Speculative Cold Storage is Hot
Growing demand for refrigerated cold storage space, along with increasing investor interest and better understanding of how to build these facilities, is spurring speculative cold storage development. Today, retrofitting traditional warehouses may be an advantageous way to capitalize on the …
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New Processing Site Ensures Safety to Workers, Jobs to Community
Earlier this year, Meat + Poultry Magazine reported that meat processors and food distributors were investing from under $1 million to almost $400 million into renovating existing operations or building new facilities. For meat and poultry processing more than 20 …
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Design Improves Supply Chains for Processors & Distributors
The COVID-19 pandemic created bottlenecks and backlogs in protein processing supply chains. As processors look to meet demand in 2021, possibly on the other side of the pandemic, they have an opportunity to re-imagine their business models and make necessary …
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Building Management Systems Keeps Operating at Peak Efficiency for US Foods
An HVAC system can account for 44% of a commercial office building’s energy consumption.1 So, the potential of saving an average of 30%1 was part of the reason US Foods (USF)-Manassas chose to integrate its HVAC system with a Building …
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How Rail Docks Add Value to Your Building
When it comes to transporting goods from Point A to Point B, how the product moves and along what mode is essential in determining if your company’s current process is effective and cost efficient. Ask yourself, is your current supply …
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Keep Quality, Cut Cost
School’s back in session and one classroom tenet is simple: if there’s any doubt or confusion, don’t hesitate to ask a question. The same principle applies to food processors, warehouse operators and distributors. For those experiencing extraordinarily fast growth— or …
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