The concept of cold storage is not a new one. Since ancient times, people have been chilling food in order to preserve it, using natural means like frigid streams or underground pits. However, modern cold storage technology has only been on the rise for the last couple centuries. It all started around 1800, when an […]
Blast freezing plays an incredibly important role in the food industry. It keeps products safe for consumption and protects them from quality degradation. But how exactly does it work? Let’s take a closer look at the science behind blast freezing. Simply put, blast freezing is just a very rapid freezing process. Blast freezers use extremely […]
In the last century, climate controlled warehouses like ours have become increasingly important thanks to the rise of the frozen food industry. Without organizations like Minnesota Freezer Warehouse Company, consumers would have access to only a fraction of the food products currently available in any given grocery store. Frozen storage has greatly increased the food […]
Like all aspects of the medical industry, food and agriculture can negatively or positively affect the well-being of consumers depending on the quality of product. Foodborne illnesses, low quality nutrition, exposure to pesticides, spoiled food, and much more are all potential factors that we battle at every turn in the food and agriculture industry. As […]
The advanced technology we use to store foods today allows communities across the country to have year-round access to seasonal items, exotic foods, location-specific foods, and long-term storage of meats, dairy products, fruits, vegetables, prepared foods, breads, and more. Because of the wide range of capabilities large-scale storage warehouses provide, even remote areas in the […]
In the past few months, reported increases in incidents of foodborne illnesses have forced the food industry and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to examine safety practices. Investigations have revealed a large number of issues that contributed to foodborne illnesses outbreaks, from growing practices to transportation and storage. The CDC estimates that […]
When it comes to food stored in refrigerated, frozen, and dry environments, keeping the climate under control and consistent is the most important factor in maintaining food safety standards. If the power flowing to a climate-control system is lost, stored food can quickly lose quality and consumption safety. With Minnesota Freezer Warehouse Company, you can […]
Since humans learned to hunt, gather, and cook food, we’ve searched for healthy, effective ways to preserve those food items. Today, we have more advanced technology for food preservation than we’ve ever had before. From freeze drying to refrigeration, our modern food storage capabilities allow us to have access to the greatest food variety, flavor, […]
Maintaining food quality from farm to shelf is a critical aspect of food safety on a commercial level. Not only does this include containment in food-grade climate-controlled facilities during storage periods, it also includes temperature and climate control during food transportation. Minnesota Freezer Warehouse Company provides comprehensive cold storage in the Upper Midwest meeting industrial […]
As a local and global company, Minnesota Freezer Warehouse Company strives to protect the safety of our communities and our customers worldwide. We manage over 100,000 orders each year, moving more than 35,000 truckloads and over 15,000,000 pounds by rail. Our large-scale temperature-controlled shipping and cold storage services demand a smoothly operating network at all […]
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