In September 2018, Wolverine asked the food team from Linde LLC, Bridgewater, N.J., to investigate a chilling-related packaging issue. By December 2018, Wolverine not only had a solution, but also one that yielded multiple advantages.

Danfoss, Baltimore, Md., introduced an option to use R-513A refrigerant on low-GWP (global warming potential) compressors.

Iqbal Poultry installed the Starfrost Hybrid chilling tunnel to improve its poultry production process.

Mokon, Buffalo, N.Y., expanded its Iceman SC Series line of portable chillers, available in a fluid temperature range of 5-30°F.

The ACCU-CHILL automated box chilling system from Linde LLC, Bridgewater, N.J., can quickly chill meat, poultry, seafood and other perishable foods directly in their packing boxes with carbon dioxide (CO2) snow.

JBT Corp., Chicago, signed a definitive agreement to purchase the assets of Cooling and Applied Technologies (C.A.T.), Inc. for $90 million.

Nor-Lake, Hudson, Wis., enhanced its Chill Smart Blast Chiller Freezer line to offer self-contained refrigeration cabinets with a system designed to rapidly and uniformly decrease the temperature of hot foods to either a chilled or frozen state.

Azane Inc., San Francisco, launched new low-charge ammonia refrigeration solutions for R22 replacement, phasing down of HFCs and ammonia charge reduction.