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Farm to Frozen is an ongoing editorial series from Refrigerated & Frozen Foods that examines the evolving cold storage and logistics landscape. Through contributions from industry experts, operators, developers and more, the series serves as a forum for timely insights into market trends, infrastructure development, supply-chain innovation and emerging technologies.

Building on the incredible foundation of the original series by Marty Khait, Farm to Frozen: Navigating the U.S. Cold Storage Climate, the platform is expanding to include insights from a broad range of industry voices. Farm to Frozen help manufacturers, processors, and brand owners navigate an increasingly complex cold chain environment.

]]> https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/rss/3268 en-us 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 The Cold Chain is the Backbone of Modern Food Security – Let’s Treat it That Way 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 Ready for a Resilient Cold Chain in Times of Change Global Cold Chain Alliance sets priorities for coming year, announces plans for IARW, IRTA to join organization.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/103960 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/103960-ready-for-a-resilient-cold-chain-in-times-of-change 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. Fast-Casual’s Woes Become Frozen Aisle’s Boom Refrigerated and frozen food manufacturers are clear winners of a behavioral shift. Look no further than their recent performance. As fast-casual outlets fight for foot traffic, CPG giants are demonstrating robust health.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/103929 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/103929-fast-casuals-woes-become-frozen-aisles-boom Americold’s Russellville Site Highlights Heritage, Future of Cold Storage rodriguezk@bnpmedia.com (Kelley Rodriguez) A recent expansion, state-of-the-art AS/RS serves a nearby Conagra frozen food plant.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/103738 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/103738-americolds-russellville-site-highlights-heritage-future-of-cold-storage Cold Storage Tailwinds to Watch in 2025 The cold storage industry is no stranger to cycles, but 2024 felt like a turning point—a year of growing pains that set the stage for something bigger.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/103280 Tue, 11 Mar 2025 23:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/103280-cold-storage-tailwinds-to-watch-in-2025 Lineage IP-YOLO: What to Expect After the Cold Storage Company’s Initial Public Offering The Lineage IPO marks a pivotal moment for the cold storage market.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102841 Wed, 07 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102841-lineage-logistics-ip-yolo-what-to-expect-after-the-cold-storage-companys-initial-public-offering Farm to Frozen: Top Articles and Final Thoughts As the initial series wraps up, R&FF checks in with Marty Khait, principle at Yukon Real Estate Partners and author of the Farm to Frozen series.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102760 Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102760-top-articles-and-final-thoughts Navigating the RFP Process for Food Manufacturers: How to Make Public Warehouses Fight for Your Business Selecting a storage and warehouse supplier is a pivotal decision that can significantly affect the operational efficiency, cost and quality assurance of a business.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102697 Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102697-navigating-the-rfp-process-for-food-manufacturers-how-to-make-public-warehouses-fight-for-your-business Cold Hard Cash: How to Monetize Existing Cold Storage Real Estate Explore a creative way for owner/occupiers of existing cold storage to unlock equity in their real estate.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102625 Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102625-uncovering-cold-hard-cash-how-to-monetize-existing-cold-storage-real-estate Navigating Public Refrigerated Warehouses (PRWs) and Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Providers Choosing between legacy companies and new entrants can be daunting. This primer will give you a leg-up on your search and selection process.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102565 Mon, 01 Apr 2024 01:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102565-navigating-public-refrigerated-warehouses-prws-and-third-party-logistics-3pl-providers How to Use Economic Incentives for Cold Storage Real Estate This edition of Farm to Frozen will explore powerful, yet often overlooked strategies, to boost the effectiveness of your site selection.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102470 Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102470-how-to-use-economic-incentives-for-cold-storage-real-estate How to Partner with a Real Estate Investor to Expand Your Cold Storage As a follow up to the previous installment, we’ll discuss what to do if you find a building to occupy but it is only available for sale.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102420 Mon, 12 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102420-how-to-partner-with-a-real-estate-investor-to-expand-your-cold-storage Expanding Your Footprint: A Guide for Leasing More Cold Storage Space Whether an expansion or relocation strategy, this is an overview of navigating the current leasing environment.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102341 Mon, 08 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0500 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102341-expanding-your-footprint-a-guide-for-leasing-more-cold-storage-space What's Ahead for Cold Storage in 2024 Marty Khait, author of R&FF’s special series, Farm to Frozen, discusses the cold storage market.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102320 Wed, 20 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102320-cold-storage-looking-ahead-to-2024-farm-to-frozen-marty-khait-podcast FromtheColdCorner_MartyKhait.jpg How to Partner with a Cold Storage Developer to Achieve Your Growth Goals In Part 1, we talked about the benefits of partnering with a developer and how to choose one. Now, in Part 2, we'll discuss how to have a productive collaboration.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102287 Fri, 01 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102287-how-to-partner-with-a-cold-storage-developer-to-achieve-your-growth-goals The Benefits of Partnering with a Cold Storage Developer and How to Choose the Right One What are the benefits of using a cold storage developer? How should you pick one?

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102217 Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102217-the-benefits-of-partnering-with-a-cold-storage-developer-and-how-to-choose-the-right-one From the Cold Corner Podcast Discusses New Options in Cold Storage LISTEN: This episode of From the Cold Corner features Marty Khait, co-founder and managing principal at Yukon Real Estate Partners and author of R&FF’s special series, Farm to Frozen, to discuss new options in cold storage. 

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102179 Wed, 18 Oct 2023 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102179-new-podcast-farm-to-frozen-with-marty-khait-new-options-in-cold-storage Digging for Cold: How to Obtain More Cold Storage Choosing how to occupy a warehouse is a critical decision for any food processor, manufacturer or distributor.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102151 Tue, 03 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102151-digging-for-cold-how-to-obtain-more-cold-storage The Cold Reality: Why America's Cold Storage Capacity is Running Low In a world where the average cold storage facility is four decades old and demand continues to surge, navigating the landscape of real estate for refrigerated or frozen space becomes a monumental challenge for businesses of all sizes.


]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102091 Tue, 05 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102091-the-cold-reality-why-americas-cold-storage-capacity-is-running-low Storing Our Harvest: Why Cold Storage Real Estate is Crucial for Food Security The importance of cold storage real estate for U.S. food security cannot be overstated. The decisions food supply chain managers make today can affect the food supply of Americans for generations to come.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102005 Tue, 01 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102005-storing-our-harvest-why-cold-storage-real-estate-is-crucial-for-food-security