Case Studies https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/rss/2658-case-studies en-us How Real-Time Tracking Transforms Loss Prevention High-value fruit – like cherries – requires precise temperature control, historically suffering from costly load rejections due to lack of visibility.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104460 Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104460-how-real-time-tracking-transforms-loss-prevention Flavor Tree Fruit Company Because cherries are non-climacteric fruits, which means they don’t ripen after harvest, they must be picked at peak ripeness. From harvest through delivery, they must be kept at 32 degrees Fahrenheit, despite being shipped during warm seasons. Case Study Demonstrates How Waste Heat Spurs Savings Italian DC deploys hot glycol defrost powered by recovered waste heat from the CO₂ system for over 100,000 kilowatt hours of electricity saved annually.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104332 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104332-waste-heat-drives-efficiency-gains Electric tower The plant operates at one-third of the energy intensity suggested by the literature for similar climatic conditions: the SEC value measured by Arneg is 13kWh/ton, compared to the benchmark value of 45kWh/ton for this location. Female butcher using digital tablet Frozen Novelty Co-Packer Improves Packaging Line Uptime Learn how an ice cream manufacturer scaled production via packaging systems-level integration from cartoning to palletizing.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104168 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104168-frozen-novelty-co-packer-improves-packaging-line-uptime Ice Cream Manufacturer Gains Efficiency with Automated Palletizing Upgrades A 100-year-old ice cream brand known for producing popular frozen treats and novelties turned to SPI Automation for help with automatic palletizing.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/103873 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/103873-ice-cream-manufacturer-earns-efficiency-gains-with-automated-palletizing-improvements Bertram Foods Modernizes Inventory Tracking, Warehouse Operations How a foodservice distributor used technology to support warehousing and manufacturing operations.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/103795 Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/103795-bertram-foods-modernizes-inventory-tracking-warehouse-operations Bertram Truck New Jersey-based Bertram Foods is a foodservice distributor supplying educational and healthcare facilities, hotels, in-flight services and more. How Cafe Spice Boosted Throughput, Lowered Giveaway with Chef Robotics Automation Unlike traditional automation, which can require extensive capital expenditures, Chef’s robots fit within a human-sized footprint on existing lines.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/103719 Wed, 03 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/103719-how-cafe-spice-boosted-throughput-lowered-giveaway-with-chef-robotics-automation Cafe Spice Production Line The Chef Robotics system works with various portion sizes (5-8-ounces), is adaptable to ingredient variation and works with a single-lane stop-and-go conveyor.  Before using Chef, each Cafe Spice line operated at 10-15 trays per minute. With Chef robots and the new conveyor system, the company now achieves a throughput of 30 trays per minute on average, resulting in 2-3 times higher output. Increasing Cold Storage Density & Efficiency Through Automation Agile Cold Storage partnered with Swisslog to launch an advanced automated cold storage facility in Gainesville, GA—tripling pallet capacity, improving energy efficiency, and setting the standard for scalable, high-performance 3PL cold storage solutions.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/103640 Mon, 04 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/103640-increasing-cold-storage-density-and-efficiency-through-automation Agile Swisslog cold storage solution The Swisslog solution deployed at the Gainesville location features six stacker cranes, automated pallet conveyors, and crane and conveyor controls. Daily Dose Juice UK Boosts Production, Operational Efficiency with HPP After installing a JBT Avure HPP machine, production throughput increased in volume by over 100%.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/103574 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/103574-daily-dose-juice-uk-boosts-production-operational-efficiency-with-hpp Reframing Cost Savings: When Increasing Transportation Spend is the Right Move By partnering with NT Logistics, Reser’s Fine Foods uncovered true freight costs — gaining control and realizing lasting savings.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/103479 Mon, 02 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/103479-reframing-cost-savings-when-increasing-transportation-spend-is-the-right-move Dogtown Pizza Doubles Daily Production, Reduces Shift Hours With shorter workweeks and a booming retail presence, this family-run pizzeria is proving that smart tech and great pizza can go hand in hand.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/103420 Wed, 07 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/103420-dogtown-pizza-doubles-daily-production-reduces-shift-hours Harvest Food Group Boosts Inventory Management Through MES Harvest Food Group has seen cycle count accuracy increase from 6% to 98%, which has drastically improved inventory management and helped to decrease manual labor.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/103383 Mon, 28 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/103383-harvest-food-group-boosts-inventory-management-through-mes Frozen peas and carrots Due to an overall lack of accountability and data integrity, coupled with the desire for a more advanced system that could grow as business evolved, Harvest Food Group decided to implement Plex ERP and MES. Courtesy Nataly Hanin/istock/Getty Image Plus IPM Delivers Shelf-Ready Product, Boosts Packaging Line OEE for Frozen Vegetable Processor How a leading processor redesigned packaging lines and boosted uptime and floor space in the process.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/103353 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/103353-ipm-delivers-shelf-ready-product-boosts-packaging-line-oee-for-frozen-vegetable-processor Against the Grain Goes Green Collaboration taps cold storage for flexible load management program (FLM) and energy savings.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/103298 Fri, 21 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/103298-against-the-grain-goes-green ALDI Cold Storage Project Installs One of Poland’s Largest CO2 Systems ALDI Nord is taking bold steps toward a greener future with its latest state-of-the-art logistics center.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/103235 Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/103235-aldi-cold-storage-project-installs-one-of-polands-largest-co2-systems Dot Transportation Adds Advanced Telematics to Optimize Refrigerated Fleet Discover how Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI) partnered with Thermo King to revolutionize fleet operations with TracKing Pro telematics. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, DTI enhanced efficiency, reduced costs, and ensured the safe delivery of fresh products across the nation.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/103174 Wed, 15 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/103174-thermo-king-dot-transportation-inc-add-advanced-telematics-to-optimize-refrigerated-fleet Thermo King and Dot Transportation Proactive monitoring prevented a load loss that was valued at $78,000 and has allowed Dot Transportation to better manage engine runtimes and maintenance costs. Courtesy Thermo King/DTI Arizona Cold Storage Site Realizes Savings via A2L Refrigeration System As businesses continue to move toward more sustainable commercial refrigeration solutions, collaborations are increasingly important for meeting the challenges and leveraging opportunities afforded by the latest A2L technology.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/103099 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/103099-arizona-cold-storage-site-realizes-savings-via-low-gwp-refrigeration-system Once Upon a Farm Grows with SOMIC’s Automated Packaging Line Since 2018, Once Upon a Farm has nearly doubled the number of outlets that sell its nutritious baby food and snacks for children.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102933 Fri, 27 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102933-once-upon-a-farm-continues-meteoric-rise-with-somics-automated-packaging-system SOMIC - OnceUponaFarm1.jpg Once Upon a Farm’s current goal is to pack up to 1.2 million products weekly on both of its SOMIC case packing systems. Courtesy SOMIC Packaging. OEM Takes Proactive Approach to Refrigerant Transition As a leading manufacturer of frozen beverage dispensers, the transition to lower-global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants had long been on FBD’s product development radar.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102882 Wed, 04 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102882-oem-takes-proactive-approach-to-refrigerant-transition Eco-Friendly Refrigeration System Designed for Cold Storage Warehouse The demand for efficient and reliable cold storage solutions has never been more critical, especially in the food distribution sector.

