R-1234yf is classified as an A2L low-flammability refrigerant, which is a slight improvement in flammability over Maersk’s current refrigerant, but the company has a safety plan in place to protect property, equipment and people.

According to Global freight news“R-1234yf is widely used in HVAC systems and has been the standard for automotive air conditioning in Europe and the United States since 2017. Maersk has held its first training sessions and is “confident that reefer technicians will be capable” handle and maintain R-1234yf equipment. … Maersk is also committed to providing the training, support and development necessary to ensure safe handling.

Food and drugs

The way November is going, it seems like every week will bring new headlines about Uncrustables, the frozen peanut butter and jelly sandwich that doesn’t have a crust. Although the NFL orders large quantities of this beloved sandwich, it is no match for everyday consumers. While the portable sandwich brand appears to reach nearly $1 billion in annual salesparent company JM Smucker is looking to capitalize on this popularity.

In McCalla, Alabama, Smucker opened a 900,000 square foot manufacturing facility dedicated exclusively to Uncrustables. How Smucker creates sandwiches with the perfect ratio of bread to filling and keeps the bread soft once in the freezer remains a closely guarded company secret, but given the brand’s growth, we’ll likely see a lot more of it . hand treats in the years to come.

President Mark Smucker said in a press release“The 900,000 square foot manufacturing facility will increase the company’s current production capacity for its Uncrustables brand to help meet demand for the popular frozen sandwiches.”

Cold chain pathways

This week’s market under the microscope is the Windy City. The capacity of outgoing reefers in Chicago is easing after a period of severe constraints. Outbound refrigerated tender volumes are down, falling 10.11% week over week. Rejects of outgoing reefers declined from their highest rate of the year, falling from 24.25% on November 7 to 17.99% on November 14, a drop of 406 basis points p /p.

Refrigerator capacity is tighter this time of year than in previous years because the frost protection season is here and, food-wise, those turkeys aren’t going to give in on their own . Reefer spot rates will be high in the majority of markets, particularly Chicago, relative to historical rates due to the increase in ROTRI.

Is SONAR right for you? Check it with a demo!

Shelf life

Nestlé enters the weight loss game with food for Ozempic users

How Antioxidant-Enriched Ice Cream is Changing the Frozen Treat Game

The pharmaceutical sector must find a remedy for its climate-related risks

ATHS adds Thermo King co-founder to HOF

Carrier Transicold presents future cold chain solutions at Intermodal Europe 2024

Do you want to chat in the cooler? Email me with comments, questions or story ideas at [email protected].

Go online.

Married

If this newsletter made it to you, you must be pretty cool. Join the coolest cargo community and subscribe to learn more about fretwaves.com/subscribe.