The food and beverage (F&B) industry is constantly evolving, and there has been a particularly interesting shift in consumer preferences over the last few years. Due to various factors, many shoppers are increasingly opting for frozen and refrigerated goods over fresh or shelf-stable products.

This development has presented a sizable financial opportunity for brands around the world. But cold products bring with them a host of supply chain management challenges compared to shelf-stable products and non-F&B goods.

In this paper, we address: 

• The significant growth in the frozen and refrigerated food sector and what lies ahead for the future.
• Specific challenges that food and beverage leaders face when building a successful cold chain operation.
• Best practices for cold chain management and what you should be looking for in a partner to achieve your goals.