Congratulations to Devanco Foods, our Refrigerated Foods Processor of the Year. Known as a manufacturer of frozen beef, gyro kits and more, the Illinois-based company is a previous winner of our award for frozen food processors.

Welcome to the last issue of 2022!

Congratulations to West Liberty Foods, our 2022 Frozen Foods Processor of the Year.

Congratulations to RLS Logistics, the 2022 Foodservice Distributor/Logistics Provider of the Year. Typically honoring a foodservice distributor, this year we expanded this award to include logistics providers and I’m glad we did because the RLS Logistics story is compelling.

Thank you to everyone who voted in our 10th annual Best New Frozen Retail Products Contest!

Achieving zero waste is a circular solution that helps ensure a sustainable future economically, environmentally and socially.

Editor-in-Chief Kelley Rodriguez discusses the return of trade shows and what’s ahead in the May issue.

Research shows that new flavors and innovative product development over the last several years also created more dedicated frozen food consumers, which tend to purchase more products more often.

A New Year brings with it the possibilities of writing a new chapter.

Our cover story, Cold Foods Processors to Watch, highlights five emerging companies using innovative technology, sustainability, and creative ways to connect with their consumers to leverage growth. These processors overcame a year of manufacturing and logistical challenges, responding to changing consumer tastes while growing their brands.