Sustainable Solutions for Cold Foods

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Because 2020 is Refrigerated & Frozen Foods’ 30-year anniversary, we take a look back at the evolution of technology in lift trucks, and what current trends will shape the future of forklifts.

How fast doors can lead to faster energy savings in today’s cold storage facilities.

See what best practices companies like Hormel, KanPak, and A M King have implemented to improve sustainability and achieve real results.

Carrier Transicold is providing a Model 35X direct-drive refrigeration unit to Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan. The unit will be used to support the School Food Mobile program, which delivers food and milk to school-aged children who are not receiving meals at school due to coronavirus-related closures. Separately, Carrier Transicold is donating a Supra 950 truck refrigeration unit for a new 28-foot box truck that will support Gleaners’ expanded emergency response efforts, including 66 new drive-up food distribution sites, modeled after Gleaners’ School Food Mobile program. 

The 6th IIR guide on The Role of Refrigeration in Worldwide Nutrition draws on the latest figures, findings from reputable organizations such as the FAO, the United Nations and the Global Cold Chain Alliance to demonstrate the essential role that efficient cold chains can play in improving global food security.

Taylor Farms started investing in renewable, alternative energy back in 2012. The brand is currently seeing a positive payoff for its year-over-year efforts in both cost savings and recognition as a green energy leader in the industry.

Three new models have been added to Carrier Transicold’s next-generation Supra series of diesel-powered truck refrigeration units, providing more powerful cooling choices for small to large box trucks. Carrier Transicold is a part of Carrier, a leading global provider of innovative HVAC, refrigeration, fire, security and building automation technologies.

GoodLeaf Farms discusses the future of hydroponic farming, including industry challenges, benefits and trends involving this new way of growing produce.