Written by Marty Khait, Refrigerated & Frozen Foods' “Farm to Frozen: Navigating the U.S. Cold Storage Climate” series focuses on the U.S. cold storage market, the growing need for infrastructure development and how food and beverage manufacturers/ processors can leverage the best option for their business.

Take an in-depth look at sustainability efforts in cold foods processing, manufacturing and cold storage facilities, with an emphasis on “green” building practices, energy management/carbon footprint reduction, natural resource management, waste reduction and recycling efforts and more.

Submit sustainability news and press releases to Editor-in-Chief Kelley Rodriguez at rodriguezk@bnpmedia.com.

This award honors a refrigerated and/or frozen foods processor for its year-over-year growth and leadership in packaging, food safety, new product development, plant expansions, etc.

We honor a foodservice distributor or logistics provider for its year-over-year carbon footprint reduction, including significant supply chain carbon reduction, optimizing a supply chain network, enhancing logistics and transportation models, or increasing “green” awareness through internal corporate sustainability programs.