How does Americold ensure food safety in its facilities?

Food Safety and product integrity is a critical component in how we support our customers. Americold complies with regulations from FDA, USDA, as well as state and local requirements. Each of our sites must be in compliance with the requirements contained within the Food Safety Modernization Act. To provide oversight within the company, Americold employs a Corporate Director, Food Safety who provides training and enforces compliance across Americold’s network.  Many of our sites are SQF certified or regularly audited by a third party to ensure compliance. Find more information on our Food Safety page.

What ancillary/value-added services does Americold provide?

Americold offers a full range of ancillary/value-added services for its customers – the following are just a few examples: manifesting/take weights, slatting & de-slatting, manual order entry, USDA Services, case and each picking, aisle-ready pallet preparation, date stamping, light processing, blast freezing, and tempering. Discover more by clicking here . We can develop new processes and services to compliment your products as well – you have only to ask.

Does Americold lease or own its facilities?

Americold primarily owns its facilities, though in some cases Americold provides staff for customer-owned facilities or leases buildings if that’s a better fit for a specific program or location. Learn more about our sites on our Facilities page.