https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/rss/2979-news en-us The purpose-built expansion supports growth in CSW's ultra-cold operations, with space maintained at −70° Fahrenheit. The purpose-built expansion supports growth in CSW's ultra-cold operations, with space maintained at −70° Fahrenheit.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104577 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104577-central-storage-and-warehouse-opens-new-70f-ultra-cold-expansion-in-pleasant-prairie Central_Storage_and_Warehouse_Image.jpg CSW leaders and construction partners tour the newly commissioned −70°F ultra-cold space at the Pleasant Prairie facility. The project is the second expansion of CSW's ultra-cold capacity, originally built in 2016, and expanded in 2020.  If your company is helping shape the future of refrigerated and frozen food manufacturing, we want to hear your story! If your company is helping shape the future of refrigerated and frozen food manufacturing, we want to hear your story!

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104574 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104574-is-your-company-the-next-processor-of-the-year RFF-POTY-2026-Nomination-RFF-POTY-2026-Nomination-1200x630-V2.jpg Processor of the Year honors a cold foods company for year-over-year growth and leadership in product sales, packaging, distribution, food safety, new product development, plant expansions, sustainability and more. Nominations are due July 31. The new center will offer over 30,000 square feet of combined office and R&D space, bringing together customer service, commercialization, operations, procurement and payroll. The new center will offer over 30,000 square feet of combined office and R&D space, bringing together customer service, commercialization, operations, procurement and payroll.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104565 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104565-rise-baking-company-plots-new-innovation-center-in-atlanta Rise_Baking_Company_Logo.jpg Rise brings together some of the most trusted brands in the industry, including Brill, South Coast Baking, Table Talk, Best Maid, Henry & Henry, Bakestone Brothers and more.  U.S. consumers are no longer just cutting back; they are recalibrating how they buy, according to new Circana Compass research. U.S. consumers are no longer just cutting back; they are recalibrating how they buy, according to new Circana Compass research. 

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104564 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:45:35 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104564-circanas-2026-2027-global-food-and-beverage-outlook-predicts-slow-to-moderate-growth-as-market-enters-period-of-rationalization Frozen foods evergreen Circana identifies three pivotal drivers shaping the consumer landscape in 2027 and beyond: pressured wallets, balanced living and increasing algorithmic influence. 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.  Store brand unit market share rose to 23.8%, an all-time high. Store brand unit market share rose to 23.8%, an all-time high. 

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104550 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104550-private-label-continues-to-gain-unit-sales-and-share PLMA Store brand dollar sales increased nearly three times the rate of national brands.  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.  STX Frio, a joint venture between Boomerang and Marble Capital, will be a state-of-the-art facility capable of accommodating a variety of cold storage uses. STX Frio, a joint venture between Boomerang and Marble Capital, will be a state-of-the-art facility capable of accommodating a variety of cold storage uses.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104519 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:30:16 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104519-boomerang-industrial-arco-break-ground-on-texas-spec-cold-storage-project Cold Storage Warehouse STX Frio is being constructed on a 25-acre site less than half a mile from Interstate 35, a corridor responsible for generating $1.2 trillion in gross domestic product.  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 The project includes the design and construction of a 63,500-square-foot freezer, cooler and dock addition designed. The project includes the design and construction of a 63,500-square-foot freezer, cooler and dock addition designed.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104518 Sun, 05 Jul 2026 13:45:42 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104518-fricks-quality-meats-expanding-missouri-distribution-site-with-esi-group ESI.Fricks.A.192 Exterior with Caption.jpg Founded in 1896, Frick’s Quality Meats is a fifth-generation, family-owned producer of premium smoked meats, known for its smoked hams, sausages and ready-to-eat meat products. The building is seen here after a previous expansion project completed in 2019, also by ESI Group.  Created to expand the frozen category, Wells Enterprises and Ferrero partnered to bring Nutella and Kinder Bueno to the frozen aisle. Created to expand the frozen category, Wells Enterprises and Ferrero partnered to bring Nutella and Kinder Bueno to the frozen aisle.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104515 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104515-c-suite-q-and-a-5-questions-with-isabella-chia-chief-marketing-officer-at-wells-enterprises C Suite Wells Kinder Bueno Group Nutella Ice Cream delivers the unmistakable taste of Nutella with swirls of Nutella in every bite. The Kinder Bueno novelty features a creamy hazelnut-flavored frozen dessert with a combination of tastes and crispy textures that brings the signature Kinder Bueno experience into frozen. 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 The former company suspended plant operations in October. The former company suspended plant operations in October. 

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104513 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:05:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104513-former-harrisburg-dairies-plant-sold-to-patanjali-dairy-usa PennsylvaniaDairySale_HarryDavid.jpg The 3-acre site is situated uniquely in the state’s capital and has provided products to the local community for 94 years. The transaction marks a defining step in Europastry's North American strategy, one of the most relevant and dynamic markets globally in the bakery sector. The transaction marks a defining step in Europastry's North American strategy, one of the most relevant and dynamic markets globally in the bakery sector. 

