Americold Logistics

09/02/2026

As the industry prepares for FSMA 204, traceability and visibility are taking center stage in conversations across the food supply chain.

In a recent SeafoodSource article, Alicia Wofford, Director of Food Safety and Javier Botello, Senior Director of Key Accounts & Business Development, discussed how traceability is evolving from a compliance requirement into an operational tool that can improve visibility, reduce waste, and support better decision-making, especially in complex supply chains like seafood.

At Americold, we're focused on strengthening data visibility, system readiness, and industry collaboration to advance our readiness for FSMA 204.

Read the article, originally published by SeafoodSource now available on our blog: https://ow.ly/PxTa50ZHs1G

08/31/2026

Today, Americold successfully closed its previously announced joint venture with EQT.

This milestone strengthens our financial position and establishes a long-term partnership to support future growth opportunities across North America's cold storage sector.

Americold will serve as day-to-day manager of the platform, ensuring continuity of service and the operational excellence our customers expect.

Read the full announcement here:https://ow.ly/VR4T50ZHueO

08/27/2026

Agility is a competitive advantage in the protein supply chain.

Whether responding to changing demand, evolving sourcing strategies, transportation challenges or broader market shifts, protein shippers need more than capacity.

Customers need a partner with the expertise, network and operational capabilities to help products keep moving.

In our latest blog, we explore five questions organizations should ask when evaluating a cold chain partner, from protein expertise and drayage capabilities to scalability and network flexibility.

Because when conditions change, the ability to adapt matters.

Read the blog: https://ow.ly/ZkfK50ZGh8H

08/20/2026

At Americold, we believe every associate has the opportunity to lead, no matter their title.

Leadership can start anywhere, from sharing ideas and mentoring new associates to volunteering in your community.

We recently spoke with Christine Eggensperger, Senior Director of Talent & Culture, about how leadership comes to life across our organization and what it means to build a legacy that extends beyond a job title.

Read about Christine's perspective and discover how you can grow at Americold: https://ow.ly/eKj050ZBAHH

08/19/2026

55 years of collaboration, shared success, and living out our mission of helping our customers feed the world.

This week, Americold and Kraft Heinz celebrated a partnership spanning more than five decades by Giving Back alongside Feed the Children and BBF Building Brighter Futures Center for the Arts in Chicago, IL. Leaders and associates packed more than 275 backpacks with food and essential items for local families, including a generous donation of Kraft Heinz products in support of the event.

We're honored to mark this milestone alongside our partners and to make a difference in the community where we live and work.

08/13/2026

Industry expertise grows when leaders share what they've learned.

At the 2026 New Zealand Cold Storage Association (NZCSA) Conference, Doug Seccombe, Americold's Managing Director, APAC, delivered a keynote presentation on "Time to Perform or to Transform," exploring how cold chain businesses can continue delivering operational excellence while evolving to meet the changing needs of customers.

From strengthening global trade connections to advancing technology-assisted work and investing in our people, the future of the cold chain will be shaped by organizations that can perform and transform at the same time.

We appreciate NZCSA for creating an opportunity for industry leaders to exchange ideas, share expertise and advance the conversations shaping our industry's future.

08/12/2026

The strategy behind illuminating an entire cold storage facility reaches far beyond the fixtures themselves. It’s about creating safer, more efficient operations.

In a recent Refrigerated & Frozen Foods feature, Brian Dunn, shared how Americold approaches lighting modernization as part of our broader effort to enhance associate safety, reduce energy consumption and optimize facility performance.

From LED upgrades to real-time utility monitoring, our focus is on integrating lighting into a broader data-driven operating environment, enabling targeted efficiency improvements and reliable operations for customers across our global network.

Read the full article:

The right lighting for cold food facilities is paramount for sustainability and safe operation.

08/11/2026

Growing direct-to-consumer brands need more than a one-size-fits-all supply chain solution.

As brands navigate increasing demand across D2C and omnichannel channels, Americold is helping customers like Good Ranchers expand their reach through integrated ecommerce fulfillment capabilities, nationwide infrastructure, and our proprietary SmarTrakr™ platform, which provides real-time inventory visibility, fulfillment intelligence, and shipment tracking.

With more than 1 million D2C packages shipped over the past year and the ability to reach approximately 99.5% of the U.S. population within two days or less, Americold is helping customers scale with confidence.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/HiGa50ZyzgE

08/06/2026

Americold is honored to be recognized as an Inbound Logistics Top 100 3PL, reflecting our commitment to serving as a reliable cold chain partner for customers across the globe.

From maintaining product integrity to navigating supply chain complexity, our teams deliver the expertise, infrastructure and operational excellence needed to keep essential food products moving.

Thank you to our associates whose dedication helps our customers feed the world.

08/04/2026

Dogs have a special way of becoming part of the family.

As pet parents, we know every meal is an investment in the long, happy lives we hope to share with our four-legged family members.

Behind the scenes, Americold helps make that possible with cold chain solutions designed for the pet food supply chain.

With specialized expertise in handling protein-rich ingredients, temperature-controlled storage, advanced processing capabilities, and an integrated cold chain network, we help leading pet food manufacturers protect product quality from production through distribution.

When it comes to feeding our best friends, every step of the supply chain matters.