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]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102547 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102547-arizona-based-company-embraces-next-gen-commercial-refrigeration-technology Figure 1_XL 20 properties.jpg Opteon XL20 (R-454C), is a hydrofluoroolefin (HFO) blend offering zero ozone depletion potential (ODP) and a significantly lower global warming potential (GWP) than legacy products. Courtesy Chemours. Chart A_monitoring Data.png To make sure the system performed as expected, Copeland applied monitoring units to the systems that capture nearly two dozen data points every second. The data has shown that the systems are running as designed. Courtesy Chemours. Photo A_Heatcraft original cropped.jpg The installation brought together additional resources from the HVACR industry, including Copeland and Heatcraft Refrigeration Products— two ARS manufacturing partners—as well as Technical Building Services, Inc. (TBSI), the local HVACR service provider. Courtesy Chemours. Frozen Pizza Manufacturer Reduces Waste, Improves Uptime The company was losing hundreds of thousands of dollars annually to cheese waste.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102441 Wed, 21 Feb 2024 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102441-major-frozen-pizza-manufacturer-reduces-waste-improves-uptime-and-product-quality-with-grote-waterfall-applicators Waterfall Topping Applicator 1 (1).jpg One of the largest frozen pizza manufacturers in the U.S. worked with Grote Company to increase production in order to keep up with the booming domestic market. Courtesy Grote Company. Grote-Pizza-Waterfall (1).jpg Grote’s Waterfall Topping Applicator met the challenge perfectly. The applicator provides accurate cheese and IQF topping distribution and weights with less than 1% floor waste. Courtesy Grote Company. UK Meal Service Lions Prep Turns to Ranpak for Sustainable, Paper-Based Packaging Solution As the UK’s highest-rated meal plan service, Lions Prep was seeking a new cold chain packaging solution to ensure thermal protection, sustainability and an enhanced unboxing experience.  

