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Experimental analysis of freezing process of stationary food samples inside a hydrofluidisation freezing chamber.

• Author(s) : PALACZ M., PIECHNIK E., HALSKI M., STEBEL M., ADAMCZYK W., EIKEVIK T., SMOLKA J.
• Publication date: 2021/11
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 131
• Formats : PDF

La prune TC Sun (cov) : récolte et conservation en étroite relation.

TC Sun (cov) plum: the close relation between harvest and storage.

• Author(s) : LUROL S., WESTERCAMP P., MONTAGNON J. M.
• Publication date: 2006/04
• Languages : French
• Source: Infos Ctifl - n. 220

Conservation de la prune TC Sun Gradiplum cov : bilan de sept années d'essai.

Storage of TC Sun Gradiplum cov plums: results of seven years of trials.

• Author(s) : WESTERCAMP P., MONTEILS G.
• Publication date: 2008/07
• Languages : French
• Source: Infos Ctifl - n. 243

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Postharvest handling of plum cv. Santa Rosa.

• Author(s) : ROBY H. R., GIMENEZ A., GUINLE V., et al.
• Publication date: 1999/09/19
• Languages : English
• Source: 20^th International Congress of Refrigeration: Refrigeration into the Third Millennium.
• Formats : PDF

Ethylene production and storage potential in 'Cacanska Najbolja' plums.

• Author(s) : PLICH H.
• Publication date: 2006
• Languages : English
• Source: J. Fruit ornam. Plant Res. - vol. 14

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Use of calcium treatment to improve storage possibility of plum fruits.

• Author(s) : ZUZUNAGA M., SERRANO M., VALERO D., et al.
• Publication date: 2000/10/19
• Languages : English
• Formats : PDF

1-methylcyclopropene delays ripening process of 'Black Diamond' plum.

• Author(s) : SALVADOR A., CUQUERELLA J., ÚBEDA S.
• Publication date: 2003/02
• Languages : English
• Source: Proceedings of the International Conference Postharvest Unlimited.

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INTERNAL BREAKDOWN IN PLUM: PATHOGENESIS AND TREATMENT.

• Author(s) : BIONDI G., MARI M., FOLCHI A.
• Publication date: 1987/08/24
• Languages : English
• Source: Development in refrigeration, refrigeration for development. Proceedings of the XVIIth international Congress of Refrigeration.
• Formats : PDF

Wplyw przerzedzania zawiazków i modyfikacji skladu atmosfery w czasie przechowywania na produkcje etylenu i trwalosc sliwek po zbiorze.

Ethylene production and storability of plums picked from non-thinned and hand-thinned trees and the effect of CO2 accumulated in tightly closed jars on those two physiological processes during storage of plums at -0.5°C.

• Author(s) : PLICH H., LEWANDOWSKI M.
• Publication date: 2005
• Languages : Polish
• Source: Zesz. naukowe Inst. Sadow. Kwiac. - vol. 13

1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) increased storability in plum (Prunus salicina Lindl. cv. Golden Japan).

• Author(s) : MARTÍNEZ-ROMERO D., SERRANO M., GUILLÉN F., et al.
• Publication date: 2003/02
• Languages : English
• Source: Proceedings of the International Conference Postharvest Unlimited.

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Artificial cuts of plums as a method to improve efficiency of drying and storage processes.

• Author(s) : KOTUKOV Y. D., JIVITSA V. I.
• Publication date: 1994/06/08
• Languages : English
• Source: New Applications of Refrigeration to Fruit and Vegetables Processing.
• Formats : PDF

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Heat treatment as a mean to improve plum storability and its effect on polyamine metabolism.

• Author(s) : PÉREZ-VICENTE A., CASTILLO S., MARTÍNEZ-ROMERO D., et al.
• Publication date: 2000/10/19
• Languages : English
• Formats : PDF

Improvement of storability and shelf-life of 'Blackamber' plums treated with 1-methylcyclopropene.

