen food market sees further growth
The demand for frozen food, valued at USD 224.74 billion in 2012, is expected to reach USD 293.75 billion by 2019, with a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 3.9% from 2013 to 2019.
Frozen food market in Europe
In Western Europe, the frozen food market will reach 9,123.4 million kg in 2014.
Frozen processed food in China: figures
Frozen processed food is expected to record current value growth of 7% in 2013, compared with 8% growth in 2012.
Global frozen bakery market shows expected continued growth
Europe forms the largest segment of the market in 2012. It is poised to grow at a steady Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 6.9% over the forecast period to 2018.
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%.
IIR news
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Refrigeration for better food and a better future
The IIR celebrates World Food Day 2025 and FAO’s 80th Anniversary by highlighting the importance of refrigeration to maintain food quality, aligned with the event’s theme “Hand-in-Hand for Better Food and a...
Press release: The International Institute of Refrigeration appoints Professor Judith Evans as new president of Commission C2
The International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) is proud to announce the appointment of Judith Evans, Professor at London South Bank University, as the new president of IIR Commission C2 on food science and engineering.
Member news: Automated order-pickup kiosks use containers from Carrier Transicold
Member news: grocery kiosks are being set up in Estonia. The CO2 refrigeration system is supplied by Carrier Transicold.
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.
50% off! Special World Refrigeration Day sale on a selection of IIR publications
As part of the 2025 IIR World Refrigeration Day event, we are offering a 50%-off sale from June 18 to June 26, 2025 on all IIR papers and a selection of IIR guides.
New president of IIR Commission C2 on food science and engineering
The IIR is proud to announce the appointment of Judith Evans, Professor at London South Bank University, as the new president of IIR Commission C2 on food science and engineering.
The Cold Chain: A logistical challenge at the heart of the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine
Gérald Cavalier - President of the Science and Technology Council of the International Institute of Refrigeration, President of the French Association of Refrigeration, President of the Cemafroid...
Call to action to adopt 5 internationally established refrigeration terms!
All professionals in the field of low-temperature technologies are called and are strongly encouraged to strictly adhere to the internationally established and approved definitions, by the International...
The IIR launches a call to action to adopt 5 internationally established refrigeration terms!
The IIR and the ASHRAE establish new definitions of five keywords in the refrigeration sector
For over a year, a group of experts from the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) and the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) have been working together to establish common definitions of...
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...
World Refrigeration Day 2020
The annual World Refrigeration Day aims to raise awareness among the wider public about the importance of refrigeration technologies in everyday life. Organised under...
Professional forums on cryo-sciences: Experts and young researchers alike
Although significant progress has been made in cold application in life sciences driven by new solutions in the production, storage and handling of bio-products along the entire production chain all the way up to the end-user, there are still many...
Recap of the ENOUGH webinar: Innovative freezing technologies for a more sustainable food chain
On May 22, science and industry experts took part in the ENOUGH Webinar on recent advances in food freezing, exploring various ways to enhance sustainability in thermal processes.
Two ENOUGH events not to be missed in May!
The ENOUGH project is hosting two major events in May 2025 – mark your calendar!
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...
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...
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.
Cryogenics in the pharmaceutical industry: drug design and bioavailability improvement
Research activities in the pharmaceutical sector focus primarily on developing novel drug formulations which can elicit the desired response upon being administered to the patient...
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...
Hydrocarbon refrigerants
Hydrocarbons such as R290 (propane), R600a (isobutane) or R1270 (propene/propylene) are low GWP non-toxic natural refrigerants with excellent thermodynamic properties. They offer an...
