In an ATMOsphere Europe first, German and Portuguese retailers featured in a Food Retailer Panel. Presentations by Edeka, Sonae, Delhaize, Ahold, Marks & Spencer and Sainsbury’s made clear that European retailers have decided to go HFC-free, and that CO₂ is the preferred option for many. This is also true for The Coca-Cola Company. What is needed now is to achieve cost parity with traditional refrigeration systems, to further develop the supply chain, and to improve training.