Celebrated on June 26, World Refrigeration Day highlights the importance of a technology that often goes unnoticed in our daily lives but is absolutely indispensable. From food preservation to the storage of vaccines and medicines, and even thermal comfort in residential and commercial spaces, refrigeration stands as one of the silent pillars of modern life.
This date was chosen in honor of the birth of Lord Kelvin (William Thomson), the Scottish scientist who made fundamental contributions to thermodynamics, the science at the core of refrigeration.
The Importance of Refrigeration in Everyday Life
We often only realize the importance of refrigeration when it fails. Without it, the food supply chain would collapse, vaccines would lose their effectiveness, and maintaining quality of life in hot regions would be nearly impossible.
Among the main benefits of refrigeration are:
Food safety: extends the shelf life of food, reducing waste and preventing foodborne illnesses.
Public health: ensures the safe storage of vaccines, insulin, and other temperature-sensitive medications.
Thermal comfort: air conditioning systems allow people to live and work in suitable conditions even in extreme climates.
Global economy: without refrigeration, sectors such as food retail, hospitality, catering, and even logistics could not operate.
According to UN data (UNEP), up to 15% of global energy consumption is linked to refrigeration. This highlights not only its importance but also the challenge of making it more efficient and sustainable.
Efficiency and Sustainability in Food Preservation
The current challenge is to combine performance with energy efficiency. Modern food refrigeration equipment, such as those developed by FRICON, incorporate:
- Eco-friendly refrigerants, which reduce environmental impact.
- Forced-air systems and advanced insulation, which maintain a uniform temperature and minimize energy waste.
- Intelligent monitoring and control, ensuring that each food item is stored at the ideal temperature.
Investing in efficient refrigeration technology is, therefore, investing in food quality, public health, and environmental sustainability.
Refrigeration as a Guarantee of Quality and Trust
More than just a piece of equipment, refrigeration dedicated to food preservation is a tool of trust between producers, distributors, and consumers. It ensures that the food reaching our table is safe, fresh, and flavorful, protecting both health and the investment of those working in the food industry
World Refrigeration Day is therefore an opportunity to highlight this technology, reflect on its importance, and reinforce the commitment to safe, efficient, and sustainable refrigeration solutions.
FRICON Celebrating World Refrigeration Day
To mark this day, FRICON was present in a supermarket, engaging with consumers in a fun and educational way. In addition to distributing reusable bags, customers were invited to take part in a quiz about the vital role of refrigeration, discovering interesting facts about how this technology protects food and contributes to our quality of life. A light and engaging way to raise awareness of the importance of this day, bringing FRICON’s innovation closer to people’s everyday lives.
