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Modélisation de l'histoire thermique et microbiologique d'un produit réfrigéré dans la chaîne du froid.

Modelling the thermal and microbiological history of a refrigerated product in the cold chain.

• Author(s) : LAGUERRE O., DURET S., HOANG H. M., et al.
• Publication date: 2014/05
• Languages : French
• Keywords : Contamination, Cold chain, Chilled food, Microbiology, Refrigerated transport, Display cabinet, Temperature, Household refrigerator, Modelling
• Source: Revue générale du Froid & du Conditionnement d'air - vol. 104 - n. 1143

Control del viraje de color en etiquetas tiempo-temperatura para verificación de la cadena de frío en productos refrigerados.

Control of colour shift on time-temperature labels for cold chain verification of refrigerated products.

• Author(s) : ZABALA GONZALEZ S.
• Publication date: 2020/11/11
• Languages : Spanish
• Source: X Congreso Ibérico y VIII Congreso Iberoamericano de Ciencias y Técnicas del Frío, CYTEF 2020.
• Formats : PDF

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How to predict product temperature changes during transport in an insulated box equipped with an ice pack: Experimental versus 1-D and 3-D modelling approaches.

• Author(s) : LAGUERRE O., CHAOMUANG N., DERENS E., et al.
• Publication date: 2019/04
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 100
• Formats : PDF

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Verification of a simple product weight loss model for refrigerated storage of foods.

• Author(s) : PHIMOLSIRIPOL Y., LOVE R. J., CLELAND D. J.
• Publication date: 2014/06/23
• Languages : English
• Source: 3^rd IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain. Proceedings: London, UK, June 23-25, 2014
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Development of a new standard for the measurement of energy consumption of chilled vending machines.

• Author(s) : SALTMARSH M., PRICE L.
• Publication date: 2014/06/23
• Languages : English
• Source: 3^rd IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain. Proceedings: London, UK, June 23-25, 2014
• Formats : PDF

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Novel preservation technology: Refrigeration - The benchmark.

• Author(s) : CLELAND D. J.
• Publication date: 2014/06/23
• Languages : English
• Source: 3^rd IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain. Proceedings: London, UK, June 23-25, 2014
• Formats : PDF

Improvement of food safety and shelf life of refrigerated croquettes by using EVOO encapsulated in cyclodextrins in breadcrumbs.

• Author(s) : BARON-YUSTY M., ROS-CHUMILLAS M., LÓPEZ GÓMEZ A., MARTÍNEZ HERNÁNDEZ G. B.
• Publication date: 2022/04
• Languages : English
• Source: XI Congreso Ibérico y IX Congreso Iberoamericano de Ciencias y Técnicas del Frío, CYTEF 2022.
• Formats : PDF

Shelf life of snow crab clusters (Chionoecetes opilio) stored at 0 and 4°C.

• Author(s) : LORENTZEN G., ROTABAKK B. T., OLSEN S. H., et al.
• Publication date: 2016/01
• Languages : English
• Source: Food Control The International Journal of HACCP and Food Safety - vol. 59

Effect of an icing medium containing the alga Fucus spiralis on the microbiological activity and lipid oxidation in chilled megrim (Lepidorhombus whiffiagonis).

• Author(s) : MIRANDA J. M., TRIGO M., BARROS-VELÁZQUEZ J., et al.
• Publication date: 2016/01
• Languages : English
• Source: Food Control The International Journal of HACCP and Food Safety - vol. 59

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CO₂-equivalent emissions and quality evaluation of chilled and frozen Atlantic salmon transported from Norway to Japan.

• Author(s) : REDO M. A., CHE M., TOLSTOREBROV I., WATANABE M.
• Publication date: 2024/09
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 165
• Formats : PDF

Determination of the shelf life of cluster of the red king crab (Paralithodes camtschaticus) during chilled storage.

• Author(s) : LORENTZEN G., SKULAND A. V., SONE I., et al.
• Publication date: 2014/08
• Languages : English
• Source: Food Control The International Journal of HACCP and Food Safety - vol. 42

Diseño y control de un sistema de refrigeración de amoniaco para la refrigeración de alto rendimeniento con baja energía y sin condensación de canales de vacuno.

