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Looking back on what we’ll call 2020 B.C. (Before Coronavirus), the pipeline for cold storage construction was already robust and healthy. According to research by commercial real estate firm CBRE, overall industrial construction—which encompasses cold storage, along with warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, self-storage, office and flex space—was at 298 million square feet (MSF) before COVID-19, bolstered by the ongoing rise of e-commerce. 

In the upcoming September issue of Refrigerated & Frozen Foods, we highlight the pandemic pivots made by Sysco and US Foods in 2020 due to COVID-19 and its effect on foodservice clients like restaurants, hotels, caterers, stadiums, and other volume venues. While putting that story together, we also had a chance to speak to another foodservice distribution giant, Golden State Foods (GSF) and its Chairman and CEO, Mark Wetterau.

My/Mo Mochi brings a twist to the fall season with its tastes of autumn: Pumpkin Spice and Apple Pie à la Mode. Inspired by the flavors of fall, these offerings combine ice cream and pillowy sweet rice mochi dough.

Bolthouse Farms has introduced two new plant-based products: keto beverages (three flavors) and dressings/dips (four varieties). These products are testament to the company’s continued evolution towards healthier and functional products. 

Perry’s Ice Cream is launching a new fall limited-edition flavor, Friendsgiving and bringing back its classic seasonal favorite, Pumpkin Pie. Friendsgiving, a new tradition with your chosen family! Available in 1.5 quarts, is almond ice cream with blackberry swirls and sugar cookie dough pieces. The flavor will be available for consumer purchase at retail locations starting in October. Pumpkin Pie, a classic favorite! Available in 1.5 quarts, is pumpkin ice cream with swirls of whipped cream flavored ice cream and pie crust pieces, is returning to store shelves this month.

Kaukauna—America's #1 manufacturer of cheese balls—is excited to launch its newest variety, Rosé White Cheddar. Because the best wine and cheese pairing is wine in cheese. Kaukauna's new 10 oz. cheese ball is made with quality aged white cheddar cheese blended with a refreshing semi-sparkling rosé wine, which contains sweet notes similar to White Zinfandel.

The farmer-owned Tillamook County Creamery Association, known for high-quality dairy products for more than 111 years, is continuing its innovation in premium snacking with the addition of a new line of premium specialty yogurts called Tillamook Creamery Collection. Not too sweet and not too tart, the deliciously creamy yogurts come in six unique flavor combinations and offer the ‘perfect bite’ of yogurt made with no artificial sweeteners, flavors, or preservatives.

So Delicious Dairy Free, the leader in dairy-free frozen dessert offerings for over 30 years, is bringing even more deliciousness nationwide with its updated line of Light* Frozen Desserts. So Delicious Light Frozen Desserts are a revamp of the brand’s frozen mousse line, and each flavor boasts a smooth, light, melt-in-your-mouth texture with 330 calories or less per pint.

US Foods announced the launch of US Foods Ghost Kitchens, a program designed to guide restaurant operators every step of the way when opening their own operation, helping them easily add a new revenue stream. With the addition of this program, US Foods customers now have access to exclusive resources developed to streamline the process of starting a ghost kitchen, including proprietary technology to help identify menu opportunities, a detailed playbook to guide decision making, dedicated marketing support, webinars and one-on-one consultations with US Foods specialists.

The leaves may not be changing color yet, but Perfect Snacks is welcoming back its limited-batch Pumpkin Pie Perfect Bar, just in time for fall. On August 31st, the fan-favorite launches online at PerfectSnacks.com and in retailers nationwide, such as Whole Foods, Target and Trader Joe’s. The Pumpkin Pie Perfect Bar is a rich blend of real organic dried pumpkin mixed with freshly ground peanut butter, organic honey and seasonal spices to give you the perfect taste of fall and make you say, “Oh my gourd!"