Image courtesy of: vitpho (iStock / Getty Images Plus) Get the latest insights on supply chain and logistics for refrigerated and frozen foods, including cold chain management, transportation trends, and distribution strategies. https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/rss/2652 en-us Rising trailer acquisition costs and extended lead times are prompting many refrigerated fleets to look for alternatives to traditional equipment replacement cycles. Rising trailer acquisition costs and extended lead times are prompting many refrigerated fleets to look for alternatives to traditional equipment replacement cycles.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104560 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 03:05:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104560-carrier-transicold-launches-fleet-refresh-program-to-extend-refrigerated-trailer-life Carrier Transicold Fleet Refresh Program.jpg Carrier Transicold’s Fleet Refresh program enables refrigerated fleets to replace aging TRUs on existing trailers. Fleet Refresh TRUs come with BluEdge service coverage and Lynx Fleet telematics. How cold freight is planned, priced and protected – and what carriers can do to win business. How cold freight is planned, priced and protected – and what carriers can do to win business.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104575 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104575-new-rules-for-refrigerated-freight-5-takeaways-for-cold-carriers Cold chain suppliers are under pressure to provide a combined view of logistics and product conditions. Cold chain suppliers are under pressure to provide a combined view of logistics and product conditions.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104556 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 04:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104556-copeland-connects-oversight360-with-blue-yonder-network-to-advance-cold-chain-visibility Cold Chain Logistics Evergreen By connecting Copeland shipment condition insights with Blue Yonder Network workflow and visibility capabilities, the integration provides suppliers, partners and logistics operators with a unified view of shipment location and product condition data and actionable insights to reduce spoilage and minimize in-transit disruptions. It allows businesses to "hitch" a ride on Schreiber’s established nationwide distribution network.  It allows businesses to "hitch" a ride on Schreiber’s established nationwide distribution network.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104533 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104533-schreiber-foods-debuts-the-hitch-for-f-and-b-logistics Cold Food Logistics The Hitch leverages Schreiber's decades of manufacturing and distribution experience to help growing food and beverage businesses overcome shipping challenges, simplify complexities and effectively bring their products to market.  In addition to supplying the refrigerated containers, SeaCube coordinated specialized logistics for the event. In addition to supplying the refrigerated containers, SeaCube coordinated specialized logistics for the event.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104547 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:30:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104547-seacube-provides-portable-cold-containers-for-americas-250th-celebration-in-new-york-harbor SeaCube250th.jpg The Sail4th 250 celebration was one of the world’s largest gatherings of tall ships and naval vessels into New York/New Jersey Harbor.  Mid-Hudson Logistics Center is a modern tri-cool distribution facility situated on approximately 30 acres within an established industrial park in Greene County. Mid-Hudson Logistics Center is a modern tri-cool distribution facility situated on approximately 30 acres within an established industrial park in Greene County. 

