https://thefoodbeveragenews.com/Supply, cold chain and technology across the F&B industry https://thefoodbeveragenews.com/cold-chain/temperature-excursions-dock-to-shelf/https://thefoodbeveragenews.com/cold-chain/temperature-excursions-dock-to-shelf/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTMost temperature excursions are not dramatic truck failures. They are short, repeated warm spells at handover points: docks, cross-docks, back rooms and store floors. https://thefoodbeveragenews.com/cold-chain/natural-refrigerants-co2-ammonia-propane-2026/https://thefoodbeveragenews.com/cold-chain/natural-refrigerants-co2-ammonia-propane-2026/Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTCO2, ammonia and propane are moving from niche to normal as high-GWP HFCs are phased down. Each suits different sites, and each brings its own safety and skills questions. https://thefoodbeveragenews.com/food-tech/iot-data-loggers-real-time-monitoring-buyers-overview/https://thefoodbeveragenews.com/food-tech/iot-data-loggers-real-time-monitoring-buyers-overview/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTFrom single-use USB loggers to cellular trackers and warehouse sensor networks, the options for monitoring temperature have multiplied. Here is how to choose. https://thefoodbeveragenews.com/cold-chain/blast-chilling-vs-blast-freezing/https://thefoodbeveragenews.com/cold-chain/blast-chilling-vs-blast-freezing/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTBoth move heat out of food fast, but they serve different purposes. Choosing the right one, and sizing it properly, decides safety, texture and throughput. https://thefoodbeveragenews.com/beverages/rtd-beverages-cold-chain-cost-chilled-shelf-space/https://thefoodbeveragenews.com/beverages/rtd-beverages-cold-chain-cost-chilled-shelf-space/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTRTD coffee, tea, protein drinks and cocktails all compete for the same chilled cooler doors. Refrigerated space is the scarcest and most expensive real estate in a store. https://thefoodbeveragenews.com/cold-chain/frozen-food-innovation-iqf-technology/https://thefoodbeveragenews.com/cold-chain/frozen-food-innovation-iqf-technology/Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTIndividually quick frozen (IQF) processing keeps pieces separate and quality high. Newer freezer designs, sensors and packaging are pushing the technology further. https://thefoodbeveragenews.com/food-tech/commercial-kitchen-refrigeration-energy-efficiency/https://thefoodbeveragenews.com/food-tech/commercial-kitchen-refrigeration-energy-efficiency/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTRefrigeration runs around the clock in a commercial kitchen. Small maintenance habits and targeted upgrades can cut energy use without risking food safety. https://thefoodbeveragenews.com/packaging/modified-atmosphere-active-packaging-fresh-produce/https://thefoodbeveragenews.com/packaging/modified-atmosphere-active-packaging-fresh-produce/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTFresh produce keeps breathing after harvest. Modified atmosphere packs, ethylene absorbers, antimicrobial films and freshness indicators all aim to slow that clock, but only inside a working cold chain. https://thefoodbeveragenews.com/938/global-prepared-food-equipment-market-will-grow-due-to-surging-trend-of-preparing-food-with-minimum-processing-period/https://thefoodbeveragenews.com/938/global-prepared-food-equipment-market-will-grow-due-to-surging-trend-of-preparing-food-with-minimum-processing-period/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTReady-to-eat foods are very popular, and the equipment that makes them is changing. Gentler processing puts more weight on chilling, hygiene and temperature control. https://thefoodbeveragenews.com/cold-chain/last-mile-grocery-delivery-cold-chain/https://thefoodbeveragenews.com/cold-chain/last-mile-grocery-delivery-cold-chain/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTOnline grocery has moved the end of the cold chain from the store to the doorstep. Totes, insulated liners, multi-temperature vans and delivery windows are the new control points. https://thefoodbeveragenews.com/383/coffee-pods-and-capsules-market-set-to-expand-remarkably-and-reach-value-of-28-62-billion-by-2025/https://thefoodbeveragenews.com/383/coffee-pods-and-capsules-market-set-to-expand-remarkably-and-reach-value-of-28-62-billion-by-2025/Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTSingle-serve coffee kept growing after the forecasts of the early 2020s. The harder questions now are about packaging recovery, freshness and the energy cost of a cup. https://thefoodbeveragenews.com/food-tech/plant-based-dairy-alternatives-processing-storage/https://thefoodbeveragenews.com/food-tech/plant-based-dairy-alternatives-processing-storage/Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTOat, soy, almond and pea drinks, yoghurts and cheeses each bring different processing problems: emulsions, heat treatment, fermentation and chilled shelf life. https://thefoodbeveragenews.com/948/sugar-toppings-market-is-likely-to-propel-due-to-growing-trend-of-gifting-confectionery-products/https://thefoodbeveragenews.com/948/sugar-toppings-market-is-likely-to-propel-due-to-growing-trend-of-gifting-confectionery-products/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTSprinkles, nonpareils, sugar