Cold Foods Industry News
Cold Foods Industry News RSS Feed RSS

Survey explores consumers' comprehension of milk, non-dairy alternatives

According to the survey, about three-quarters of Americans understand that plant-based “milk” products do not actually contain cow’s milk.
October 11, 2018
A new survey by the International Food Information Council (IFIC) Foundation, Washington, D.C., shows a low level of consumer confusion over nomenclature and basic differences between the two.
Read More

Study: Dairy-free, plant-based yogurt is the new market disrupter

Many younger and trendier American eaters are switching lanes from "leaning more vegetarian" to "leaning more veganish.
October 11, 2018
Traditional plain yogurt is a thing of the past for many consumers. That’s because most yogurt eaters want something that hits more notes, according to a report published by Packaged Facts, Rockville, Md.
Read More

Kraft Heinz launches $100M venture capital fund

Evolv Ventures will invest in emerging tech companies transforming the food industry.
October 10, 2018
Kraft Heinz, Pittsburgh, Pa., launched Evolv Ventures, a Chicago-based venture fund that will invest in emerging tech companies transforming the food industry.
Read More

Port of Long Beach receives grant for energy resiliency project

The port will install a solar carport, power storage systems and advanced controls at its security headquarters.
October 10, 2018
The Port of Long Beach, Long Beach, Calif., will build and demonstrate a $7.1 million “microgrid” to show the new technology’s effectiveness in providing a clean, reliable supply of electricity for critical operations.
Read More

Pelican BioThermal opens service centers in Basel, Berlin

The Basel and Berlin hubs will enable global Pelican BioThermal clients to receive and return the reusable Credo line of temperature-controlled packaging.
October 10, 2018
Pelican BioThermal, Plymouth, Minn., opened new service centers in Basel, Switzerland, and Berlin, Germany, growth of its Crēdo reusable shippers.
Read More

Study: Optical sorter market to grow 9% CAGR from 2018-2024

The rising focus on automation to increase the productivity will provide an impetus to the optical sorter market.
October 10, 2018
The optical sorter market is set to grow from its current market value of more than $1.5 billion to over $3 billion by 2024, according to a report by Global Market Insights, Inc., Ocean View, Del.
Read More
sustainability farm

Land O'Lakes International Development receives funds for new capacity building, food safety projects

The five new programs focus on agricultural capacity building, food safety and cooperative development.
October 9, 2018
Land O'Lakes International Development, Washington, D.C., received funding from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Washington, D.C., and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to support new agricultural capacity building and food safety programs in Georgia, Egypt, Bangladesh, Lebanon, Rwanda and Malawi.
Read More

Elevate your expertise in refrigerated and frozen foods with unparalleled insights and connections.

Get the latest industry updates tailored your way.

JOIN TODAY!