• Author(s) : CANDAN A. P., GRAELL J., CRISOSTO C., et al.
• Publication date: 2006
• Languages : English
• Source: Food Sci. Technol. int. - vol. 15 - n. 2

Evaluation of the effect of different modified atmosphere packaging box liners on the quality and shelf life of 'Friar' plums.

• Author(s) : CANTÍN C. M., CRISOSTO C. H., DAY K. R.
• Publication date: 2008/04
• Languages : English
• Source: HortTechnology - vol. 18 - n. 2

Effect of ripeness at harvest on response of plums to treatment with 1-methylcyclopropene.

• Author(s) : SKOG L. J., SCHAEFER B. H., SMITH P. G.
• Publication date: 2003/02
• Languages : English
• Source: Proceedings of the International Conference Postharvest Unlimited.

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AREA publishes new F-gas guide for contractors

AREA’s new F-Gas GUIDE details crucial updates on leak checks, labeling requirements, and service bans for high-GWP refrigerants. 

• Publication date : 2024/10/25
• Subjects: Regulation

Measures towards energy-efficient air conditioning in Southeast Asian countries

The IEA projects that electricity demand from air conditioning could reach 300 TWh by 2040 in the ASEAN region (Association of Southeast Asian Nations). Energy efficiency measures...

• Publication date : 2022/05/30
• Subjects: Figures, economy, Regulation

Energy savings: Case study on a cool way to cut energy consumption in the UK food industry

A collaborative research and development project led by a mechanical engineering team from Brunel University, UK, found that supermarkets and food processing plants could cut their energy costs by over 30% and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by...

• Publication date : 2005/07/19

Brief: Kogas

Kogas had hoped to buy an extra 10 liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes ahead of the peak-demand winter season but is encountering a tight market. Besides annual supplies under term contracts, Kogas has recently been buying more than 30 LNG cargoes...

• Publication date : 2006/01/28

LNG Worldwide

- Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is found in many parts of the world (e.g. Algeria, Australia, Brunei, Indonesia, Libya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Oman, Qatar and Trinidad and Tobago), with the largest reserves in the Middle East. Worldwide, there are...

• Publication date : 2004/04/28

Integrated CO2-CHP system

Brunel - a UK University - and 14 industrial partners in the commercial refrigeration sector have presented an innovative integrated energy system which has been designed to meet the needs of medium and large supermarkets and can be tailored to...

• Publication date : 2011/02/11

Vacuum Insulation Panels: a promising solution for domestic refrigerators

Thanks to their low thermal conductivity, Vacuum Insulation Panels (VIPs) make it possible to greatly reduce the energy consumption of domestic refrigerators. However, their adoption comes up against problems of...

• Publication date : 2020/05/27

The air conditioning boom in Southeast Asia

Electricity consumption needed for air conditioning in the ten ASEAN countries could quadruple between 2017 and 2040 to reach 300 TWh. But a saving of 110 TWh is possible by doubling during this period the Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio of...

• Publication date : 2019/11/29
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Energy efficiency of the cooling systems used in data centres is a key issue

The number of data centres has grown to around 45 million worldwide, global energy consumption of data centres has doubled over the last 5 years and currently reaches 123 TWh/year, i.e. 1% of global electricity consumption.

• Publication date : 2012/03/15

Natural refrigerant training is gaining traction

Update on natural refrigerant training in Europe and Africa.

• Publication date : 2017/05/19
• Subjects: Developing country

India: solar-powered micro cold rooms

Solar-powered micro cold rooms using phase-change materials could be a solution for small farmers in India.

• Publication date : 2017/08/25
• Subjects: Developing country

New energy saving defrost technology

A new technology which is claimed to save 1.94 billion € on supermarket refrigeration energy costs has been presented.

• Publication date : 2014/04/29

Thai frozen food industry

In 1991, frozen food was firstly introduced to Thai consumers whereas they were well known for their taste sensation, reasonable price, safe and cleaning process in 1993.

• Publication date : 2016/12/16
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Cold temperatures, a potential ally against cancer

Exposure to cold temperatures can reduce tumour growth by slowing down the glucose metabolism of cancer cells. 

