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Welcome to Refrigerated & Frozen Foods' From the Cold Corner podcast, where you can listen to and stay up to date on cutting-edge interviews with some of the industry's top experts. What's the latest trends? What's new in packaging? How do these trends impact tomorrow's supply chains?Subscribe today to stay informed on:*New Trends & Technologies in Packaging**Food Safety**Energy Management**Supply Chain & Logistics* |

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Episodes 119

The New Cold Consumer
4d ago · 44:21
In this special edition of From the Cold Corner, four industry experts unpack the consumer trends fueling growth across refrigerated and frozen foods—and what shifting demands around convenience, nutrition, value and flexibility mean for manufacturers and processors. Kelley Rodriguez, editor-in-chief of R&FF, is joined by Sally Lyons Wyatt, global EVP and chief advisor at Circana; Alison Bodor, president & CEO of AFFI; Kiernan Laughlin, EVP at Deep Foods and general manager of Deep Brands; and Megan Torres, brand strategy manager at Reser’s Fine Foods.
Strengthening Food Safety Across the Cold Chain
9d ago · 28:13
Food safety doesn’t stop at the plant walls. Fabiola Negrón, director of food safety at Registrar Corp, shares practical strategies for improving traceability, identifying gaps, strengthening supplier oversight and preparing for recalls before a crisis hits. Sponsored by Rytec
DHL Supply Chain, RL Cold Slate Next-Gen Network
1mo ago · 35:31
Demographic shifts and the rise of online grocery and food delivery services are driving demand for strategically located, multi-node cold storage networks. Dennis Davis, senior director of business customer development at DHL Supply Chain and Josh Lewis, president at RL Cold discuss the partnership’s plans for 5 million square feet of new space across North America.
Designing Cold Packaging for the Full Lifecycle
2mo ago · 23:17
The industry is entering a new phase where packaging design must account for the entire product lifecycle, from material selection and manufacturing to end-of-life recovery and reuse. Paige Greenberg, sustainable packaging engineer at Plastic Ingenuity, joins From the Cold Corner to discuss more.
Swoop Blends Protein, Clean Ingredients to ‘Cheat’ Ice Cream
2mo ago · 16:08
In this episode, we're diving in to the story behind Swoop, the third place finisher in our annual Best New Retail Products contest. Meghan Dowd, co-founder of Swoop, tells us about everything from the initial concept to formulation, manufacturing, and what is next for the brand.
Teton Waters Ranch Builds Frozen Momentum with Clean-Label Burger Patties
2mo ago · 8:16
Teton Waters Ranch is expanding its footprint in the frozen aisle with a new line of raw burger patties that prioritize sourcing transparency, animal welfare and simplified ingredients. The product recently earned second place in Refrigerated & Frozen Foods’ annual Best New Retail Products contest.
Episode 6: ASRS, AI & Adaptability: What's Shaping the Future of Cold Storage
3mo ago · 42:54
The U.S. cold storage sector is entering a new phase, as operators balance softer inventories and cautious consumer spending with rapid advances in automation, sustainability and facility design. That evolution is reshaping how temperature-controlled facilities are built — and what they are expected to do.In the final episode of the Cold Storage Deep Dive podcast series, Jennifer Jewers Bowlin and Craig Handy of Henderson Engineers discussed how flexibility and future-proofing are becoming central to cold storage development.
How Cold Chain Strategy Is Replacing Capacity
3mo ago · 40:07
Rob Chambers, Americold CEO, on optimizing a global food network, deeper customer partnerships and more.
Inside the Innovation with My/Mochi
3mo ago · 11:16
My/Mochi is proving that global inspiration, social media trends and cross-functional execution can come together quickly—and successfully—in the frozen novelty aisle. The brand’s Dubai Chocolate Style Mochi ice cream was voted the first-place winner in Refrigerated & Frozen Foods’ 2026 Best New Retail Products contest. Brigette Wolf, chief marketing officer for My/Mochi joins From the Cold Corner.
From Fire to Full Capacity: Gifford’s Ice Cream Rebuilds for the Future
4mo ago · 36:36
After a devastating 2023 fire, the family business returns to full production with a redesigned facility focused on flow, flexibility and long-term growth. Lindsay Skilling, Gifford’s Ice Cream CEO, and JC Gifford, COO of Gifford’s Ice Cream, join From the Cold Corner to share more.
Episode 5: Cold Chain Culture: Retired & Extremely Dangerous
4mo ago · 39:22
Carmen Dodaro, retired CEO and board member, and Lisa Pinion, chief human resources officer, both with FCL Builders, talk culture in cold chain operations. Sponsored by: FCL Builders
How Peltier & OPEX Aim to ‘Flat Screen’ the Fridge
4mo ago · 33:55
Warehouse automation provider OPEX Corporation recently announced a technology partnership with Peltier to offer a first-of-its-kind, multi-temperature zone, multi-deep cold storage solution for automated fulfillment systems. Designed to maximize operational savings via labor, space and energy, the system allows grocery and ecommerce to enhance cold chain operations without freezer infrastructure. To learn more about how this technology is disrupting temperature-controlled logistics and its potential future applications, Monty McVaugh, who leads product management for the warehouse automation
