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Supermarket Scorecard Shows Trending Adoption of R-744 in US Stores

June 13, 2024

In the ongoing battle against climate change, the U.S. supermarket sector is relentlessly pursuing innovative strategies to reduce its carbon footprint and enhance energy efficiency.

Busting CO₂ Refrigeration Myths

An HVAC Minute Video Update: May 14, 2024

Hannah Belloli

May 14, 2024

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Debunking some of the myths that surround the use of CO₂ in commercial refrigeration systems

Minimal Temperature Rise Can Cut Frozen Food Emissions

Study shows that higher temperatures will not compromise food safety or quality

March 6, 2024

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Research suggests that moving to -15°C (5°F) for frozen foods could make a significant environmental impact with no compromise on food safety or quality.

CO₂ Refrigeration Transition Offers Many Opportunities

Many food retailers consider CO₂ refrigeration to be a safe and natural refrigerant option

Peter Dee

February 6, 2024

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Grocers and food retailers can adopt technology such as pressure exchangers with their CO₂ systems to increase energy efficiency while meeting climate goals.

ALDI Plans To Transition To Natural Refrigerants

Grocer intends to use CO₂ and R-290 in all new and remodeled stores in the US

February 6, 2024

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ALDI aims to become the most sustainable grocer in the U.S., by committing to transition to natural refrigerants in all stores by 2035.

Alliance to Bring Demand-Response Technology to Grocers

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

January 30, 2024

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Enersponse’s DERMS platform will be integrated into Danfoss Alsense, an Internet of Things (IoT) cloud solution that tracks refrigeration performance, allowing retail managers to easily respond to alarms, ensure monitoring of food conditions, and reduce energy consumption.

Tristam Coffin Shares Insights On Refrigerant Transition

The Whole Foods veteran advocates for natural solutions in commercial refrigeration equipment

Joanna R. Turpin

January 17, 2024

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Tristam Coffin played a key role in facilitating Whole Foods' transition to natural refrigerants and currently provides guidance for other companies seeking sustainable solutions.

Grocers Not Happy With Refrigerant Updates

An HVAC Minute Video Update: January 8, 2024

Hannah Belloli

January 8, 2024

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Food retailers shared their concerns and experiences with refrigeration systems that use alternative refrigerants at the Food Marketing Institute’s (FMI’s) 2023 Energy & Store Development Conference.

Grocers Share Concerns Over Alternative Refrigerants

Food retailers cite problems with CO₂ and other low-GWP refrigeration systems

Joanna R. Turpin

December 6, 2023

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Food retailers are concerned over the HFC phasedown, noting that current alternative refrigerants have drawbacks, while others have not yet been fully evaluated.