by Rajan Rajendran | Dec 1, 2020 | Cold Chain, Food Retail
In May, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) pre-published Rule 23 of its Significant New Alternatives Program (SNAP), which proposed approving (or listing) multiple substitute refrigerants for commercial refrigeration and air conditioning equipment. Overall, the...
by Andre Patenaude | Nov 17, 2020 | Cold Chain, Food Retail
The trend toward smaller grocery store formats has taken hold across the global food retail industry. These small-footprint outlets — which can be located closer to customers in urban centers and universities — are designed to provide optimal shopping experiences that...
by Denise Hoying | Oct 20, 2020 | Cold Chain, Food Retail
As essential businesses, food retailers were among the few sectors that had remained open during the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic. Staying open meant they would have to adapt quickly to new operating protocols, which often included one-way aisles,...
by Andre Patenaude | Sep 29, 2020 | Cold Chain, Efficiency, Food Retail, Food Safety, Foodservice
Even the most resilient food supply chains are being challenged in ways never imagined before the coronavirus pandemic. At the same time, consumers, retailers and regulators are demanding more visibility and transparency into food’s entire journey — from meat, dairy...
by Andre Patenaude | May 26, 2020 | Efficiency, Efficiency & Refrigerant Regulations, Refrigerants
ACHR News recently interviewed me for an article titled “Compressor Retrofits on the Rise in Commercial Refrigeration.” It featured a variety of perspectives on the merits of compressor retrofits versus total system replacement. The article can be found here. ...