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]]> https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/rss/2652-supply-chain-logistics-for-refrigerated-frozen-food en-us How Real-Time Tracking Transforms Loss Prevention 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. Motive Debuts Sensor for Cold Chain Visibility, 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. C.H. Robinson Expands Cross-Border Capabilities with Texas Produce Site 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.  How Cold Chain Strategy Is Replacing Capacity rodriguezk@bnpmedia.com (Kelley Rodriguez) 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 Americold Centralizes Cold Logistics for Netherlands Supermarket Chain 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. AFFI Pushes Supply Chain Transparency to Tackle Frozen Berry Risk rodriguezk@bnpmedia.com (Kelley Rodriguez) 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. GCCA Releases 2026 Cold Storage Rankings 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 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. 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. Peak Technologies, Jacobi Robotics Deliver Automated Mixed-Case Palletizing  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. Charlie’s Produce Plans Spokane Storage Site 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 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. 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.  Dematic Expands Automation Capabilities Through GreyOrange Partnership 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. Corvus Robotics Launches Trident, an AI Powered Pallet Tracker 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. Vandemoortele’s Frozen Bakery Innovation Drives Supply Chain Gains rodriguezk@bnpmedia.com (Kelley Rodriguez) 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 Echo Global Logistics Expands Network with EchoChill Cooler in Sacramento 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.  ‘Flat Screening’ the Fridge: How Peltier & OPEX Aim to Disrupt Cold Storage rodriguezk@bnpmedia.com (Kelley Rodriguez) 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 Expands ASRS Portfolio for High Density Pallet Storage 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. Vecna Robotics Debuts First Automated Case Picking with Voice Technology 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 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. 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.  New Lineage Survey Reveals Food Supply Chain Execs Prioritizing Resilience 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.  Dematic Debuts Warehouse Command Center The vendor-agnostic, centralized intelligence platform unifies real-time monitoring, AI-enhanced decision support and operational analytics. 

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104277 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104277-dematic-debuts-warehouse-command-center Cold storage facility The development pipeline has fallen from recent record highs to roughly 5.9 million square feet, its lowest point since 2020, signaling a gradual easing of supply pressure. Vitsab Unveils Freshtag Time-Temperature Monitoring Label for Seafood Freshtag represents a cost-effective, easy-to-integrate solution for seafood safety and quality management systems. 

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104196 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0500 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104196-vitsab-unveils-freshtag-time-temperature-monitoring-label-for-seafood-safety-during-transit Cold Chain Ops Keynote Speakers, Program Announced for GCCA Convention Industry leaders in temperature-controlled logistics from around the world will gather to discuss emerging opportunities and pressing challenges.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104208 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104208-keynote-speakers-and-programming-announced-for-april-global-cold-chain-alliance-convention GCCA Logo Educational sessions will explore key industry topics, including cold chain facility upgrade strategies, cyber and physical asset security, energy strategies, the future of temperature-controlled facility expansion, navigating changes in refrigerated transportation, and multimodal logistics in America. New in 2026, GCCA will introduce Deep Dive roundtable sessions that will examine cybersecurity and risk management, sustainability, and emerging industry issues in greater depth.  New Market Study Explores Cost of Warehouses Lacking Agility The study, conducted by Lucas Systems in partnership with Wakefield Research, polled 114 U.S.-based supply chain executives to examine the nature of their automation adaptability.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104199 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 06:00:20 -0500 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104199-new-market-study-explores-cost-of-warehouses-that-lack-agility Voice picking Supply chain executives are paying the price for lack of agility. About 60% of those who reported rigidity say they’ve incurred between 11%-25% additional operating costs or losses from lack of automation adaptability when dealing with disruptions or new requirements. TraceGains and iFoodDS Align to Help F&B Tackle FSMA 204 Compliance Seamless data integration simplifies how suppliers share traceability and how companies identify, monitor and work with FSMA 204-ready trading partners.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104185 Sun, 01 Mar 2026 16:00:58 -0500 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104185-tracegains-and-ifoodds-align-to-help-f-and-b-tackle-fsma-204-compliance 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. Ahold Delhaize Breaks Ground on $860M North Carolina Distribution Center The Tippmann Group is leading construction of the site.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104172 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104172-ahold-delhaize-breaks-ground-on-860m-north-carolina-distribution-center site-aerial.jpg Construction is underway, with the site anticipated to begin operations in 2029. Lipari Foods Taps RELEX AI Platform for Inventory Management Advanced supply chain planning and AI diagnostics will help the Midwest distributor improve accuracy, reduce waste, and strengthen inventory visibility

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104159 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104159-lipari-foods-taps-relex-ai-platform-for-inventory-management lipari.jpg Lipari Foods supplies thousands of retailers with a wide assortment of fresh, natural, ethnic, and specialty foods. Managing such a broad range of fast-moving products requires dependable insight into demand and inventory positions, especially for categories with shorter shelf lives.  Warp Expands Same-Day LTL for Freight Shipments Warp’s Same-Day LTL is built for the 4 to 6 p.m. failure window, addressing operational challenges. 

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104145 Sat, 14 Feb 2026 15:00:00 -0500 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104145-warp-expands-same-day-ltl-for-urgent-freight-shipments Frozen temperature gauge The system includes FOAMULAR insulation, PITTWRAP 255 protective jacketing and vapor retarder, compatible PITTSEAL joint seal, and PINK Pipe Gel FG. The cost-effective and high-performing system is tested using performance-proven products from Owens Corning, a trusted name for reliability, technical, and customer support.  Hydropac Debuts Next Gen HydroFreeze Ice Packs Hydropac, a leading innovator in temperature-controlled packaging, has launched a new water-based ice pack range, designed for food and beverage cold chain efficiency.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104146 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 04:00:00 -0500 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104146-hydropac-debuts-next-gen-hydrofreeze-ice-packs Generic-Images5.jpg Corvus Robotics Debuts Cold Chain Drones for Autonomous Inventory Kroger is using the system in freezer operations for consistent inventory visibility and to reduce manual cycle counts in sub-zero environments.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104151 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104151-corvus-robotics-debuts-cold-chain-drones-for-autonomous-inventory corvus_coldchain.jpg Designed to withstand extreme cold, airflow, frost and condensation, the system delivers frequent, accurate inventory cycle counts without human intervention, enabling operators to maintain real-time visibility while keeping labor and equipment out of harsh freezer conditions. Reactive Survival to Proactive Precision: Optimizing the Cold Chain in 2026 & Beyond Successful cold chain companies will prioritize network optimization and rigorous automation feasibility evaluation over generic technology adoption.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104112 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104112-from-reactive-survival-to-proactive-precision-optimizing-the-cold-chain-in-2026-and-beyond Hardis Supply Chain Expands Operations Across North America With more than 40 years of expertise, Hardis Supply Chain blends deep logistics know-how with cloud, data, and artificial intelligence capabilities.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104081 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104081-hardis-supply-chain-expands-operations-across-north-america HSC-IllustrationSolutions-2026-FullUS-15012026-2.jpg Hardis Supply Chain supports core target segments including retailers, manufacturers, and third-party logistics (3PL) providers, serving organizations across these industries—from mid-sized businesses to large enterprises—to support their long-term growth as they scale operations and manage increasing supply chain complexity.  LatestHeadlines.jpg Coming in Cold rodriguezk@bnpmedia.com (Kelley Rodriguez) New construction may cool in 2026 but plenty of opportunities remain for innovation and modernization in cold storage and logistics. What's ahead in 2026 for cold logistics and processing & manufacturing.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104020 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104020-coming-in-cold 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.