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104531 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104531-driscoll-foods-acquires-mid-hudson-logistics-site-in-new-york MIDHUSON LC 1.JPG The property features a unique combination of ambient, refrigerated and freezer storage space, including nearly 110,000 square feet of temperature-controlled warehouse space, making it well-positioned for food distribution and cold chain logistics operations. The facility also offers 61 dock-high loading doors, 29-foot clear heights and direct access to major transportation corridors throughout the Northeast. The centralized distribution model will help improve operational efficiency by reducing transportation time, streamlining inventory management, and supporting consistent cold-chain logistics from this strategically located hub in the U.S. The centralized distribution model will help improve operational efficiency by reducing transportation time, streamlining inventory management, and supporting consistent cold-chain logistics from this strategically located hub in the U.S.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104521 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:30:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104521-arco-national-construction-scooters-coffee-start-work-on-nebraska-distribution-site Scooters-Coffee-Rendering.jpg The 154,400-square-foot cold storage distribution center will include 93,520 square feet of warehouse space and 8,000 square feet of office space. Designed to support temperature-controlled storage and distribution, the facility will feature a 43,200-square-foot freezer reaching -10° Fahrenheit, a 9,720-square-foot 36° Fahrenheit cold dock and refrigeration system, 20 loading dock positions, one drive-in ramp, 20 battery chargers, and 3,000 amps of electrical service.  TruSource was created for a fresh produce marketplace that increasingly requires local agility, broader sourcing strength and more resilient supply chain capabilities. TruSource was created for a fresh produce marketplace that increasingly requires local agility, broader sourcing strength and more resilient supply chain capabilities.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104530 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 04:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104530-trusource-launches-as-fresh-produce-distribution-collective Fresh produce Based on epidemiological information collected by CDC, over 1,600 people infected with Cyclospora and reporting exposure to Taco Bell have been reported by five states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from May 13, to July 13. rodriguezk@bnpmedia.com (Kelley Rodriguez) 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. 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.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104522 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104522-dhl-supply-chain-rl-cold-slate-next-gen-network From the Cold Corner with Dennis Davis and Josh Lewis 1170x658 First-of-its-kind site removes intermediate transport between vessel and warehouse, helping reduce both cost and transit time. First-of-its-kind site removes intermediate transport between vessel and warehouse, helping reduce both cost and transit time.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104500 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:30:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104500-americold-dp-world-and-cpkc-open-new-cold-chain-gateway Americold Logo Cold Storage Logistics The Port Saint John hub provides approximately 22,000 pallet positions and is designed to support high-throughput import and export volumes. Its configuration enables more efficient handling across transportation modes, giving customers greater visibility and control over their supply chains. Port_of_Saint_John_in_New_Brunswick,_Canada.jpg Located at one of North America’s fastest-growing trade gateways, the facility is designed to support flows between Central and Eastern Canada and Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region.  AmericoldPortStJohn.jpg As the only temperature-controlled storage solution in Eastern Canada directly connected to a port without drayage, it removes intermediate transport between vessel and warehouse, helping reduce both cost and transit time. The refrigerated facility features temperatures ranging from 34° to 50° Fahrenheit and is rail-served by CSX. The refrigerated facility features temperatures ranging from 34° to 50° Fahrenheit and is rail-served by CSX. 

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104493 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:30:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104493-vertical-cold-acquires-second-alabama-facility verticalCold.jpg The acquisition represents Vertical Cold Storage’s 13th facility and its second location in Dothan.  Vertical Cold Dothan AL.jpg Dothan sits in the heart of the U.S. peanut production region and the site has a strong history of successfully supporting regional peanut shelling operations. For cold storage operators, it’s worth stepping back and asking a few practical questions. For cold storage operators, it’s worth stepping back and asking a few practical questions.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104490 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104490-considerations-for-optimizing-cold-storage-video-monitoring-systems From automation and food safety to sustainability and operational excellence, R&FF is searching for the facility setting the standard for the future of cold chain logistics. From automation and food safety to sustainability and operational excellence, R&FF is searching for the facility setting the standard for the future of cold chain logistics. 

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104482 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:59:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104482-seeking-industrys-most-innovative-warehouses-and-3pls RFF-ColdStorageFacilityAward-2026-WebAd2_RFF-CSFOTY-Ad-1200x630.png High-value fruit – like cherries – requires precise temperature control, historically suffering from costly load rejections due to lack of visibility. High-value fruit – like cherries – requires precise temperature control, historically suffering from costly load rejections due to lack of visibility.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104460 Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104460-how-real-time-tracking-transforms-loss-prevention Flavor Tree Fruit Company Because cherries are non-climacteric fruits, which means they don’t ripen after harvest, they must be picked at peak ripeness. From harvest through delivery, they must be kept at 32 degrees Fahrenheit, despite being shipped during warm seasons. The sensor gives fleet and operations leaders real-time visibility across both reefer monitoring and cargo security. The sensor gives fleet and operations leaders real-time visibility across both reefer monitoring and cargo security. 

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104451 Thu, 28 May 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104451-motive-deuts-door-and-environmental-sensor-unifying-cold-chain-visibility-and-improving-cargo-security Reefer Monitoring_3.png Temperature excursions can be one of the most expensive and frustrating problems for cold chain fleets. Loads may look fine at the dock, but somewhere between pickup and delivery, conditions can drift out of range and your team only finds out when a receiver rejects the shipment. Half of all fresh produce imported from Mexico enters the U.S. through Texas, making this border-adjacent logistics infrastructure critical for retailers. Half of all fresh produce imported from Mexico enters the U.S. through Texas, making this border-adjacent logistics infrastructure critical for retailers. 