Ammonia refrigeration system design and control for low energy, condensation free, high yield beef carcass chilling.

• Author(s) : VISSER K.
• Publication date: 2014/02
• Languages : Spanish
• Keywords : Refrigerating system, Chilled food, Meat, Design, Beef, Ammonia, Weight loss, Energy saving, Control (generic), Condensation
• Source: Frío Calor Aire acondicionado - vol. 42 - n. 466
• Formats : PDF

Chapter 20 - Chilling and Freezing

• Author(s) : JAMES S. J., JAMES C.
• Publication date: 2014
• Languages : English

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Use of coolants at phase transition for foodstuffs refrigeration.

• Author(s) : BELOZEROV G., MEDNIKOVA N., PYTCHENKO V., et al.
• Publication date: 2015/08/16
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Food, Chilling, Performance, Expérimentation, Secondary refrigerant, Change of phase
• Source: Proceedings of the 24th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Yokohama, Japan, August 16-22, 2015.
• Formats : PDF

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The use of nanoencapsulated essential oils embedded in the ice has an antimicrobial effect and extends the shelf life of refrigerated fresh sea bream with ice toping.

• Author(s) : LÓPEZ GÓMEZ A., NAVARRO SEGURA L., ROS-CHUMILLAS M.
• 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

Refrigerated lockers for fresh food delivered anywhere.

Epta France won the prestigious Janus de l’Industrie French award for the third consecutive time for its innovative #EPTAbricks.

• Publication date : 2017/02/23

Chilled processed food market in the Philippines

Chilled processed food sales grew by 4% in retail volume terms in 2012, while current value sales increased by 6%.

• Publication date : 2013/12/26
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Global chilled & deli food market

The global chilled & deli food market had total revenues of USD 748,338.7 million in 2012, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.7% between 2008 and 2012.

• Publication date : 2013/10/23
• Subjects: Figures, economy

The chilled processed food market in Dominican Republic

The Dominican chilled processed food sector is forecast to see consumption levels increase slightly over the next five years, experiencing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2% in constant value and 1% in retail volume terms.

• Publication date : 2013/12/18
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Chilled food cold chain in France

Results of a cold chain study in France carried out in 2013 within the European FRISBEE project were published in the International Journal of Refrigeration.

• Publication date : 2015/11/13

Chilled & deli Food market in Japan

The Japanese chilled & deli food market had total revenues of USD 88,366.9 million in 2012, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.5% between 2008 and 2012.

• Publication date : 2013/10/22
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Chilled & deli food market in Europe

The European chilled & deli food market had total revenues of USD 190,842.5 million in 2012.

• Publication date : 2013/10/21

Chilled & deli food market in the US

The US chilled & deli food market had total revenues of USD 169,825.8 million in 2012.

• Publication date : 2013/10/21

Enhancing the cold supply chain for refrigerated biopharmaceuticals

"The biggest challenges in transporting refrigerated drug products are maintaining an optimum temperature range."

• Publication date : 2017/07/18

Chilled & deli food market in Asia-Pacific

The Asia-Pacific chilled & deli food market had total revenues of USD 296,724.7million in 2012.

• Publication date : 2013/10/18

Member news: Star Refrigeration continues to develop Azanefreezer’s production for cold stores

Azanefreezer, an ammonia system, has just been installed in a cold store near Peterborough, UK.

• Publication date : 2019/11/29

Is super-cooling better than chilling for seafood products?

Super-cooled storage is a novel technique that better preserves the texture and freshness of fish and extends shelf life compared to chilling. 

• Publication date : 2024/02/29
• Subjects: Technology

Household refrigerator and home freezer manufacturing in the US

The industry's revenue for the year 2012 reported at USD 3.5 billion, with 31.47% in estimated gross profit.

• Publication date : 2013/12/04
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Refrigerated cheese vending machines in French cities

A local cheese dairy has installed refrigerated cheese vending machines in several towns in East Moselle, in the east of France.

