https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/rss/2979-news en-us  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.

]]> 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.

]]> 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. 

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104482 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:59:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104482-2026-cold-storage-facility-of-the-year-award-seeks-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.

]]> 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.

]]> 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.

]]> 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.

]]> 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 The site features next-gen machinery capable of producing in one hour what previously took a day. 

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104458 Wed, 27 May 2026 13:35:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104458-gelatys-opens-8m-florida-production-facility-fueling-growth Gelatys-Adolfo-Heller-Cohen-Founder-Owner-CEO-Gelatys.jpg Gelatys CEO, Adolfo Heller Cohen, in front of the new production facility in Fort Myers, Florida.  The companies aim to enhance accessibility to premium frozen treats while creating new, engaging consumer experiences in high-traffic locations.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104452 Wed, 27 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104452-mini-melts-and-magnum-ice-cream-team-to-expand-ice-cream-distribution frozen novelty This partnership leverages Mini Melts USA's proven expertise in frozen vending infrastructure, operations, and distribution, combined with The Magnum Ice Cream Company's portfolio of iconic brands and products.  Surveying more than 12,000 people across 11 countries, the report explores how people eat, share and enjoy potatoes and fries in everyday life.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104436 Tue, 26 May 2026 12:15:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104436-mccain-foods-inaugural-spud-report-reveals-fries-unite-us McCain Foods McCain Foods Limited is one of the world's largest manufacturers of frozen potato products and a global leader in prepared appetizers and snacks. The company has major production, retail and corporate operations around the world, employs approximately 22,000 people, operates 49 production facilities on six continents. Under the multi-year agreement, Americold will manage the storage and store case pick fulfillment of 12 million cases of annually, serving 300 retail stores.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104432 Thu, 21 May 2026 11:30:37 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104432-americold-expands-european-retail-operations-with-addition-of-jeronimo-martins Americold Logo Cold Storage Logistics Operations are centralized at Americold’s Lisbon facility, reinforcing its role as a strategic cold chain hub for the Portuguese retail market.  MAG Capital Partners has completed the acquisition of two temperature-controlled properties from FreshEdge, including its  Indianapolis HQ. 

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104430 Wed, 20 May 2026 12:30:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104430-mag-capital-partners-acquires-2-indy-cold-storage-sites-from-freshedge-in-sale-leaseback 4501 Massachusettes Avenue_Indianapolis.jpg Situated along Interstate 70, the 13.12-acre Indianapolis headquarters facility at 4501 Massachusetts Avenue features 23-foot to 34-foot clear height, 39 dock doors and one drive-in door.  Following bylaw updates that consolidate governance into a single, unified GCCA Board, this leadership class steps in at a moment of significant evolution. 

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104426 Tue, 19 May 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104426-global-cold-chain-alliance-gccf-announces-2026-board Tim Ludwig 2026.jpg  Tim Ludwig, Congebec, is chair of the 2026 GCCA Board of Directors.  GCCA-Logo-900x550.jpg In early 2026, the legacy International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses (IARW) and the International Refrigerated Transportation Association (IRTA) formally merged under the GCCA banner, creating one cohesive alliance focused squarely on delivering value to every member across the global cold chain and allowing GCCA to sharpen its mandate and deepen its impact.  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.

]]> 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.

]]> 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.

]]> 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. The business is evolving beyond its fresh-cut roots to build a modern plant-rich food portfolio across the store. 

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104421 Sun, 10 May 2026 11:15:03 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104421-bonduelle-americas-slates-philly-as-us-growth-hub Bonduelle_Anthony_Werhun.jpg From Left to Right: Secretary Rick Siger of the Pennsylvania Commonwealth; Karen Fegley, Acting Director of the Commerce Department, City of Philadelphia; Chellie Cameron, CEO Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia; Bobby Chacko, CEO Bonduelle Americas; Mayor of Philadelphia Cherelle Parker; John Fry, President Temple University. Americold will contribute 12 cold storage facilities to the joint venture with an aggregate value in excess of $1.3 billion at inception.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104404 Thu, 07 May 2026 12:00:49 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104404-americold-and-eqt-enter-13b-cold-storage-joint-venture Americold Logo Cold Storage Logistics Operations are centralized at Americold’s Lisbon facility, reinforcing its role as a strategic cold chain hub for the Portuguese retail market.  AmericoldESG_Warehouse_2025-42-1-scaled.jpg EQT will acquire a 70% interest in the joint venture, and Americold will retain a 30% equity interest and serve as day-to-day manager of the platform to ensure continuity of service and Americold’s proven operational excellence for customers. Americold expects to receive approximately $1.1 billion in net cash proceeds from the transaction, which is expected to be used to repay outstanding debt. http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104403 Thu, 07 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104403-jesse-and-bens-closes-10m-series-a-funding-round Classic Sea Salt - Header.jpg A majority of the funding from the round will go toward scaling supply chain capacity to keep pace with national demand, supporting continued retail expansion across conventional grocery, club, and mass channels, and building out the team.  The acquisition expands Colorado Premium’s traditional sous vide cooked capabilities by adding naturally smoked proteins to its portfolio.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104402 Thu, 07 May 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104402-colorado-premium-acquires-old-hickory-smokehouse Colorado-Premium.png Young American Food Brands has experienced significant growth over the past decade, expanding its portfolio from ground beef and patties to a diversified range of products, including hot dogs, sausages, and smoked whole muscle items.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104393 Tue, 05 May 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104393-falfurrias-management-partners-announces-investment-in-young-american-food-brands YoungAmericanFoodBrands logo.jpg In the last five years, Young American has completed multiple acquisitions. The company’s disciplined, acquisition-driven growth positions it well within Falfurrias’ investment thesis focused on sustained demand in resilient industries. Robert Young will continue in his role as CEO, leading the company into its next phase of growth. Conagra's Citizenship approach is centered around four pillars—Good Food, Responsible Sourcing, Better Planet and Stronger Communities—that guide how the company creates value while operating responsibly.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104394 Tue, 05 May 2026 04:30:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104394-conagra-details-progress-on-key-sustainability-priorities Conagra Brands Logo Conagra's Citizenship approach is centered around four pillars—Good Food, Responsible Sourcing, Better Planet and Stronger Communities—that guide how the company creates value while operating responsibly. 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.

]]> 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 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. The meal kit company said it will market and pursue a sale of its remaining business and operations.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104386 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:44:50 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104386-freshrealm-files-chapter-11-bankruptcy-reaches-agreement-with-blue-apron FreshRealm_Logo.jpg FreshRealm has filed customary "first day" motions with the court that will allow the business to continue operating without interruption, including the production, fulfillment and delivery of fresh meal products for its partners nationwide. These motions also seek approval to ensure that employees, vendors, and suppliers are paid for goods and services provided after the filing date in the ordinary course of business, subject to court approval where required. Rather than a linear path from production to consumption, products move through a web of interconnected players, challenging traceability and accountability.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104385 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104385-strengthening-the-cold-chain-why-small-breakdowns-lead-to-big-food-safety-risks The establishment of the NFSC marks a significant shift in the agency’s operational footprint, placing key functions closer to the agricultural and food production systems that FSIS regulates and supports.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104382 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:45:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104382-usda-announces-food-safety-and-inspection-service-reorganization-establishes-national-food-safety-center-in-iowa USDA logo.jpg Under the reorganization, FSIS will relocate approximately two-thirds of its National Capital Region workforce to mission-critical locations, including the National Food Safety Center in Iowa and the Science Center in Georgia.