cold storage warehouse
A refrigerated facility for storage of perishable goods while between the supplier and the retailer.
A cold storage warehouse is a refrigerated or deep-freeze storage facility for perishable goods such as fruits, vegetables, meats, beverages, and tobacco. It maintains a controlled interior temperature as low as -25°C to prevent rotting, sprouting, insect damage, and other forms of degradation. While storage in a cold environment is often necessary for logistical reasons, cold storage also enables seasonal agricultural products to be distributed to retailers across a much longer season or possibly year-round.
The temperature in a cold storage warehouse depends on the type of product stored there. These facilities require very effective insulation and an uninterrupted power supply.
Refrigerated and deep-freeze storage are both included. The appropriate temperature follows the stored product; the cited low temperature is not a universal operating requirement for every cold warehouse.
