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Warming Up Ice Cream Freezers To Reduce Energy Use

Unilever’s pilot projects will explore whether higher temperatures affect product quality

May 30, 2022

Unilever is launching two pilots to trial warmer ice cream freezer cabinets with an aim of reducing energy use and greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 20% to 30% per freezer.

A Lesson in Transitioning to A2Ls in Supermarkets

A British food retailer details its successful move away from HFCs

Joanna R. Turpin

July 7, 2021

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At a recent webinar, attendees learned how the U.K.’s third largest supermarket chain will transition its refrigeration systems away from high-GWP HFCs.

Understanding Low-Pressure Controls in Refrigeration Systems

When added, they control and protect the compressor

Joe Marchese

April 10, 2020

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When working on a system, it is important to determine how the low-pressure control is being used and make sure it is properly set.

Refrigeration Showcase 2019

Equipment designed to keep its cool all year long

Joanna R. Turpin

July 8, 2019

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The Refrigeration Showcase educates contractors about new refrigeration products, so they can help customers make the right choice.

Hoshizaki America Inc. Transitions Sushi Cases to Hydrocarbon R600a Refrigerant

Designed to be energy efficient and environmentally friendly

June 28, 2019

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Hoshizaki America Inc. started shipping sushi cases with the energy efficient and environmentally friendly refrigerant, R600a, earlier this month.

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HVACR Technology and the Five Senses

Jeff Fordeck discusses new applications, regulatory pros and cons, and sweeping around the fridge

Robert Beverly

March 18, 2019

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How do refrigeration products continue to spread through everyday life, and what could be in store for the grocery sector in particular?

Refrigeration Retrofits Offer ‘Cool’ Savings for Supermarkets

Targeted upgrades can dramatically reduce energy use

Joanna R. Turpin

February 4, 2019

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Buying new, higher-efficiency refrigeration equipment can be cost prohibitive, which is why making targeted retrofits or upgrades to existing systems may make the most sense for many food retailers.

Daikin Announces First US Creard R-407H Refrigerant Supermarket Retrofit

October 18, 2018

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Daikin’s new Creard R-407H refrigerant is an economical, low GWP blend designed for new refrigeration systems and as a replacement for R-22, R-404A, and R-507 in existing systems.

Letters From Our Readers: Sept.17, 2018

September 17, 2018

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The following remarks were made regarding the article “The Changing World of Supermarket Refrigeration” written by Joanna R. Turpin, senior editor for The NEWS, published Aug. 13.

Transitioning to Alternative, Lower Global Warming Potential Refrigerants

Contractors can help supermarket and store owners find the right solution

Joanna R. Turpin

September 3, 2018

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Determining which refrigerant may work best for an application can be challenging. While larger supermarket and restaurant chains usually have in-house personnel who help make this decision, they often turn to their local contractors for their advice as well.