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2014 North American refrigerated & frozen foods warehouse guide.
Recommended by the IIR / IIR document
Cold Chain Technology Brief: Cold storage and refrigerated warehouse.
Optimal capacity for sustainable refrigerated storage buildings.
IIR document
Investigating the potential of dual temperature storage as a postharvest management practice to mitigate chilling injury in kiwifruit.
Pomegranate husk scald browning during storage: a review on factors involved, their modes of action, and its association to postharvest treatments.
Prevention of chilling injury in pomegranates revisited: pre- and post-harvest factors, mode of actions, and technologies involved.
Postharvest biology and technology of loquat (Eriobotrya japonica Lindl.).
Effects of different initial temperature on precooling rate and cold chain quality of broccoli.
Industrial cold storage of fruit and berries – specific energy use and operational processes.
Status and dynamics of cold storage development and technology.
Recommended by the IIR
2018 Global Cold Storage Capacity Report
2014 IARW global cold storage capacity report.
2016 global cold storage capacity report.
Frost simulation analysis of the liquid refrigerant defrost system.
Rendimiento energético del almacenamiento en frío.
Cold store energy performance.
Refrigeration sector monitoring
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ICCC2020 highlights: Benefits of IoT technologies for cold chain management
Internet of Things and cloud services are promising solutions for smart management and maintenance of the multiple cold rooms of supermarket chains.
French food banks lack cold storage.
Cold storage capacities have not kept up with the trend.
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.
Largest American rooftop solar installation for cold store
The largest rooftop solar installation in North America on the roof of Gloucester Marine Terminal’s refrigerated warehouse is to be completed this autumn.
ColdHubs: Revolutionising Nigerian agriculture with solar-powered cold rooms and empowering farmers
ColdHubs, founded by Nnaemeka Ikegwuonu, provides walk-in solar-powered cold rooms to combat post-harvest crop spoilage among small-scale farmers in Nigeria through Cooling-as-a-Service (CaaS). Their latest...
Must read in IJR: Overview of cold storage capacity in Uganda
The cold storage capacity in Uganda was estimated at 4.5 m3 per 1,000 inhabitants in 2023, according to a recent survey on existing cold storage facilities for bulk handling of perishable food...
Refrigerated vehicle sales in China increased by 27% in 2019
Cold chain logistics in China are expected to expand over the next few years.
Development of the cold chain in China
Railways and in particular, high-speed trains have great potential in cold chain logistics in China.
Pandemic accelerates demand for cold stores and frozen food
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the appeal of online ordering and the purchase of frozen food by consumers and led to an increased need for cold storage facilities.
The strong growth of the cold chain in China
Supported by five-year development plans, the field of cold chain logistics is growing strongly in China, as illustrated by the 17% increase in cold storage capacity in 2020 compared to the previous...
China’s largest port-base cold chain project
With a state-of-the-art mega-refrigerated warehouse project, the port of Nansha in southern China will be ready to meet the growing logistics needs of the cold chain in the region.
Study finds ice cream colder that it needs to be
Recent research suggests that ice cream manufacturers could use higher temperatures in their freezers and save energy without harming product quality Writing in the Journal of Dairy Science, researchers at South Dakota State University in the...
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.
Geothermal energy to power a cold storage facility
Two remote off-grid villages on a Fijian island are looking forward to their first reliable source of refrigeration thanks to their local hot spring.
UK frozen food in 2020: market growth and sustainability
A report by the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) reveals a significant growth rate of the frozen food sector in 2020. The report also suggests that the industry is addressing environmental issues such as...
IIR news
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Discover the Encyclopedia of Refrigeration
The IIR is proud to present the newest addition to its portfolio of scientific information products; the Encyclopedia of Refrigeration.
The 2nd IIR Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain (ICCC2013): a great success
The 2nd IIR Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain (ICCC2013) took place in Paris on April 2-4, 2013. With 180 participants, 78 papers and three leading edge plenary presentations, the event was highly successful.
ICCC 2018 welcomed nearly 200 participants
Hosted by the Chinese Association of Refrigeration, the 5th IIR Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain welcomed nearly 200 participants this month in Beijing, China.
Obituary: Rui Telmo Nobre
Mr Rui Telmo Nobre was the chairman of the UNECE Working Party on Transport of Perishable Foodstuffs and involved in the work of the IIR CERTE Sub-Commission.
26th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration - Call for abstract
Abstract submission for the 26th International Congress of Refrigeration is extended. ICR 2023 is scheduled from 21st to 25th August 2023 in Paris.
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.
Obituary: Jozef Mlynarczyk
The IIR would like to express its sincere condolences to the family and relatives of Jozef Mlynarczyk, who died on March 19, 2018.
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...
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.
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.
STEF-TFE opens largest cold store in Madrid
New site cuts energy consumption by 15% with innovative energy storage system during off-peak hours
A new version of the ATP Agreement
The new version on the international carriage of perishable foodstuffs and on the special equipment to be used for such carriage became effective from 30 September 2015. The IIR was involved in this process thanks to its Commission D2...
New European projects for the IIR
In line with its international activities, the IIR is going to take part in two European projects which have just been validated by the European Commission.
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...
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...
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...