pearls and decorations ride the gifting calendar. Their quality problems are mostly about humidity, heat and colour stability. https://thefoodbeveragenews.com/9744/can-a-cbd-byproduct-be-turned-into-feed-for-cows-chickens-and-sheep/https://thefoodbeveragenews.com/9744/can-a-cbd-byproduct-be-turned-into-feed-for-cows-chickens-and-sheep/Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTHemp grown for CBD leaves behind large volumes of plant material. Researchers have studied whether it can safely feed livestock, and the answer depends on residues, regulation and storage. https://thefoodbeveragenews.com/4901/global-sugar-beet-seeds-market-demand-has-grown-rapidly-over-the-past-five-years-forecast-until-2021-2027/https://thefoodbeveragenews.com/4901/global-sugar-beet-seeds-market-demand-has-grown-rapidly-over-the-past-five-years-forecast-until-2021-2027/Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTSugar beet seed is a high-tech, tightly controlled input. Disease, pesticide rules and post-harvest beet storage now shape demand more than acreage alone. https://thefoodbeveragenews.com/5845/curaleaf-signs-agreement-with-largest-distributor-of-beverage-alcohol-southern-glazers-wine-spirits-to-line-up-its-product-portfolio/https://thefoodbeveragenews.com/5845/curaleaf-signs-agreement-with-largest-distributor-of-beverage-alcohol-southern-glazers-wine-spirits-to-line-up-its-product-portfolio/Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTWhen a cannabis company signed with the largest US beverage alcohol distributor, it signalled how hemp and CBD products might reach mainstream shelves. Here is what such deals involve, and why logistics matter. https://thefoodbeveragenews.com/605/surged-usage-of-single-use-packaging-option-to-accelerate-demand-in-global-easy-open-packaging-market/https://thefoodbeveragenews.com/605/surged-usage-of-single-use-packaging-option-to-accelerate-demand-in-global-easy-open-packaging-market/Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTPeelable lids, tear notches, clamshells and resealable trays make food easier to open. The design choices also decide how well a pack survives the cold chain and how it is recycled. https://thefoodbeveragenews.com/856/global-nutritional-supplements-market-is-booming-due-to-the-rise-in-healthcare-awareness-among-consumers/https://thefoodbeveragenews.com/856/global-nutritional-supplements-market-is-booming-due-to-the-rise-in-healthcare-awareness-among-consumers/Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe dietary supplements industry is booming on health awareness. The less visible story is how heat, humidity and handling affect potency, and which products need cold storage. https://thefoodbeveragenews.com/659/universal-appeal-and-increased-use-in-fb-industry-of-vanilla-to-boom-the-global-vanilla-market/https://thefoodbeveragenews.com/659/universal-appeal-and-increased-use-in-fb-industry-of-vanilla-to-boom-the-global-vanilla-market/Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTVanilla is in ice cream, drinks, bakery and confectionery. Its supply is concentrated, labour-intensive and weather-exposed, and its value depends on careful curing and storage. https://thefoodbeveragenews.com/4645/global-frozen-bakery-additives-market-2021-2027-analysis-key-development-strategies-keyplayers-archer-daniels-midland-co-associated-british-foods-plc-e-i-dupont-de-nemours-company-purato/https://thefoodbeveragenews.com/4645/global-frozen-bakery-additives-market-2021-2027-analysis-key-development-strategies-keyplayers-archer-daniels-midland-co-associated-british-foods-plc-e-i-dupont-de-nemours-company-purato/Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTFrozen dough and par-baked products depend on additives that protect yeast, gluten and crumb through freezing. Their performance is only as good as the cold chain they travel in. https://thefoodbeveragenews.com/776/growing-demand-for-nutrition-rich-snack-is-likely-to-escalate-growth-of-global-fruit-snacks-market/https://thefoodbeveragenews.com/776/growing-demand-for-nutrition-rich-snack-is-likely-to-escalate-growth-of-global-fruit-snacks-market/Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTGlobal demand for nutrition-rich snacks keeps fruit snacks growing. Making fruit portable means controlling water, sugar and texture, and some formats need the cold chain. https://thefoodbeveragenews.com/6219/global-soybean-lecithin-industry-to-2028-by-material-type-product-type-and-region/https://thefoodbeveragenews.com/6219/global-soybean-lecithin-industry-to-2028-by-material-type-product-type-and-region/Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTSoy lecithin is one of the most common emulsifiers in food. Its grades, non-GM sourcing, allergen labelling and storage behaviour all affect how manufacturers use it. https://thefoodbeveragenews.com/254/suicide-prevention-policies-developed-by-rk-few-years-after-the-suicide-of-a-construction-worker/https://thefoodbeveragenews.com/254/suicide-prevention-policies-developed-by-rk-few-years-after-the-suicide-of-a-construction-worker/Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTConstruction firms such as RK built suicide prevention policies after losing a colleague. Food processing and cold-store operations share many of the same risk factors, and many of the same fixes.