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102288 Wed, 03 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102288-uk-meal-service-lions-prep-turns-to-ranpak-for-sustainable-paper-based-packaging-solution lions-prep-new-solution-overview.jpg Paper-based and entirely curbside recyclable, climaliner avoids the hassle in return or disposal of unwanted packaging. Courtesy Ranpak. Starfrost Equipment Helps FRoSTA AG Boost Production Capacity by 20% In an ambitious move to expand its product line, FRoSTA AG recently invested a substantial sum of 10 million euro to introduce a state-of-the-art processing line for its rice and vegetable product. T

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102238 Mon, 04 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102238-frosta-ag-invests-in-starfrost-equipment-to-boost-production-capacity-by-20 STARFROST IQF FREEZER FOR FROSTA.jpg FRoSTA AG, a renowned German-based frozen food manufacturer and a leader in the worldwide frozen food market recently collaborated with Starfrost, a leading provider of freezing technology solutions. Courtesy Starfrost. Frozen Potato Processor Automates Inline Inspection Machine Tests As one of the largest suppliers of frozen retail, wholesale and foodservice potato products, and with a strong global clientele, automation and state-of-the-art technology features strongly at the firm’s multiple potato processing plants. 

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102219 Wed, 15 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102219-frozen-potato-processor-automates-inline-inspection-machine-tests FORTRESStechFFautomation.jpg Halo tests three metal samples -  ferrous, non-ferrous, and stainless steel – and performs the verification tests aligned to each product SKU on the fly. Courtesy Fortress Technology. Frustrated by Faulty Processing, Best Sea-Pack Turned to Triplepoint Environmental Best Sea-Pak of Texas was looking to solve its wastewater issues when company owner Trung Nhan found a solution on YouTube.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102218 Tue, 31 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102218-frustrated-by-faulty-processing-best-sea-pack-turned-to-triplepoint-environmental-for-shrimp-wastewater BestSeaPak1.jpg Triplepoint Environmental's patented Ares Aerators sit on the bottom, rather than on the surface of lagoons, and use a combination of fine and coarse bubbles to disburse and mix oxygen into the water, which accelerates treatment. Courtesy Melanie Lux/Best Sea-Pak of Texas. Frozen Bakery Mantinga Partners with Starfrost to Expand Production Capacity With an impressive annual export of over 1 billion products to more than 40 countries, Mantinga funded £18 Million into processing lines, including automated freezing systems.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102042 Fri, 01 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102042-frozen-bakery-mantinga-partners-with-starfrost-to-expand-production-capacity Triple Sticks Foods Boosts School Lunch Production with Grote Slicers Triple Sticks needed to increase its sandwich-making capacity as a result of COVID-19 school closures.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102036 Mon, 21 Aug 2023 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102036-triple-sticks-foods-boosts-school-lunch-production-with-grote-slicers Triple Sticks-Grote Case Study hero (2).png Triple Sticks turned to Grote Company for help in increasing the speed of the sandwich-making process. Courtesy Grote Company. Ossid/Reepack Help Setup Bornstein Seafoods for Long-Term Vacuum Skin Packaging Success As consumer preferences toward more healthy options continues to rise, the seafood industry is embracing vacuum skin package (VSP) as a preferred style to better present products such as salmon, cod, tilapia and halibut with retailers.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/101876 Mon, 15 May 2023 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/101876-ossid-reepack-help-setup-bornstein-seafoods-for-long-term-vacuum-skin-packaging-success Bornstein12.jpg Screenshot Bornstein10.jpg The Bellingham, Washington-based company was seeing new business opportunities for vacuum skin packaging its products within its retail and direct-to-consumer markets. Courtesy Ossie/Reepack. Bornstein1.jpg Founded in 1934, Bornstein Seafoods is a family-owned business that operates processing and buying stations stretching from the southeast coast of Alaska, through Canada, Washington, Oregon, and northern California. Courtesy Ossid/Reepack. Martel Foods Automates Sandwich Lidding with Robotics from Grote Company The company was in need of a solution to ramp up the production of packaged sandwiches. 

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/101779 Wed, 15 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/101779-martel-foods-automates-sandwich-lidding-with-robotics-from-grote-company Grote-Martel-Robot1.jpg The project involved developing a robotic sandwich “lidding” solution. Courtesy Grote Company/Martel. Sustainable Freezing Solutions for French Fries GEA has more than 160 of its French fry freezer tunnels operating worldwide and conducted extensive research and development to improve the energy consumption in industrial freezing equipment.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/101690 Fri, 27 Jan 2023 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/101690-sustainable-freezing-solutions-for-french-fries french-fries 1.jpg The current challenge for frozen potato processors is to reduce energy and meet sustainability targets in an effective way. Courtesy GEA. Animation_Tunnel freezer.jpg GEA recently obtained a certification of CO2 emission reduction for its French Fry IQF tunnel freezer with Water Precool as a result of a proven 22% to 57% drop in CO2 emissions depending on the country and conditions therein.  Results were certified by Ramboll, a EU Taxonomy evaluation body.  Courtesy GEA.