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How CORE X Partners Serves Food Manufacturing Cold Storage Needs

 

Food manufacturers often stare down unique cold storage challenges that go far beyond simply finding freezer space. From managing seasonal production surges to meeting strict regulatory requirements, food manufacturers need cold storage partners who understand their operational challenges and can adapt accordingly.

CORE X Partners has built its network to serve food manufacturers across multiple temperature zones and product categories. Here’s how the company addresses the distinct needs of food manufacturing operations.

Temperature Zones CORE X Partners Handles for Food Manufacturers

Food manufacturers rarely need just one temperature zone. Most require a combination of frozen, cooler, and dry storage capabilities to handle different product lines and stages of production.

Frozen Storage (-20°F to 0°F): CORE X Partners facilities accommodate everything from individually quick-frozen (IQF) vegetables to bulk frozen proteins. Each location maintains precise temperature controls with continuous monitoring systems that provide the documentation food manufacturers need for quality assurance and regulatory compliance.

Cooler Storage (32°F to 40°F) For fresh dairy products, prepared foods, and items requiring refrigerated but not frozen conditions, CORE X Partners’ cooler spaces provide the consistent temperatures essential for maintaining product integrity throughout the distribution chain.

Dry Storage Capabilities Many food manufacturers also need ambient temperature storage for ingredients, packaging materials, or finished goods that don’t require refrigeration. CORE X Partners facilities can accommodate these needs alongside temperature-controlled storage, simplifying logistics for manufacturers with diverse product portfolios.

Food Manufacturing Partnership Example

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CORE X Partners serves food manufacturers producing a wide range of products. One example is the partnership with Tillamook, where CORE X Partners serves as their strategic distribution partner for premium ice cream products. As their anchor customer at CORE X CROWN, the facility handles their frozen products with meticulous attention to detail, including careful temperature control and quick turnaround during peak seasons. This partnership demonstrates CORE X Partners’ ability to work closely with food manufacturers to understand their unique operational needs and support their strategic growth initiatives.

Food manufacturers value the flexibility in handling varying lot sizes and production schedules, something that can be challenging with larger, more rigid cold storage providers.

Compliance Support for Food Manufacturing Requirements

Food manufacturers operate under strict regulatory oversight, and their cold storage partners must support these compliance requirements. CORE X Partners facilities maintain the certifications and documentation systems that food manufacturers need.

FDA Compliance All CORE X Partners facilities operate in accordance with FDA food safety regulations, including proper temperature monitoring, sanitation protocols, and documentation requirements that support clients’ compliance efforts.

HACCP Support CORE X Partners understands that many food manufacturers operate under Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) systems, and operational procedures are designed to support these critical control points without disrupting the manufacturer’s quality management systems.

Documentation and Traceability The warehouse management systems provide detailed record-keeping that food manufacturers require for lot tracking, temperature history, and inventory management. This documentation supports both regulatory compliance and quality assurance programs.

Operational Flexibility That Food Manufacturers Need

Food manufacturing operations rarely follow predictable patterns.

Seasonal Adaptation Many food manufacturers experience significant seasonal variation in production volumes. CORE X Partners facilities can accommodate these fluctuations without requiring long-term commitments to space that manufacturers may not need year-round.

Production Schedule Alignment CORE X Partners works directly with manufacturing schedules to ensure that receiving and shipping align with production timelines. This coordination is particularly important for manufacturers with just-in-time production models or those managing multiple product lines.

Custom Handling Requirements Different food products require different handling approaches. CORE X Partners teams work with manufacturers to establish specific protocols for their products, whether that involves special stacking requirements, lot segregation, or particular shipping procedures.

Partnership Approach with Food Manufacturers

Food manufacturers need cold storage partners who understand their business, not just vendors providing space. The regional operators—Partnering Regional Operators (PROs)—bring decades of experience working with food manufacturing operations.

Direct Communication Rather than working through layers of corporate management, food manufacturers work directly with facility operators who understand their specific needs and can make decisions quickly when operational adjustments are needed.

Problem-Solving Focus When challenges arise – whether it’s a production surge, a shipping delay, or a quality issue – the teams work collaboratively with manufacturers to find solutions rather than simply applying standard policies.

Growth Support As food manufacturers expand their operations or launch new product lines, CORE X Partners can accommodate their evolving cold storage needs across its network of facilities, providing consistency even as their requirements change.

Getting Started with CORE X Partners

Food manufacturers evaluating cold storage partners should consider not just space and temperature capabilities, but also the operational flexibility and industry understanding that comes with a true partnership approach.

The regional operators bring specific experience with food manufacturing operations and understand the unique challenges these companies face.

Food manufacturers looking for a cold storage partner who understands their operational realities and can adapt to their specific needs can explore how CORE X Partners can support their business.

Contact CORE X Partners to learn more about food manufacturing capabilities and explore how the partnership approach might benefit operations.