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104425 Mon, 18 May 2026 05:25:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104425-ch-robinson-expands-cross-border-capabilities-with-south-texas-fresh-produce-logistics chRobinsonFresh_south-texas.jpg The newly constructed building features 69 dock doors, multiple temperature zones, and value-added services, and is certified to Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standards and USDA Organic requirements.  rodriguezk@bnpmedia.com (Kelley Rodriguez) Americold CEO Rob Chambers discusses the transition from commodity warehousing to data-driven partnerships. Americold CEO Rob Chambers discusses the transition from commodity warehousing to data-driven partnerships.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104427 Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104427-how-cold-chain-strategy-is-replacing-capacity From the Cold Corner with Americold's Rob Chambers The agreement reflects PLUS’s strategy to consolidate its frozen operations to improve efficiency, enhance service levels and better support its national supermarket network. The agreement reflects PLUS’s strategy to consolidate its frozen operations to improve efficiency, enhance service levels and better support its national supermarket network.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104423 Sun, 17 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104423-americold-centralizes-cold-logistics-for-netherlands-supermarket-chain Barneveld.png Americold’s infrastructure in Barneveld supports high-throughput, multi-temperature retail distribution, providing PLUS with temperature-controlled storage, inventory management and order fulfillment, helping ensure product integrity and reliable, repeatable execution from supplier to store. rodriguezk@bnpmedia.com (Kelley Rodriguez) EViews is a lot-level risk management system designed to address enteric virus contamination in frozen berries. EViews is a lot-level risk management system designed to address enteric virus contamination in frozen berries.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104422 Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104422-affi-pushes-supply-chain-transparency-to-tackle-frozen-berry-risk Close-up image of various frozen berries Frozen berries represent one of the most globally complex segments of the frozen category. Global cold storage capacity has climbed to 7.73 billion cubic feet, as market leaders maintain dominance and mid-scale operators accelerate share gains. Global cold storage capacity has climbed to 7.73 billion cubic feet, as market leaders maintain dominance and mid-scale operators accelerate share gains.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104387 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:37:14 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104387-gcca-releases-cold-storage-rankings world logistics Total capacity among the top 25 providers reached 7.73 billion cubic feet in 2026, up from 5.47 billion cubic feet in 2021, representing a 41.2% increase over six years. GCCA President and CEO Sara Stickler announced the rankings during the organization’s 135th annual convention, being held in Phoenix, Arizona. GCCA2026_Top25.jpg The minimum threshold to rank among the top 25 has reached 40 million cubic feet, reflecting rising scale requirements for competitive positioning. The collaboration brings AI-powered mixed-case palletizing to complex warehouses and distribution centers.  The collaboration brings AI-powered mixed-case palletizing to complex warehouses and distribution centers.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104348 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104348-peak-technologies-partners-with-jacobi-robotics-to-deliver-mixed-case-palletizing-automation AI validation The Manufacturing, Food & Beverage, and Distribution platform brings together a multidisciplinary team focused on aligning capital, people, and property to enable clients to scale faster, operate more efficiently, and make long-term decisions with greater confidence. The new, 66,000-square-foot Spokane facility will include multiple temperature zones, increased vertical storage and more. The new, 66,000-square-foot Spokane facility will include multiple temperature zones, increased vertical storage and more. 