Circular Action Alliance Talks EPR Implementation
5mo ago · 27:12
Geoff Inch, senior vice president of producer services at the Circular Action Alliance, discusses implementing EPR and what food brands should be doing now.
Formulating for Food Safety
6mo ago · 25:51
Food ingredients and additives are often tasked with more than just influencing taste or mouthfeel – they are increasingly a part of food safety. Garrett McCoy, senior manager, research, development & applications at Corbion, and Tushar Verma, senior scientist and team lead, food microbiology at Corbion, join From the Cold Corner to talk food safety in the cold case.
Meet RFA's Next President
6mo ago · 18:57
William Bigelow is the chief operating officer at Blount and recently took over as the next president of the Refrigerated Foods Association. R&FF sat down with him at the 45th annual RFA Conference to discuss his plans for leading the organization into its next chapter.
Episode 4: From Limestone Mine to Kansas City ‘Cold Solution’
6mo ago · 44:21
Opened in 2024, the Cold Solutions at Rush Creek team spent much of last year ramping up operation of a new multi-temperature storage facility built in a former mine outside of Kansas City. Joe Bardowski, President & Chief Operations Officer, Cold Solutions at Rush Creek, LLC and Terry Williams, chief engineer, Custom Refrigeration Solutions joins the Cold Storage Deep Dive special series to discuss more. Sponsored by: FCL Builders
Episode 3: Cold Storage Design: Digging Into Details
7mo ago · 47:25
When it comes to designing, engineering and building a cold storage facility, the devil is often in the details. Kort Williams and Adam Bortz joins the Cold Storage Deep Dive special series to discuss more. Sponsored by:FCL Builders
A Cross-Functional Look at Food Industry Trends
7mo ago · 56:26
Bob Garrison, chief editor of Prepared Foods, Kelley Rodriguez, editor-in-chief of Refrigerated & Frozen Foods, and Alyse Thompson-Richards, editor-in-chief of FOOD ENGINEERING, combine their unique perspectives and discuss the biggest trends impacting the food industry in 2025 and beyond.
Episode 2: Case Study in Cold
8mo ago · 32:05
When it comes to designing, engineering and building a cold foods facility, sometimes the best lessons are those learned on the job! Sponsored by: FCL Builders
Rethinking the Automated Warehouse of the Future
8mo ago · 37:21
Dave Campbell and Jeremy Klysen from Burns & McDonnell join the podcast to discuss designing cold food facilities for automation and more.
Meet Joe Nicchi, Founder of CVT Soft Serve
9mo ago · 22:06
Founded as a food truck in 2014, Joe Nicchi initially brought soft serve to the streets of LA. In the decade since, he has scaled the business, entering over 5,000 retail doors and winning the grand prize of NFRA’s second annual Penguin Pitch: Emerging Brand Contest Recorded at NFRA Convention 2025
Episode 1: O-E-M Spells Success: Partnering with Equipment Manufacturers on Cold Storage Projects
9mo ago · 42:19
When selecting equipment from an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) – such as refrigeration – there are many important questions to ask. The goal is to ensure the equipment will meet current and future needs in safety, efficiency, reliability, regulatory compliance, cost‐effectiveness and integration into your process. Chuck Taylor, senior vice president of Engineering at Republic Refrigeration, joins the Cold Storage Deep Dive special series to discuss more. Sponsored by: FCL Builders
Unpacking PACK EXPO with Rebecca Marquez, Director of Custom Research at PMMI
10mo ago · 25:14
Rebecca Marquez, director of custom research at PMMI. In addition to her responsibilities in PMMI Business Intelligence and Custom Research, Marquez oversees the design, execution, analysis and production of PMMI’s market research products for external and internal clients.
Americold Russellville: 2025 Cold Storage Facility of the Year
11mo ago · 38:38
Americold’s Russellville location demonstrates the next generation of cold storage. The 300,000-square-foot facility is steps away from a Conagra plant. An expansion completed about 18 months ago added 136,000 square feet of space and took the building to new heights – 150-feet plus – and added 42,000 pallet positions served by automated storage and retrieval (AS/RS). From the Cold Corner speaks with Bryan Verbarendse, president of the Americas at Americold, on how the site is shaping the future of the cold chain.
Land, Labor and EDOs: F&B Manufacturing Booms in the ‘Texas Triangle’
11mo ago · 38:47
In the heart of the “Texas Triangle,” Hays and Caldwell counties are putting food manufacturing on the map. Located midway between Austin and San Antonio, the region offers access to Interstate 35, allowing connection to Gulf ports. With development-ready land and a thriving BBQ scene, the area has attracted considerable F&B investment in just the last year. From the Cold Corner sits down with Mike Kamerlander, president and CEO of the Hays Caldwell Economic Development Partnership and Scott Logan, president and CEO of Night Hawk Frozen Foods, to learn more.

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