Our cover story, Cold Foods Processors to Watch, highlights five emerging companies using innovative technology, sustainability, and creative ways to connect with their consumers to leverage growth. These processors overcame a year of manufacturing and logistical challenges, responding to changing consumer tastes while growing their brands.

The expansion of its super-premium mochi ice cream at the conventional grocer marks a significant achievement in response to surging consumer demand for the delicious, and mindfully indulgent treats.

Indoor farming pioneer Gotham Greens has officially opened the first phase of its 10-acre, state-of-the-art hydroponic greenhouse near the University of California-Davis campus. 

The 148,000-square-foot expansion will bring the total facility size to more than 400,000 square feet.

Martin's Famous Potato Rolls and Bread broke ground preparing for the 10th expansion to their bakery headquarters.

This marks the first time Field Roast products will be sold at any Sam’s Club store in the United States.

 Upon completion of the transaction, the acquisition will operate as part of FreshPoint, Sysco's specialty produce business.

The 298,000-square-foot state-of-the-art cold storage facility is located within the heavy-haul corridor, in close proximity to the Barbours Cut and Bayport container terminals, and with convenient access to the regional interstate highway system and multiple Class 1 railroads.  

Vejii Holdings, which owns and operates the plant-based marketplace ShopVejii.com, has entered into a third-party logistics (3PL) agreement with a cold storage service provider in San Diego, California, expanding its distribution footprint on the West Coast. 

Gorton’s Seafood will offer its value-sized, 32-ounce package of butterfly shrimp for a limited time at more than 1,200 Kroger locations nationwide.