• Publication date : 2021/02/19
• Subjects: General information

Autonomous cooling system for food deliveries in the city centre

Coldway Technologies is developing an electric scooter coupled with a self-contained cool box for food delivery in the city centre.

• Publication date : 2019/08/29

New IIR publication: Latest Developments in Refrigerated Storage, Transportation and Display of Food Products

The proceedings of Latest Developments in Refrigerated Storage, Transportation and Display of Food Products, an IIR conference involving Commissions C2, D1 with D2, held in Amman, Jordan, on March 28-30, 2005 comprise 24 papers. within the...

• Publication date : 2005/06/14

Download the IIR Seminar on the Logistics For Transport Of Foodstuffs Under Controlled Temperatures In Hot Countries presentations

Recognising the social and economic importance of this issue on a global scale, the IIR organised a seminar on the Logistics For Transport Of Foodstuffs Under Controlled Temperatures In Hot Countries on October 25, 2016 in Tunis (Tunisia).

• Publication date : 2016/12/13

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

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...

• Publication date : 2021/11/15
• Subjects: Environment

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.

• Publication date : 2016/07/12

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

New in our Encyclopedia. Cold storage conditions for fruits and vegetables

Practical recommendations for the cold storage of over 200 cultivars of fruits, vegetables and herbs. 

• Publication date : 2023/01/26
• Subjects: General information

Technical visit to the Tokyo fish market

During the ICCC conference last June, participants were offered technical visits, including a tour of the Tokyo Fish Market. Alain Le Bail, President of the IIR Commission C2, chose to visit it. Discover his...

• Publication date : 2024/11/15

ENOUGH – a new project that will identify how food industry can become net zero by 2050

The project will develop technologies, tools and methods to contribute to the EU’s farm to fork Strategy to achieve climate neutrality in the food industry.

• Publication date : 2021/10/29

IIR economic news service: the latest from our market report partners

The IIR has established partnerships with several leading market research companies, as well as with establishments that combine and provide detailed reports and global analytical studies on different sectors of the refrigeration or economic...

• Publication date : 2016/12/07

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.

• Publication date : 2016/07/06

Member news: Latest news from Air Liquide

Air Liquid inaugurates a low-carbon hydrogen production unit and promotes the development of helium refrigeration. 

• Publication date : 2021/02/23

IIR member news: Carrier Transicold

Carrier Transicold celebrates 45 years of container refrigeration production as it prepares to build one-millionth unit.

• Publication date : 2013/11/20

LNG fundamentals explained in the Encyclopedia of refrigeration

The latest entry in the IIR’s online Encyclopedia of refrigeration is a thematic file presenting LNG production processes, and cold energy recovery applications.

• Publication date : 2022/07/08
• Subjects: Technology

IJR Editorial: Solar energy, the energy of the future for refrigeration

Solar refrigeration should become a means of providing cleaner air conditioning and developing cold chains for food and health products where they are still deficient. We need to accompany this development while...

• Publication date : 2021/01/21

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

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 : French, English
• Themes : Fruit, Vegetables

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

Liquefied Natural Gas: production process and cold energy recovery

Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is natural gas that has been cooled to about -160 °C and turned into a liquid to facilitate transportation and storage. A typical LNG supply chain...

• Last update : 2023/06/23
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : LNG and LPG

Additive manufacturing of heat exchangers

In the refrigeration industry, additive manufacturing (colloquially referred to as “3D printing”) makes it possible to fabricate novel, complex and potentially more energy efficient...

• Last update : 2022/09/07
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : Evaporators, condensers and other heat exchangers

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…)

Additive manufacturing of regenerators for caloric cooling

In many areas of engineering, additive manufacturing allows the production of complex and multifunctional products that could not be manufactured using traditional methods. In the...

• Last update : 2022/09/16
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : Caloric cooling (magnetocaloric, electrocaloric, elastocaloric and barocaloric cooling)

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...

• Last update : 2022/06/22
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : Hydrocarbons, Containment, refrigerant charge reduction