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Pork Problems Put the Squeeze on Cold Storage in China

CapacityBy Heather BlucherJune 27, 2019

China is reportedly importing as much pork as they can to combat the loss of millions of pigs to African swine fever. Because so much meat is being imported, cold storage facilities at China’s ports are nearly out of space as the country tries to stockpile the expected demand for pork. Suppliers will have to…

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Robotic Innovation Brings Efficiency to Cold Storage Facilities

TechnologyBy Heather BlucherMay 31, 2019

More automation in a cold storage warehouse means keeping employees safe from prolonged exposure to freezing temperatures. To avoid employees spending longer than eight hours in a refrigerated room, some warehouses have begun using robots to help with smaller tasks such as palletizing for extended periods of time. MMCI has created a high-tech palletizing robot…

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What Products Get Placed In Cold Storage? We Have the Cold Facts

IndustryBy Heather BlucherApril 30, 2019

Ever wonder what type of products are held in large cold storage facilities like Washington Cold Storage? This is not an unusual question, as most consumers don’t think in any great detail about how their cold products travel from the farm or production facility to market. To meet the growing demand for fresh and readily…

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Cold Chain Market Expected to More Than Double by 2025

IndustryBy Heather BlucherMarch 30, 2019

According to a study released this month by Grand View Research, it is anticipated that the cold chain market will more than double globally over the next six years and be worth $447.50 billion, a massive increase from the 2018 market size of $167.99 billion. Cold chain refers to the supply chain for temperature-sensitive products.…

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Cool New Solar Technology in Portable Cold Storage

TechnologyBy Heather BlucherFebruary 28, 2019

Exciting new technology in India is helping reduce waste and raise profits for farmers. The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) has successfully developed a cold storage unit that is portable and solar-powered — able to store up to 500 kilograms of produce from farmers and work off the grid in energy-deprived areas. India already…

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Is There Such a Thing As Too Much Cheese?

InventoryBy Heather BlucherJanuary 28, 2019

As much as America loves its cheese, there are approximately 1.4 billion pounds of excess American, cheddar and other kinds of cheese piling up in cold storage facilities across the country, breaking records since federal record-keeping began nearly a century ago, according to NPR. Producers fear the stockpile could continue to grow unless the market…

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2018 Holiday Hours for Washington Cold Storage

Company News & UpdatesBy Heather BlucherDecember 18, 2018

Just like that, the holidays are upon us, and we want to take the time in this busy season to wish everyone Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Please enjoy the holiday, and stay safe out there wherever your travels may take you. As we close out 2018, we want to reflect on the…

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Cold Storage Continues to Grow With No Sign of Slowing Down

IndustryBy Heather BlucherNovember 30, 2018

If you have been watching the trends or have read our recent blog posts, you may have noticed the demand for cold storage space is increasing, meaning the need to refrigerate or freeze more and more products en route to retail locations and other consumer endpoints is only growing. A Global Perspective If you look…

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For Investors, the Cold Storage Industry Is Hot, Hot, Hot

IndustryBy Heather BlucherOctober 31, 2018

Investors have taken notice of the cold storage industry, and many believe the time to invest is now. With international tariff issues keeping more stock on hand and direct-to-consumer food deliveries increasing, facilities are testing their limits on storage. Cold storage spaces have become an integral part of the supply chain for perishable goods, and…

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Pork Bellies and Chicken Feet Pile Up As Cold Storage Stock Increases

InventoryBy Jason BoistureSeptember 30, 2018

Occasionally in this space, we take a look at the cold storage stock numbers provided each month by the United States Department of Agriculture’s National Agriculture Statistics Service. But this month, we thought it would be interesting to get a slightly different take, in video form, from Michael Nepveux, an economist with the American Farm…

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