In January’s newsletter, I wrote about some of the innovations taking place in the refrigeration industry, particularly as they related to the proper storage of Covid-19 vaccines. Since then, I’ve seen a plethora of new refrigeration products hit the market that are designed for use in multiple industries. Many of these innovations seem to focus on the last mile -- which refers to the very last step of the delivery process -- and all underscore the importance that refrigeration plays in our world today.
One of those products was introduced to me by a reader responding to my January newsletter (thanks, Norman!). He let me know about a United Kingdom company called Sunamp, which moved quickly in order to develop a fully portable, cordless refrigerator that can keep vaccines at -70°C (-94°F) for 24 days or more. (As has been well documented, some vaccines for Covid-19 must be kept at ultra-low temperatures.)