For centuries, humans have practiced various food preservation techniques. Preservation methods like salting, drying, or pickling were used even before the knowledge that pathogens invisible to the naked eye such as bacteria and viruses could be foodborne. Today, we have extensive technologies capable of preserving food products at their peak for long periods of time. […]
As 2020 begins, we mark the end of our 100th year anniversary as a cold storage warehouse company. We take pride in our history as a family-owned climate-controlled storage provider and our continued dedication to protecting the cold chain and promoting the constant improvement of food safety worldwide. Since our foundation in 1919, Minnesota Freezer […]
Throughout the history of food production and storage, cold temperatures have proven the most effective in preventing spoilage and foodborne illnesses. Since the use of ice harvested in arctic regions going back as far as the early 1800s, cold storage warehousing has advanced into a highly developed system using sophisticated equipment. For cold food storage […]
The United States is a very large country, both geographically and demographically. Because of this, it’s critical that we are able to support a national system of goods, transportation and storage, from coast to coast for a wide range of industries. When it comes to the food industry, however, supporting this system of transport and […]
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 […]
Organic methods of production are quickly becoming a major contender across all areas of the food industry, including packaging, shipping, and storage. At Minnesota Freezer Warehouse Company, we’re committed to providing climate-controlled warehouse storage to maintain food quality and safety standards for frozen refrigerated, and dry goods. With over 15,000,000 lbs of perishable goods passing […]
When it comes to maintaining food safety in the U.S., the FDA and other regulatory organizations are vigilant in overseeing all aspects of the production process from the farm to the home refrigerator. Food storage and transportation are critical parts of this process, and without the strict regulations placed on commercial, transportation, and residential food […]
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, […]
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