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Big news! The Clean Cooking Alliance (CCA) just launched the Principles for Responsible Carbon Finance in Clean Cooking. The Principles have already been endorsed by more than 120 partners to promote confidence in carbon markets. Learn more: bit.ly/4akDCZu

The landscape for operating refrigerated vehicles is changing fast, with rapid innovation and increasing government scrutiny heralding a new era of more sustainable methods for keeping food, pharmaceuticals and other products safe and secure whilst on the move. It is time for the industry to come together to steer and support government backed research into our sector and to celebrate our achievements in reducing the environmental impact of our vehicles, facilitating trade and delivering perishable products. And that is exactly what our Refrigerated Transport Expert Group has set itself the challenge of doing. Professionals from across the Cold Chain Federation were joined by industry experts and academics for our first formal meeting this morning. There was immense positivity and openness from members towards our presenters and also the CCF's plans to update our industry targets for TRU decarbonisation and developing a scheme to register and track TRU emissions reductions. More on this soon... If you are a CCF member who operates at least 1 refrigerated vehicle, participation in Refrigerated Transport Expert Group is open to you. You'll be in great company! Phil Pluck Will Maycock David Brown Mark Coventry Lyn Worrall Michael Fullbrook Julian Boulton Bryan Dutch Davina Honeywood Jeroen Morgenstern Cliff Smith Laura Foster-Smith Gavin Englefield Andy Gibson Lee Juniper Brian Robinson Dr Xinfang Wang Catarina Marques Rasaq Lamidi

Ahead of the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste on 29 September, discover how public and private entities and consumers from across the food systems can make meaningful changes with long-term effects for people and the planet: https://lnkd.in/dBU3buUH

🚛🍍 Transporting food products safely is essential to ensure they remain fresh and free from contamination ❄️ 📝 Learn how XTL manages these best practices with the full article on our website: https://bit.ly/3WykV0y

Carbon footprint is not only affecting our environment but also the food industry deeply. Go through this article on " Carbon Footprint in Food Processing Industries" that I have curated. https://lnkd.in/gmmxXVmN

The consultation on proposed updates to Version 2 of the WRAP Scope 3 GHG Protocols for Food and Drink closes on 7th February. If you work in or with the Food and Drink sector you can help shape the future of Scope 3 reporting by providing feedback on the proposed changes: https://bit.ly/3NR368s

The #MoveToMinus15 is underpinned by independent academic research from the IIFIIR - International Institute of Refrigeration, University of Birmingham, London South Bank University and others, who reviewed the 93-year-old frozen food temperature set point of -18°C. The result? A small change with the potential to make a big impact. The Three Degrees of Change report found that a shift in frozen food storage temperatures from -18°C to -15°C could:  🏭 Cut 17.7 million tonnes of carbon emissions every year  ⚡ Save 5-7% of annual energy use across the cold chain 💡 Enable global energy savings of around 25 terawatt hours per year If you’re interested in finding out how we can significantly reduce greenhouse gases and lower supply chain costs without compromising food safety, explore the findings of our report here: https://lnkd.in/e76UZvvs

Want to take your food waste management practices to the next level? Watch our on-demand webinar to learn about benefits and best practices for managing food waste, from production to packaging to refrigeration, featuring speakers Lacey Moore of Lundberg Family Farms and Kaity Robbins of Whole Foods Market: https://bit.ly/45ucYMM

Continuing our countdown to International Food Loss & Waste Awareness Day 2024! Last week, we shared some striking statistics on the scale of food waste in the cold chain. Now, let’s focus on the practical, everyday actions we can take to combat this issue. 👉 Make it quick: Minimise loading and unloading times to reduce heat transfer and maintain stable temperatures inside the vehicle. 👉 Avoid overloading: To keep goods cool and prevent refrigeration units from freezing or overworking due to excess moisture. 👉 Pre-cool the body: To stabilise internal temperatures and reduce the burden on the refrigeration unit during transit. 👉 Check door seals: Regularly inspect for leaks to keep the cold air in and the hot air out. 👉 Track in real-time: To monitor conditions during transit and adjust as needed. 👉 Keep it clean: Clean evaporators and condensers to prevent performance issues and ensure efficient cooling. Together, we can make a meaningful impact – keeping your goods fresh and significantly reducing waste along the way. Stay tuned for more insights as we work together to make every truckload count! #FLWDay #foodwastereduction #sustainability #coldchain #eurocold #ecofriendly #inittogether #stopwaste

In the realm of food processing, the stakes for air quality are particularly high. Air purification systems that effectively eliminate airborne pathogens are crucial for maintaining a safe production environment and preventing contamination. Meanwhile, systems that can reduce ethylene and thereby extend the shelf life of products provide immense economic benefits by minimizing waste and maximizing the profitability of perishable goods. The choice of system could depend on specific industry needs, but both features are foundational to modern, efficient, and safe food processing operations.