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Sunswap has extended its Endurance electric refrigeration system to charge a tail-lift battery on a Noble Foods urban delivery trailer, removing the need for a tractor connection. The installation marks a functional expansion of the system beyond refrigeration into auxiliary trailer power.
Brazilian manufacturer Resfri Ar is showcasing at the 25th Fenatran portable refrigerators in 18–55 L capacities, three climate-control systems for trucks and agricultural vehicles, and a 24-volt automotive generator. The exhibition runs 9–13 November 2026 at São Paulo Expo.
Construction has begun in Dushanbe and the Sino district of Tajikistan on an agro-logistics center and a cold storage warehouse by LLC Marmari, each with a capacity of 2,000 tons. Both facilities were among seven projects reviewed by President Emomali Rahmon on October 30, 2026.
Refrigeration equipment on two refrigerated vessels in Yakutia is more than 90% worn, and replacement funds have been removed from the budget. With the catch up 69%, the volume of fish transported has fallen, and without vessel repairs, transport could effectively cease by 2027.
EPEE's new Executive Report, based on an independent ERM socio-economic assessment, identifies strengthening leak management and extending refrigerant service life within the existing EU F-gas Regulation as the most cost-effective pathway to cut PFAS emissions by 39% at a cost of €4.6 billion (2030–2050), compared with over €35 billion for more restrictive options.
BION, part of Camfil, will showcase a range of air treatment and monitoring solutions for post-harvest produce preservation at Fruit Attraction 2026 in Madrid. The portfolio covers storage chambers, transport, and packaging, targeting ethylene, volatile organic compounds, and biological contaminants.
Kazakhstan's 941 vegetable storage facilities hold 2.56 million tonnes, but geographic concentration and a widening gap between planted areas and storage infrastructure are squeezing farm-gate prices, particularly in the potato sector.
Heuer Logistics has inaugurated its "Fresh World" cold storage center in Bremerhaven, a 5,500 m² facility converted from a former banana ripening plant at an investment of approximately 3 million euros. The center provides multi-temperature storage from 2 to 15 °C with capacity for up to 3,500 pallets and dedicated climate-controlled boxes for sensitive goods.
Tanzania's Agriculture Ministry is exploring low-cost refrigeration for agricultural produce markets to cut post-harvest losses. The Mamsera Market in Kilimanjaro is 70% complete, and the Holili International Grain Market near the Kenya border is set to break ground in April 2027.
At Fruit Attraction 2026, suppliers from North Bay Produce, Fall Creek, and Agualima discussed post-harvest shelf-life targets of 45–50 days and 60-day firmness criteria for export blueberries. The IBO Global Blueberry Report 2026 lists six quality parameters as breeding priorities, while cold-chain continuity and logistics remain key determinants of arrival condition.
FCC Economics reports that Canadian refrigerated warehouse capacity rose roughly 27 per cent between 2023 and 2026, driven by record vegetable harvests, a 48 per cent jump in frozen food manufacturing revenue, and expanding export volumes. Two new projects in Atlantic Canada and Quebec represent more than C$100 million in additional investment.
Copeland has become the first company to manufacture scroll compressors in India, with production in Atit underway since December 2025. The expansion forms part of a ₹500 crore investment announced in 2024 that also includes enhanced engineering and innovation capabilities in Pune.
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