Stay informed with the latest news, trends, and technologies in refrigerated and frozen food processing, packaging, logistics, and supply chain management. https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/rss/2973-food-and-beverage-manufacturing-top-stories en-us The scoop on new plants, award-winning novelties, celebrity launches and flavor trends. The scoop on new plants, award-winning novelties, celebrity launches and flavor trends.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104516 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104516-national-ice-cream-month-a-look-at-the-brands-trends-and-strategies-shaping-frozen-desserts rodriguezk@bnpmedia.com (Kelley Rodriguez) Packaging's next phase prioritizes end-of-life recovery. Packaging's next phase prioritizes end-of-life recovery. 

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104514 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104514-designing-cold-packaging-for-the-full-lifecycle How a French-fry manufacturer with a fleet of refrigeration plants trimmed energy consumption, utility costs and addressed a labor gap through AI. How a French-fry manufacturer with a fleet of refrigeration plants trimmed energy consumption, utility costs and addressed a labor gap through AI.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104498 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104498-prioritizing-energy-as-a-refrigeration-control-variable In April, Tim Ludwig, chief commercial officer at Congebec, began his second year as chair of the Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) Board, leading the newly unified organization into a new era while addressing key issues for the global cold chain in 2026. In April, Tim Ludwig, chief commercial officer at Congebec, began his second year as chair of the Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) Board, leading the newly unified organization into a new era while addressing key issues for the global cold chain in 2026.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104497 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104497-5-questions-with-tim-ludwig-chief-commercial-officer-at-congebec-and-chair-of-the-gcca-board-of-directors Warehouse worker operating pallet jack Global Cold Chain Alliance members represent over 8 billion cubic feet of cold storage capacity around the world. rodriguezk@bnpmedia.com (Kelley Rodriguez) 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. 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.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104492 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104492-swoop-blends-protein-clean-ingredients-to-cheat-ice-cream 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 rodriguezk@bnpmedia.com (Kelley Rodriguez) Demand for fresh foods drives adoption for those needing looking scalable capacity without the expense, permanence of traditional facilities. Demand for fresh foods drives adoption for those needing looking scalable capacity without the expense, permanence of traditional facilities.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104484 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104484-containerized-cold-rooms-gain-traction-as-flexible-cold-storage-demand-grows Containerized Cold Rooms rodriguezk@bnpmedia.com (Kelley Rodriguez) 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. 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.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104462 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104462-teton-waters-ranch-builds-frozen-momentum-with-clean-label-burger-patties 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. rodriguezk@bnpmedia.com (Kelley Rodriguez) 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. 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.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104433 Wed, 27 May 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104433-asrs-ai-and-adaptability-whats-shaping-the-future-of-cold-storage Sausage making is both science and art and the most successful facilities are those where architecture supports the craft. Sausage making is both science and art and the most successful facilities are those where architecture supports the craft.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104435 Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104435-designing-sausage-processing-facilities-for-safety-flow-and-efficiency 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 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. From opening to a fast-casual restaurant in D.C. to quintupling its CPG production capacity when its new Maryland facility becomes fully operational, Little Sesame is on a journey of creativity, inspiration and growth. From opening to a fast-casual restaurant in D.C. to quintupling its CPG production capacity when its new Maryland facility becomes fully operational, Little Sesame is on a journey of creativity, inspiration and growth.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104461 Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104461-all-roads-lead-to-growth-for-hummus-maker-little-sesame rodriguezk@bnpmedia.com (Kelley Rodriguez) From BFY proteins to globally inspired treats, these companies are redefining frozen. From BFY proteins to globally inspired treats, these companies are redefining frozen.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104399 Fri, 08 May 2026 12:30:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104399-top-of-the-freezer-r-and-ffs-best-new-retail-products Best New Retail Products of 2026 After a month of voting in March, the top three were crowned. Our overall winner – My/Mochi – also is featured on an episode of the From the Cold Corner podcast. Cold chain facilities that treat near misses as a primary process safety input, supported by operating discipline and frontline engagement, are most likely to prevent high-consequence refrigeration events. Cold chain facilities that treat near misses as a primary process safety input, supported by operating discipline and frontline engagement, are most likely to prevent high-consequence refrigeration events.