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104363 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104363-charlies-produce-plans-spokane-storage-site Spokane Groundbreaking event.JPG After 30 years of operations at its existing location, Charlie’s Produce recognized the need for expansion to provide additional space and infrastructure to better support product flow, employee operations and long-term market demand.  Spokane Rendering 1.png The Spokane operations currently serve customers across Washington, Idaho, Oregon and Montana, positioning the facility as a key hub within the company’s broader network. The result is greater operational visibility, real time optimization, and the flexibility needed to adapt as fulfillment operations evolve while maximizing the value of existing automation investments. The result is greater operational visibility, real time optimization, and the flexibility needed to adapt as fulfillment operations evolve while maximizing the value of existing automation investments.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104351 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104351-dematic-expands-automation-capabilities-through-greyorange-partnership dematicGreyOrange.jpg Looking ahead, this relationship creates a foundation to explore a joint network-level vision, extending orchestration beyond the warehouse to enable real-time, execution-aware coordination of inventory, capacity, and order flows across distributed fulfillment nodes including instore environments. http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104344 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104344-corvus-robotics-launches-trident-an-ai-powered-pallet-tracker CorvusRobotics.png Unveiled at MODEX 2026, Corvus Trident mounts directly to forklifts, reach trucks, and other material handling equipment (MHE), capturing pallet movement automatically during normal operations. rodriguezk@bnpmedia.com (Kelley Rodriguez) With savings in logistics, storage and labor, this frozen innovation has sustainability baked right in. With savings in logistics, storage and labor, this frozen innovation has sustainability baked right in.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104353 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104353-vandemoorteles-frozen-bakery-innovation-drives-supply-chain-gains The facility allows clients based out of the Pacific Northwest, northern California, and the upper mountain states to access cost-effective, chilled LTL transportation via strategic freight consolidation. The facility allows clients based out of the Pacific Northwest, northern California, and the upper mountain states to access cost-effective, chilled LTL transportation via strategic freight consolidation. 

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104343 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:30:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104343-echo-global-logistics-expands-network-with-echochill-cooler-in-sacramento Echo_Transportation_Simplified_Logo.jpg With strategic freight consolidation, EchoChill combines smaller, chilled shipments into one full load, keeping freight on the same trailer throughout transit. This minimizes handling and eliminates extra stops, container switches and lost time, helping preserve product integrity.  rodriguezk@bnpmedia.com (Kelley Rodriguez) Innovative technology integrates cold inventory into ambient warehouse environments without specialized infrastructure. Innovative technology integrates cold inventory into ambient warehouse environments without specialized infrastructure.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104326 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104326-flat-screening-the-fridge-how-peltier-and-opex-aim-to-disrupt-cold-storage Swisslog is expanding its automated storage and retrieval portfolio for pallet solutions with AgileStore, a next generation roaming pallet shuttle. Swisslog is expanding its automated storage and retrieval portfolio for pallet solutions with AgileStore, a next generation roaming pallet shuttle.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104313 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104313-swisslog-expands-asrs-portfolio-for-high-density-pallet-storage Swisslog-Product-AgileStore.jpg The 4-way shuttle supports flexible pallet storage and adapts to changing demand. It is particularly effective in warehouse environments with irregular geometries, where traditional aisle-based systems limit flexibility. It enables high-density storage with dynamic access across deep lanes and mixed SKU environments, without the need for structural changes. CaseFlow Voice addresses a critical challenge in operations like cold storage, where gloves, condensation, and limited dexterity make screens and scanners difficult to use. By supporting both voice and handheld interfaces, CaseFlow adapts to a wider range of warehouse conditions while maintaining ease of use and performance. CaseFlow Voice addresses a critical challenge in operations like cold storage, where gloves, condensation, and limited dexterity make screens and scanners difficult to use. By supporting both voice and handheld interfaces, CaseFlow adapts to a wider range of warehouse conditions while maintaining ease of use and performance.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104311 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104311-vecna-robotics-debuts-first-automated-case-picking-with-voice-technology Cold Storage Strategically located in Columbus's West Side / Interstate 70 West corridor with immediate highway access, the ambient warehouse was built in 1968 and fully renovated in 2012, while the cold storage/freezer building was constructed in 2017.  vecna robotics.png CaseFlow Voice embeds Lucas Systems’ Jennifer voice capabilities directly into case picking workflows, enabling hands-free operations that improve worker productivity and accuracy while helping warehouses achieve up to 2x throughput improvements. The 3PL released its “Cold Chain Insights Survey,” which details increasingly complex operating environments. The 3PL released its “Cold Chain Insights Survey,” which details increasingly complex operating environments. 

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104298 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104298-new-lineage-insights-survey-reveals-food-supply-chain-execs-prioritizing-resilience lineagelogo.jpg The Insights Survey shows technology adoption is closely tied to resilience efforts, with 60% of respondents ranking data and AI among the top forces transforming operations in 2026.