Cold Chain Perspectives - Articles - Page 20 | Refrigerated & Frozen Foods

How brands can prepare for the next generation of influential consumers

Gen Z is assumed to be more educated about cultural, social, political and foodie topics than the generations preceding them.

Brandy Gamoning

November 6, 2018

Organizations that haven’t yet considered how to speak to Gen Z consumers risk being left behind amidst the rush of brands hurrying to meet these young consumers.

How blockchain provides opportunity for brand protection

With blockchain, trust is no longer dependent on one particular (third-party) institution, but is embedded in the technology.

Tomaž Levak

November 2, 2018

The supply chain industry is often discussed as one of the most promising instances of using blockchain technology, with more potential and tangible benefits for widespread adoption than cryptocurrencies.

Winning in the frozen aisle against major CPGs

It is ever more important that challenger brands keep fighting the good fight to win the hearts and stomachs of modern consumers.

Adnan Durrani

October 30, 2018

It is these forward-looking lifestyle brands that rise to address dynamic shoppers’ needs rather than chasing from behind to catch up to them.

How third-party x-ray inspections help prevent costly frozen food recalls

Most frozen food products are, by nature, more vulnerable to foreign contamination because they contain multiple ingredients from multiple suppliers.

Chris Keith

October 26, 2018

Implementing third-party x-ray inspections gives manufacturers peace of mind that they are delivering a safe, contaminant-free product.

How automation solves the challenges of labor shortage, order picking

Warehouses currently struggling to keep up with their order volume and dealing with labor shortages will need help moving forward.

Bruce Bleikamp

October 23, 2018

The facilities that choose to automate now will be poised to successfully meet rising demand with rapid, accurate and scalable order picking operations.

How pallet trucks provide ideal solution for cold storage applications

The electric rider pallet truck has become a vital piece of equipment for refrigerated and frozen food warehouses looking to increase productivity.

Steve Harris

October 16, 2018

When it comes to cold storage applications, there is an important workhorse that is often an unsung hero—the electric rider pallet truck.

How to lower truck maintenance & repairs post natural disaster

Flooding causes severe damage and even destruction to heavy-duty trucks, and can cost millions in repair and replacement for truck fleets throughout the region.

Matt Hendrix

October 12, 2018

The following are some critical maintenance issues to be cognizant of for any truck that’s had proximity to flooded areas.

Why flexibility is key for automated pallet movement in cold storage facilities

Automated three-dimensional shuttle pallet storage and retrieval systems have emerged as highly desirable solutions for pallet movement and storage in refrigerated and deep-freeze warehouses.

Mads Jespersen

October 9, 2018

Automated shuttle systems have emerged as highly flexible solutions to many issues relating to pallet movement and storage in refrigerated and deep-freeze warehouses.

Techniques for improving your company’s supply chain

The most important step to success is to gain visibility to the components that are contributing to your performance.

Dennis Organ

October 2, 2018

Here's how to improve efficiencies, enhance customer service and minimize a company’s environmental footprint.

How frozen brands can grow presence in center-store aisles

Carl Pennington

September 18, 2018

With fresh products outperforming other categories, brands are in search of original and unique strategies to compete in the center of the supermarket.