In food production, product quality is measured by how well you preserve its quality at the moment of harvest.
What is the cold chain?
It means keeping the product at the appropriate temperature at every stage from harvest to consumer — storage, processing, dispatch. If a single link in the chain breaks, the whole chain breaks.
Where does the break occur?
- Product waiting in the receiving area.
- The transition between processing and storage.
- Door-open time during loading.
- Failure to pre-cool the dispatch vehicle.
Invisible damage
When the cold chain is broken, the product does not spoil immediately; its shelf life shortens. The damage becomes apparent once it reaches the consumer.
How is it protected?
- Physically shortening the receiving → processing → storage flow.
- Continuously monitoring and recording warehouse temperatures.
- Pre-cooling dispatch vehicles.
- Planning loading times to reduce how long doors stay open.
Traceability
A cold chain without temperature records is nothing more than a claim. Measuring is the first step towards protection.
You can visit our facilities page for details on our storage infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions
At what temperature does a cold store operate?
It varies by product group; every product has its own optimum range.
What happens once the chain is broken?
The product may not spoil straight away, but its shelf life shortens and quality declines.
What should be done during dispatch?
The vehicle must be pre-cooled, loading carried out quickly, and temperature records kept.
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