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104512 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104512-europastry-acquiring-highland-baking-company HBC-bread line.jpg Highland Baking Company, is a company with a strong track record in the U.S. market, delivering premium breads to the foodservice industry. The company operates two production facilities in Northbrook, Illinois and in Spartanburg, South Carolina and is recognized for its product quality and the depth of its customer relationships. MADE has a portfolio of well-established brands aligned with high-growth consumer trends, particularly in health-focused food products. MADE has a portfolio of well-established brands aligned with high-growth consumer trends, particularly in health-focused food products.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104511 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104511-danone-acquires-made-group-expanding-dairy-offerings-in-asia-pacific Danone_Logo.jpg This expansion of the 115,025 square-foot facility supports the continued growth of Danone's coffee and creamer portfolio, including International Delight creamers and STōK Cold Brew Coffee. Courtesy Danone.  The acquisition will expand Rise Baking Company's product offering and manufacturing capabilities. The acquisition will expand Rise Baking Company's product offering and manufacturing capabilities.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104501 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104501-rise-baking-company-buying-jimmys-gourmet-bakery Rise_Baking_Company_Logo.jpg Rise brings together some of the most trusted brands in the industry, including Brill, South Coast Baking, Table Talk, Best Maid, Henry & Henry, Bakestone Brothers and more.  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. Effective July 1, Kraft Heinz will reorg into three regions: North America (NA), Europe and Pacific Developed Markets (EPDM), and Emerging Markets (EM). Effective July 1, Kraft Heinz will reorg into three regions: North America (NA), Europe and Pacific Developed Markets (EPDM), and Emerging Markets (EM).

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104499 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:00:12 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104499-kraft-heinz-announces-new-global-operating-structure KraftHeinzLogo.jpg The Kraft Heinz board of directors last fall unanimously approved a plan to separate the company into two independent, publicly traded companies through a tax-free spin-off.  The company paused those plans in February.  In addition to investments to reduce and convert energy consumption, Mars has wind and solar projects.  In addition to investments to reduce and convert energy consumption, Mars has wind and solar projects.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104495 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:35:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104495-mars-us-operations-powered-by-100-renewable-electricity Mars.jpg Together with broader operational decarbonization efforts, this progress contributed to a 42.6% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions against a 2015 baseline. Opened in May, the facility combines MMPA’s expertise in dairy production with the assets and capabilities needed to produce Good Culture’s full portfolio. Opened in May, the facility combines MMPA’s expertise in dairy production with the assets and capabilities needed to produce Good Culture’s full portfolio.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104494 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:49:26 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104494-good-culture-partners-with-michigan-milk-producers-on-new-production-facility Good Culture Walsh products Good Culture sales have increased nearly four times, while helping reignite a cottage cheese category that grew nearly 60% over the same period. Ovid Expansion.JPG Pictured (L-R) Front Row: Kristin Schleman, Michigan Economic Development Corporation; Devon Pingel, Lansing Economic Area Partnership; Brad Parks, MMPA Chief Operating Officer; Joe Diglio, MMPA President & CEO; Doug Chapin, MMPA Board Chairman; Mary Perrien, Ovid Mayor; Amy Martin, MMPA Board Member; and Emma Bostwick, Lansing Economic Area Partnership. Back Row: Back Row: Kevin Kuhl, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development; Eric Starn, City of Ovid; Corby Werth, MMPA Board Member; Bruce Benthem, MMPA Board Member; Kris Wardin, MMPA Board Member; Brian DeMann, MMPA Board Member; and Tim Fair, Clinton County Catalyst. 20251210_GoodCulture-LP4437R2.jpg  Good Culture makes cottage cheese, sour cream, and cream cheese, all made with milk from cows raised on family farms, with no artificial ingredients, gums, stabilizers, or additives.  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. 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 Available in more than 2,000 locations nationwide, the acquisition will help fuel expanded distribution.  Available in more than 2,000 locations nationwide, the acquisition will help fuel expanded distribution. 

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104486 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:00:18 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104486-indoor-microgreens-grower-aerofarms-acquired AeroFarms_Micro_Rainbow_Mix.jpg The emerging brands contest spotlights foods reshaping the frozen and refrigerated aisles through innovation, flavor and purpose. The emerging brands contest spotlights foods reshaping the frozen and refrigerated aisles through innovation, flavor and purpose.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104483 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104483-nfra-names-winners-of-2026-penguin-pitch-contest Penguin Pitch Logo.png The association’s top honor—Grand Prize and Emerging Brand of the Year—was awarded to Folkland Foods Potato Tots, recognized for its clean ingredients and bold branding. 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 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 The warehouse is designed to serve as a key distribution point for imports arriving from Asia-Pacific markets, including China, before onward distribution across Europe. The warehouse is designed to serve as a key distribution point for imports arriving from Asia-Pacific markets, including China, before onward distribution across Europe.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104485 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104485-lineage-opens-new-germany-site-strengthening-european-seafood-logistics 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.  National brands generated a 17% higher "fair price" perception versus store brands across the Fresh categories studied, reinforcing the role brands play in driving confidence and perceived value. National brands generated a 17% higher "fair price" perception versus store brands across the Fresh categories studied, reinforcing the role brands play in driving confidence and perceived value.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104464 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:30:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104464-how-fresh-foods-are-rewriting-the-rules-of-brand-loyalty Acosta_Group_Shopper_Community__Fresh_Insights.jpg Freshness or quality ranked as the top stated driver of choice for Fresh shoppers overall, followed closely by price and trusted brands. The study also found that nearly half of shoppers report typically purchasing a mix of national and private labels in Fresh categories, reinforcing that consumers increasingly view the two as complementary rather than competing choices. However, when shoppers were forced to make trade-offs between products, the role of brand became more pronounced, particularly in categories where quality or consistency can feel harder to judge. 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