Flavors and fragrances are more important than ever for F&B companies creating rich sensory experiences.

While M&A activity in the sector has slowed considerably in 2024, recent moves reflect two key themes that will likely continue when the pace of dealmaking picks up. 

A private label powerhouse, Cafe Spice produces its own branded RTE meals as well as co-manufactured and foodservice products for customers including Whole Foods, Kroger and Amazon.

Nearly two-thirds of U.S. households buy plant-based products, with the market for alternative dairy, protein and other cold and frozen products expanding. What’s next for manufacturers and processors?

A report by the National Safety Council lists the average cost of a workplace injury at $40,000, with a total estimated economic impact of $167 billion in 2022 alone.

Refrigerated & Frozen Foods checks the pulse of the cold processing and manufacturing industry and its annual ranking of the largest frozen food companies in the U.S.

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.

 For engineers and designers, striving for sustainability in food packaging is an ever-evolving quest.

With Counsell’s addition, Cresa becomes the only commercial real estate firm with a dedicated food, ingredient, and nutrition manufacturing and R&D practice group.

From traditional freezing methods to cutting-edge tech, manufacturers are striving for more efficient production methods that also enhance quality and consumer appeal.