When developing packaging solutions for the cold food industry, it’s important to take note of some recent trends impacting how refrigerated and frozen foods are sold and displayed on store shelves.

In May 2014, the American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI), McLean, Va., launched a national effort to encourage consumers to take a fresh look at frozen foods.

Despite the nation’s economic turmoil and the ongoing food recalls and contamination problems, the world of high-pressure processing (HPP) has remained robust.