Fall brings cooler temperatures, changing leaves and the start of one of the busiest stretches of the year for food producers, distributors and retailers.
From freshly harvested produce arriving in large volumes to frozen foods and holiday staples being prepared for Thanksgiving and Christmas, businesses across the food supply chain often see their inventory needs change quickly during the fall months.
(more…)As winter fades and temperatures rise, the cold storage industry enters one of its most critical phases of the year: peak season preparation. For food producers, distributors, and logistics partners, spring isn’t just a transition, it’s a strategic window to ensure operations are ready for increased demand.
(more…)In the heart of the Mid-West, a family-owned business has been making waves in the cold storage, shipping, and distribution industry for over three decades. Interstate Cold Storage, founded by Vincent Tippmann in 1973, has grown to become a trusted leader in the field. This blog post explores the roots of this family-owned enterprise, its commitment to excellence, and the values that drive its success.
(more…)Interstate Cold Storage (ICS) announces the release of a new cold storage warehousing industry report that showcases ICS’s commitment to providing a highly customizable inventory tracking experience for cold storage users.
(more…)In our modern world, where food travels across vast distances and reaches our tables from various sources, maintaining food safety is paramount. One crucial aspect of ensuring the freshness and quality of perishable goods is the establishment of a reliable cold chain. From farm to fork, every step of the supply chain must prioritize temperature control to prevent spoilage, maintain nutritional value, and safeguard public health. Let's delve into the significance of cold chain reliability and its impact on food safety.
(more…)Interstate Cold Storage is a leading provider of temperature-controlled warehousing and logistics services. One of the key aspects of their operation is their appointment scheduling system and lead times, which ensure that customers' needs are met efficiently and effectively.
(more…)If you’re involved with logistics, you understand the importance of efficiency. With such a long journey from manufacturer to retail, even small delays along the route add up, potentially causing problems down the line.
One significant key performance indicator (KPI) to be aware of is truck turnaround rate at cold storage warehouses.
(more…)Whether you're a meat smoker or fried chicken lover, chances are you have a freezer full of wings and ribs that you have no idea how to store properly. Well, we are here for you. The USDA recommends storing raw meat in its original packaging if you're not going to use it within two days. However, if you can't eat the food in its original packaging within a short time frame, here are some tips for safe freezing of your meat.
(more…)We live in an incredible era — and sometimes, we take it for granted. We're not talking about the Information Age, but the Refrigeration Age. Like automobiles and household electricity, we've only had access to refrigeration in our homes for a little over 100 years. Your great-grandmother probably had an icebox that relied on regular ice deliveries. She didn't have a refrigerator. (more…)
Contrary to what most people think, frozen food storage is an art and, like any other art, it requires delicacy. If any one part of the frozen food chain stops working, the rest of it becomes useless because the quality of the food is already affected. For frozen food storage to work, it needs to be monitored continuously. If the quality of the food that reaches the consumer is going to be high, then the process of freezing and transporting the frozen food needs to go without a hitch. If you're looking for a company to provide frozen food storage for your food product, then here are a few things you need to consider:
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