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Kelley Rodriguez

Kelley Rodriguez

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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Refrigerated, Frozen & Flourishing: State of the Cold Chain

Driven by demand for convenience, protein, flexibility and value, refrigerated and frozen foods are earning a larger role in meal planning—and a bigger share of the grocery basket.
Kelley Rodriguez, Editor in Chief
Kelley Rodriguez
July 8, 2026

A snapshot of the state of the refrigerated and frozen manufacturing industry and R&FF’s annual rankings of the largest U.S. frozen foods processors.


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From the Cold Corner Podcast

DHL Supply Chain, RL Cold Slate Next-Gen Network

Kelley Rodriguez, Editor in Chief
Kelley Rodriguez
July 6, 2026

Demographic shifts and online grocery growth are boosting demand for cold storage networks. DHL's Dennis Davis and RL Cold's Josh Lewis discuss plans for 5 million square feet of new space in North America.


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From the Cold Corner Podcast

Designing Cold Packaging for the Full Lifecycle

Kelley Rodriguez, Editor in Chief
Kelley Rodriguez
June 26, 2026

Packaging's next phase prioritizes end-of-life recovery.


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From the Cold Corner Podcast

Swoop Blends Protein, Clean Ingredients to ‘Cheat’ Ice Cream

Family-owned brand on a mission to create the ultimate dairy dessert.
Kelley Rodriguez, Editor in Chief
Kelley Rodriguez
June 15, 2026

Third place finisher in R&FF’s Best New Retail Products contest, the protein-forward brand is gaining early traction in the frozen novelty space.


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Containerized Cold Rooms Gain Traction as Flexible Cold Storage Demand Grows

Advances in insulation, solar integration and modular design are helping containerized cold rooms meet growing demand for flexible, energy-efficient storage.
Kelley Rodriguez, Editor in Chief
Kelley Rodriguez
June 8, 2026

Demand for fresh foods drives adoption for those needing looking scalable capacity without the expense, permanence of traditional facilities.


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From the Cold Corner Podcast

Teton Waters Ranch Builds Frozen Momentum with Clean-Label Burger Patties

Frozen patties mark brand’s first raw product launch.
Kelley Rodriguez, Editor in Chief
Kelley Rodriguez
June 1, 2026

Teton Waters Ranch is launching raw burger patties made from 100% grass-fed beef, emphasizing transparency and animal welfare. Recently awarded second place in a contest, the frozen patties aim to minimize food waste while delivering robust flavor.


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FCL Builders Podcast Series | Episode 6

ASRS, AI & Adaptability: What's Shaping the Future of Cold Storage

Kelley Rodriguez, Editor in Chief
Kelley Rodriguez
May 27, 2026

In the final episode of the Cold Storage Deep Dive podcast series, Jennifer Jewers Bowlin and Craig Handy of Henderson Engineers discussed how flexibility and future-proofing are becoming central to cold storage development.


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From the Cold Corner Podcast

How Cold Chain Strategy Is Replacing Capacity

Americold’s Rob Chambers on optimizing a global food network, deeper customer partnerships and more.
Kelley Rodriguez, Editor in Chief
Kelley Rodriguez
May 18, 2026

Americold CEO Rob Chambers discusses the transition from commodity warehousing to data-driven partnerships.


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Food Safety

AFFI Pushes Supply Chain Transparency to Tackle Frozen Berry Risk

As global sourcing and commingling complicate frozen fruit supply chains, a data-driven, lot-level system aims to shift food safety toward real-time prevention.
Kelley Rodriguez, Editor in Chief
Kelley Rodriguez
May 15, 2026

EViews is a lot-level risk management system designed to address enteric virus contamination in frozen berries.


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Top of the Freezer: R&FF’s Best New Retail Products

Three companies on what made their new frozen foods stand out on shelf.
Kelley Rodriguez, Editor in Chief
Kelley Rodriguez
May 8, 2026

From BFY proteins to globally inspired treats, these companies are redefining frozen.


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