A.P. Moller – Maersk will introduce the first in a ground-breaking series of 8 large ocean-going container vessels capable of being operated on carbon neutral methanol. The vessels will be built by Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and have a nominal capacity of approx. 16 000 containers (Twenty Foot Equivalent – TEU). The agreement with HHI includes an option for 4 additional vessels in 2025.Read More »Maersk to accelerate fleet decarbonisation
As part of its Green On-Wage (GO) financial mechanism, Ecofridges Go has launched an online store concept, which allows Ghanaians access to energy-efficient and environmentally friendly refrigerators and air conditioners in growing the drive towards sustainable cooling in Africa.Read More »Ghanaian initiative to finance at 0% interest
As the phase-down of F-gas refrigerants continues to accelerate worldwide, CO2 technology has become an increasingly popular option utilised in the industrial refrigeration sector.Read More »IIAR has released a safety standard for closed-circuit carbon dioxide refrigeration systems
Less food waste. Reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Greater food security. This is the path to addressing hunger and a better future. It takes a more sustainable cold chain to get us there.Read More »World Cold Chain Symposium
Improved systems at the retail level can help save fresh produce and reduce food waste. Over the last year, supermarkets have invested heavily in their sustainability agendas. Some retailers have focussed on rolling out more packaging-free zones in its stores to limit plastics, whilst others have embarked on redistribution of food waste.Read More »Digital systems helping to reduce food waste
The North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council (NASRC), a non-profit working in partnership with the grocery industry to advance climate-friendly natural refrigerants, has announced that free registration is now open for their Sustainable Refrigeration Summit. Read More »Sustainable Refrigeration Summit targets zero emissions in supermarket refrigeration
Register today to the upcoming IIR Conference to take place online between 16-17 September 2021, where over the two days there will be 5 keynotes and 29 presentations delivered across various aspects and sectors involved in refrigeration.Read More »9th IIR Conference on Ammonia and CO₂ Refrigeration Technologies
Any notion that Covid-19 was going to last for just a few months was very much misplaced in 2020. Especially after it was recognised that the SARS-CoV-2 virus was largely spread through the airborne route, all indications were that it would cause repeat bouts of waves. This is what happened in the flu epidemic of 1918. Read More »COVID-19 herd immunity: It’s not going to happen, so what next?
The world’s food system is responsible for a third of global anthropogenic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, according to new research by a team led by the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation and consisting of experts from UNIDO, UNDESA, Columbia University, NASA and several policy-focused research centres. Read More »New research shows food system responsible for a third of global emissions
The Marquis Group is investing in the world’s biggest macadamia producing regions to provide global customers access to increased volumes for premium, consistent quality products and strengthened security of supply.Read More »Marquis Group invests globally to increase macadamia volumes, sales, and supply