Piscataway, New Jersey-based Veggies Made Great is launching frozen Breakfast Potatoes Bites at supermarkets and other grocery channels in the United States this month. Available in four varieties, the gluten-free range includes: Broccoli Cheddar (potato, egg, cheddar cheese and broccoli); Loaded (potato, egg, zucchini, cheddar cheese, sour cream and green onions); O’Brien (potato, egg, red and green peppers, onions and cheddar cheese); and Bold & Spicy (potato, egg, white, cheddar cheese, sour cream and buffalo sauce). Distributed in 12-ounce packs containing six baked Breakfast Potatoes ..read more

Central Cold Solutions has announced plans for construction of a new cold storage operating company in Conway, Arkansas, USA. Ti Cold has been commissioned to build the125,000-square-foot facility (see rendering above), which will have 50-foot clear heights and feature a flexible, convertible design that can maintain temperatures ranging from -20° to +40° Fahrenheit. The warehouse will be equipped with an environmentally friendly, low-charge ammonia system that uses natural refrigerant in low volumes. Structural steel pallet racks will accommodate over 29,520 pallet positions. “We are excited ..read more

Kraft Heinz and TGI Fridays have announced an exclusive, perpetual extension of an existing licensing deal where Kraft Heinz makes TGI Fridays branded frozen appetizers for retail sales across North America. The companies have had a successful licensing partnership since 2001. With the new arangements, which supersedes a licensing deal signed in 2015, Kraft Heinz will continue to develop and sell TGI Fridays frozen appetizers and snacks and look for innovative ways to improve the products with high quality ingredients, new flavors and varieties. “The TGI Fridays brand is an important part of o ..read more

Shenandoah, Pennsylvania-headquartered Mrs. T’s Pierogies, the largest producer of frozen pierogies in the United States, is teaming up with TV personality, former “Bachelorette” star and mom Ali Fedotowsky-Manno to invite parents to take the Mrs. T’s Go-Fun-Me Challenge – a commitment to make a simple dinner one night a week and use the time saved to have family fun in or out of the home instead. Through June 3, parents can opt into the challenge by visiting www.MrsTsPierogies.com/Go-Fun-Me. One lucky participant who takes the challenge will win $1,000 a month for an entire year and a year’s ..read more

Kantar data shared with the British Frozen Food Federation shows shifting consumer preferences amidst the backdrop of persistent food inflation in the United Kingdom. The latest findings, covering a 52-week period through March 17, 2024, indicate a modest 0.1% increase in the volume of frozen food retail sales, alongside notable consumer behavior trends. In response to ongoing food inflation challenges, consumers continue to turn to private label products in the place of established brands. In the same 52-week period, total own label volumes have increased by 2.2 percentage points against a -3 ..read more

Americold Realty Trust has officially broken ground on a new $127 million refrigerated warehouse in Kansas City, Missouri. State and local leaders joined company executives on April 29 to celebrate the investment in Missouri. It is expected that the project will create nearly 190 new jobs. “This is yet another example of an industry-leading employer choosing Missouri due to our economic advantages,” said Governor Mike Parson. “Innovative Americold’s company’s presence in Kansas City is a welcome addition to the region’s thriving logistics sector.” The planned 335,000-square-foot facility in Ka ..read more

Approximately 8,221 pounds of frozen meat pizza distributed under the 802 VT Frozen brand are being recalled from retail stores and home freezers in the northeastern United States due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. The wood fired product, produced by Newport-based Vermont Pie & Pasta Company, contains soy, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label. The 17.8-oz. pizza is packed in cardboard boxes proclaiming “best if used by” the dates of April 25, 2024, through April 25, 2025, bearing establishment number “EST. 46308” inside the USDA mark of inspection. The SKU ..read more

Springfield, Missouri, USA-headquartered Hiland Dairy has debuted Fire in The Hole ice cream distributed in 1.5 quart (1.4 liter) containers. Inspired by the excitement of the Silver Dollar City 1880s theme park’s new indoor roller coaster, the sweet treat is now available in retail stores. The launch, according Hiland Dairy’s marketing department, “ignites the spirit of adventure and the rich history of the Ozarks, bringing a thrilling taste experience to ice cream enthusiasts.” The product serves up a tasty blend of creamy marshmallow-flavored ice cream swirled with rich chocolate ribbons an ..read more

Burger King has announced an additional $300 million co- investment with franchisees to accelerate the modernization of its restaurants across the United States. The goal is to have 85%-90% of its units remodeled by 2028. This comes after the Miami, Florida-headquartered company, a subsidiary of Restaurant Brands International, initiated a $250 million investment in modern image, technology and new kitchen equipment in September 2022 as part of its “Reclaim the Flame” plan, and a further $500 million to accelerate the reimaging of more than 600 Carrols Restaurant Group operations owned Burger ..read more

NewCold, the Breda, Netherlands-headquartered refrigerated warehouse operator and cold chain logistics specialist, has announced plans for investment of $222 million to expand into the southern Alberta community of Coaldale, creating a state-of-the-art cold storage facility that will build on the region’s strength as a leading food corridor in Canada and contribute to long term regional economic growth. The project, which is expected to create over 50 permanent jobs as well as employment for up to 200 construction workers, is supported by Invest Alberta as well as a grant from the Government o ..read more