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Focuses on the refrigeration services for frozen food in Plano, Texas. Role of refrigeration service contractors; Viability of the TempAssure approach; Uniqueness of individual contractors; Advantages for refrigeration contractors. INSET: Another Way to Monitor Cold Cargoes En Route.

The article reports that refrigerant KLEA 407A (HFC-407A) of NEOS Fluor Americas LLC has been approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under its Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP). It states that the refrigerant has been approved for commercial applications including retail food refrigeration, cold storage warehouses, and commercial ice. According to NEOS, R-407A can also be used as an alternative to existing hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) supermarket refrigerants.

The article offers information about the opening of more than 50 Tesco Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Markets in California, Arizona and Nevada. It is stated that the store offers new trends in refrigeration industry with private label and brand name products, as well as fresh prepared meals. Detailed information regarding the stores' offered services is elaborated.

Comments on food and refrigeration trade in the United States. Evaluates innovations in refrigeration amidst a lot of food; Trade shows in the refrigeration sector; Focus of shows on equipment and innovative technology in refrigeration.

Reports implications of the changes of the Food Code on manufacturers of refrigerated display cases in Baltimore, Maryland. Temperature requirement of cases; Utilization of electronic temperature display and multi function control; Specifications of the EKC 201.

Reports on research papers presented at the Purdue University Compressor Engineering and Refrigeration conferences in West Lafayette, Indiana which focused on different ways to keep food products cool or frozen. Possible use of ammonia, brine, glycol and carbon dioxide as refrigeration systems; Trends in secondary-loop systems; Comparison with other systems.