Tips and strategies for industrial site identification prior to building cold facilities, particularly since greenfield sites are in high demand today.

Nasoya, a leading brand of tofu, announced an expansion into the foodservice sector with new university and fast-casual restaurant accounts. The announcement comes on the heels of the successful launch of Nasoya’s Plantspired line – a variety of convenient plant-based protein and meal solutions. 

St. Louis-based Louisa Foods—our 2021 Frozen Foods Processor of the Year—can trace its roots back almost 60 years, not to a food processing plant, but a single family-owned restaurant in the Gateway City.

As a woman in the foodservice industry, specifically in logistics and distribution for a manufacturing company, I haven’t always found myself working alongside other women in leadership roles. That is changing though, as it is for many other areas of the corporate ecosystem. I’ve built a varied and interesting career in foodservice and encourage others, particularly women, to consider making their mark in the industry.

Schwan’s Company and Construction crews took to the air to install new climate control systems on the expanded Schwan’s Company pizza plant in Salina, Kansas. 

Vertical Cold Storage, a developer and operator of temperature controlled distribution centers sponsored by real estate asset manager Platform Ventures, is acquiring Liberty Cold Storage from West Liberty Foods. The terms of the transaction are not public.

GoodPop Frozen Pops is marking World Vegan Day (11/1) with the launch of on-demand delivery and expanded e-commerce offerings. 

Field Roast's Plant-Based Pepperoni and Chao Creamery Creamy Original Shreds are now available at more than 500 Whole Foods Market locations across the U.S, making it easier for consumers to pick up everything they need for a plant-based pizza night during National Pizza Month.

Greenleaf Foods, owner of plant-based brands Lightlife and Field Roast, announced its Lightlife Plant-Based Burger, Plant-Based Breakfast Links and Plant-Based Breakfast Patties are now available at select Walmart locations nationwide. The plant-based breakfast items will be sold in the refrigerated breakfast meat section, the first time the retailer will offer a plant-based option in this area of the store, and the Lightlife Plant-Based Burger will be available in the frozen aisle.

Mosaic Foods announces its newest meal offering, Family Meals. Designed as a convenient way for families to eat more plant-centric meals, Family Meals are handcrafted by chefs, loaded with vegetables and delivered right to your door. This expansion beyond single serve meals marks Mosaic’s first foray into large format meals and is the first-of-its-kind category for the consumer packaged goods industry and parents alike.