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Is
'fresh' always best? |
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| The freshness
of the produce we consume has become a major issue in the public’s
eye. High standards are being demanded, and more and more fast food
chains and major retailers are using the word “fresh”
in their marketing. But just what does “fresh” mean,
and how well equipped is our cold chain to deliver it? Carly
Fordred spoke to five industry experts to find out. |
Supermarket
pilot scheme underway |
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| With the help
of the Australian Government, the Green Cooling Council has implemented
a pilot program to makeover Australian supermarket refrigeration
systems. Carly Fordred gives an update on the process. |
| 1980s building gets the star
treatment |
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| Brisbane-based
engineering consultancy Norman Disney and Young moved into its Spring
Hill office in 2003. Since then, the firm has performed a series
of renovations on the 1980s era building, proving that it is possible
to achieve a high greenhouse rating cost effectively. Sean
McGowan reports. |
| Review of refrigeration compressor
developmental trends |
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| Over the past few years, some significant
developmental efforts have been devoted to design, performance and
manufacturing modifications and improvements of rotary and reciprocating
positive displacement, as well as dynamic compressors. Jaroslav
Wurm gives an overview of recent developments in the market. |
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