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Cold Front Monthly Delivers the Latest in Temperature-Controlled Storage, Logistics

R&FF debuts eNewsletter focused on storage and distribution of refrigerated & foods.

By Kelley Rodriguez, Editor-in-Chief
RFF Cold Front Monthly
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September 22, 2025

Although slowed from pandemic highs, demand for cold storage is still strong in the U.S., particularly as food companies seek logistical efficiencies and modern food-safe facilities. As capacity continues to come online, cold foods processors and manufacturers have more flexibility in where to place their pallets.

By the end of the fourth quarter 2024, vacancy rates climbed to over 5%, just above the long-term average, according to analysis by MetLife. The report expects vacancies to peak in 2026.

R&FF knows it’s about more than just placing pallets with a 3PL. The storage and distribution of chilled foods is a complicated process involving several steps, each with challenges and opportunities unique to its link in the so-called cold chain.

That’s why we’re launching Cold Front Monthly, a new newsletter aimed at keeping you up to date with the latest in cold storage and temperature-controlled food logistics, as well as important headlines you may have missed and trending topics to keep you a step ahead of the competition.

Cold Front Monthly joins our weekly newsletter, What’s Hot in Cold, curated with processors, manufacturers and cold chain professionals informed on processing, packaging, food safety, sustainability and more.

KEYWORDS: 3PL cold storage distribution cold storage operations cold storage trends logistics applications warehouse optimization warehouse storage

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Kelley Rodriguez is the Editor-in-Chief of Refrigerated & Frozen Foods. An award-winning journalist, she has over 15 years’ experience in writing, editing and content curation, with roles in print, television, radio and digital formats. Kelley holds a journalism degree from Otterbein University and an MLIS from Kent State University, both in Ohio. 

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