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104389 Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104389-process-safety-in-cold-why-near-misses-matter-more-than-major-incidents rodriguezk@bnpmedia.com (Kelley Rodriguez) After a 2023 fire, they returned to full production with a redesigned facility. After a 2023 fire, they returned to full production with a redesigned facility.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104388 Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104388-from-fire-to-full-capacity-giffords-ice-cream-rebuilds-for-the-future 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 Italian DC deploys hot glycol defrost powered by recovered waste heat from the CO₂ system for over 100,000 kilowatt hours of electricity saved annually. Italian DC deploys hot glycol defrost powered by recovered waste heat from the CO₂ system for over 100,000 kilowatt hours of electricity saved annually.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104332 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104332-waste-heat-drives-efficiency-gains Female butcher using digital tablet Electric tower The plant operates at one-third of the energy intensity suggested by the literature for similar climatic conditions: the SEC value measured by Arneg is 13kWh/ton, compared to the benchmark value of 45kWh/ton for this location. 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 Selecting coating systems engineered for cold chain stressors is critical to preventing costly repairs and downtime. Selecting coating systems engineered for cold chain stressors is critical to preventing costly repairs and downtime.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104303 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104303-advanced-coating-strategies-for-cold-food-facilities Factory worker cleaning flooring Floors in cold food facilities must be built to withstand the rigors of cold storage, frequent washdowns, and heavy equipment traffic. rodriguezk@bnpmedia.com (Kelley Rodriguez) Seven U.S. states have enacted packaging-focused EPR laws, each with its own timeline and compliance goals. Seven U.S. states have enacted packaging-focused EPR laws, each with its own timeline and compliance goals.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104295 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104295-circular-action-alliance-talks-epr-implementation From the Cold Corner Podcast with Geoff Inch 1170x658 The box-in-box approach is especially compelling when speed to market is critical and suitable existing shells are available. The box-in-box approach is especially compelling when speed to market is critical and suitable existing shells are available.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104278 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104278-think-inside-the-box-6-considerations-for-designing-efficient-and-durable-cold-storage-envelopes Warehouse workers in safety gear The box-in-box approach is especially compelling when speed to market is critical. Adaptive reuse can compress schedules and reduce weather exposure risks during construction, enabling owners to reach operations faster without sacrificing envelope integrity. Reformulation to meet the key changes presents specific challenges for refrigerated and frozen foods. Reformulation to meet the key changes presents specific challenges for refrigerated and frozen foods.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104258 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104258-will-new-guidelines-bring-a-cold-start The cold chain is the operational backbone of the frozen and refrigerated food supply chain and should be recognized as such. The cold chain is the operational backbone of the frozen and refrigerated food supply chain and should be recognized as such.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104232 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104232-the-cold-chain-is-the-backbone-of-modern-food-security-lets-treat-it-that-way rodriguezk@bnpmedia.com (Kelley Rodriguez) As more states enact EPR laws, what can cold food companies do to prepare? As more states enact EPR laws, what can cold food companies do to prepare?

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104231 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104231-epr-and-the-future-of-temperature-controlled-packaging Woman looking at frozen food along the cold produce aisle EPR laws shift financial and operational responsibility and management of packaging waste from municipalities to consumer brands or packaging producers. rodriguezk@bnpmedia.com (Kelley Rodriguez) Food ingredients and additives are increasingly a part of food safety. Food ingredients and additives are increasingly a part of food safety.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104204 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104204-formulating-for-food-safety From the Cold Corner Podcast: Corbion rodriguezk@bnpmedia.com (Kelley Rodriguez) The Refrigerated Foods Association incoming president, William Bigelow, discusses cold foods manufacturing and his plans for the organization’s next chapter. The Refrigerated Foods Association incoming president, William Bigelow, discusses cold foods manufacturing and his plans for the organization’s next chapter.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104192 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104192-meet-rfas-next-president rodriguezk@bnpmedia.com (Kelley Rodriguez) Cold Solutions at Rush Creek has 1.5 million square feet of space in a former mine converted to cold storage. Cold Solutions at Rush Creek has 1.5 million square feet of space in a former mine converted to cold storage.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104165 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:00:00 -0500 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104165-from-limestone-mine-to-kansas-city-cold-solution Cold Storage Podcast - Joe Bardowski & Terry Williams_1170658.jpg Learn how an ice cream manufacturer scaled production via packaging systems-level integration from cartoning to palletizing. Learn how an ice cream manufacturer scaled production via packaging systems-level integration from cartoning to palletizing.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104168 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104168-frozen-novelty-co-packer-improves-packaging-line-uptime