• Publication date : 2022/09/28
• Subjects: Technology

Air paths inside fruit

Microscopically small structures inside pears and apples allow them to "breathe". Researchers at the Catholic University of Leuven and the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) have visualized these pathways for the first time, therefore...

• Publication date : 2008/10/25

How to adapt in a world at 50°C? Learn more at the IMechE conference this September

On September 6-8, 2023, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) will host its 1st International Conference and Workshop on Climate Adaptation and Resilience in London.

• Publication date : 2023/09/05
• Subjects: Technology, Environment

IIR wins ECREEE Award for solar cooling and heating efforts in Africa with SophiA

The ECOWAS Sustainable Energy Forum took place in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire on November 28-29. The IIR organised a SophiA workshop and was honoured with an ECREEE Award for its outstanding contribution to...

• Publication date : 2024/12/13

Double Award for Coldway Technologies, part of SOFRIGAM Group

Sofrigam won two awards at Business France's pitch competition for its energy storage device "THERMOSTORE", utilizing ammonia. Let's take a closer look at this technology. 

• Publication date : 2024/02/27

Focus on the latest events (November 2019)

Latest news of the exhibition "Froid", and focus on the participation of the IIR in several events such as SARA (Salon of Agriculture and Animal Resources) or SIFA, (interprofessional exhibition of refrigeration and its application).

• Publication date : 2019/11/29

The IIR supports operational and economic missions in Madagascar

IIR interventions and recommendations will focus on the mission’s aspects which are related to the food cold chain, including offshore fishery and continental aquaculture among others.

• Publication date : 2016/08/10

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

Workshop on Supermarkets during the 5th IIR Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain

The workshop had the aim of presenting recent findings by the UK EUED joint project on supermarkets, the SuperSmart project and the HPT Annex44 project.

• Publication date : 2018/04/19

IIR Quiz: The Impact of the Refrigeration Sector on Climate Change

Think you know everything there is to know about the refrigeration sector and its impact on climate change? Test your knowledge on refrigeration and the environment.

• Publication date : 2017/12/08

Alex Cohr Pachai's Presentation at IOR TechTalk in London

We are excited to announce that Alex Cohr Pachai, a distinguished expert in refrigeration technology, will be leading the next IOR TechTalk.

• Publication date : 2023/10/31
• Subjects: General information

Walk-in cold rooms: webinar replay and slides now available

Thank you for taking part in our second webinar! You can now download the slides and watch the replay on the IIR YouTube channel. Furthermore, the overview guide is also available in...

• Publication date : 2024/06/26
• Subjects: Technology, Developing country, Environment, General information

Discover the 35th IIR Informatory Note on “The Impact of the Refrigeration Sector on Climate Change”

The 35th IIR Informatory Note on “The Impact of the Refrigeration Sector on Climate Change” reviews existing data to estimate past greenhouse gas emissions generated by refrigeration systems and make projections for the future.

• Publication date : 2017/12/05

Add the latest refrigeration publications to your bookshelf!

Check out the latest IIR publications including CO2 as a Refrigerant, Handbook on Indirect Refrigeration and Heat Pump Systems and the 1st IIR International Conference of Cryogenics and Refrigeration Technology (ICCRT 2016).

• Publication date : 2016/09/06

Paris Agreement signed and the OEWG37 makes headway

Find out how the Paris Agreement, adopted during the Conference of Parties (COP21) and signed on 22 April 2016, and advancements at the 37th Meeting of the Open-ended Working Group of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol (OEWG37) will impact the...

• Publication date : 2016/04/26

Discover the new IIR Science and Technology Council

With 8 newly elected presidents and vice-presidents, 3 reassignments and 5 reappointments, this new Science and Technology Council (STC), mandated from 2015 to 2019, is set to bring forth fresh ideas and novel change.

• Publication date : 2016/02/10

ICR2015: A stimulating environment for dynamic exchanges

With a focus on improving standards and the quality of life of many worldwide, as well as emphasising the importance of preserving the earth through the advancement of refrigeration applications and technology, ICR2015 is expected to attract a...

• Publication date : 2015/04/08

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