# National Cold Storage Operators - Facility Database Summary

**Date Compiled:** 2026-02-11
**Total Facilities:** 213

## Database File
`/Users/max/.openclaw/workspace/postharvest/national-operators-cold-storage.csv`

## Target Companies Covered

### 1. **Lineage Logistics** (400+ facilities globally)
- **Facilities in database:** 60+
- **Coverage:** Major US regions, port locations, fresh produce facilities
- **Key locations:** California (Manteca, Long Beach, Oakland), Texas (McAllen, Dallas-Fort Worth), Washington (Tacoma, Seattle), Pennsylvania (Allentown, Hazleton), Georgia (Albany, Atlanta, Savannah)
- **Specialties:** Automated warehouses, fresh produce (Lineage Fresh), port-centric facilities

### 2. **Americold** (239+ facilities globally)
- **Facilities in database:** 50+
- **Coverage:** Regional Consolidation Centers, state-level networks
- **Key locations:** Allentown PA, Atlanta GA, Carthage MO, City of Industry CA, Clearfield UT, Rochelle IL
- **Includes:** Cloverleaf Cold Storage (acquired), AGRO Merchants locations, PortFresh facilities
- **Specialties:** Regional consolidation, multi-temperature storage, produce handling

### 3. **United States Cold Storage** (40+ facilities in 13 states)
- **Facilities in database:** 15+
- **Coverage:** 12 states
- **States:** California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Nebraska, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia
- **Key locations:** McDonough GA (expanding), Richmond VA, Arlington TX, Bethlehem PA

### 4. **Henningsen Cold Storage** (10-11 facilities)
- **Facilities in database:** 10 (complete coverage)
- **Locations:** Portland OR (2), Forest Grove OR, Salem OR, Gresham OR, Kent WA, Richland WA, Twin Falls ID, Grand Forks ND, Stillwell OK, Scranton PA
- **Specialty:** Fresh produce, fruit storage

### 5. **AGRO Merchants Group** (7+ USA locations - now part of Americold)
- **Facilities in database:** 3
- **Key locations:** Pedricktown NJ, Atlanta NE GA, Mullica Hill NJ
- **Specialty:** Fresh produce, port facilities, protein processing

### 6. **Cloverleaf Cold Storage** (20+ facilities - acquired by Americold)
- **Facilities in database:** 12+
- **Coverage:** Midwest and Southeast
- **Key locations:** Mankato MN, Sioux City IA, Columbus OH, Napoleon OH, Chesapeake VA
- **Notes:** 140 million cubic feet capacity, merged with Zero Mountain

### 7. **Preferred Freezer Services** (37-40 facilities - now part of Lineage)
- **Facilities in database:** 15+
- **States:** NJ, FL, GA, IL, MA, PA, TX, VA, WA, CA, NY
- **Key locations:** Woodbridge NJ, Hialeah FL, Houston TX, Dallas TX, Portsmouth VA
- **Specialty:** Seafood, frozen foods

### 8. **Interstate Warehousing** (8+ facilities)
- **Facilities in database:** 10+ (complete coverage)
- **Locations:** Joliet IL, Hamilton OH, Denver CO, Anderson IN, Franklin IN, Kingman AZ, Murfreesboro TN, Newport News VA
- **Parent:** Tippmann Group

## Regional Operators Included

### Washington State (Apple/Cherry Country)
- **10+ specialized fruit operators** from Federal Register 2025 listings
- Washington Fruit & Produce Co. (Yakima)
- Yakima Fruit & Cold Storage
- Kershaw Fruit & Cold Storage
- Jenks Bros (Royal City)
- McDougall & Sons (Wenatchee)
- Matson Fruit Company (Selah)
- Manson Growers
- Legacy Fruit Packers (Wapato)
- JackAss Mt. Ranch (Pasco)

### Michigan (Apple/Cherry)
- Michigan Natural Storage (Grand Rapids, 8M+ cu ft)
- Traverse Cold Storage (Traverse City, 116k sq ft)

### Florida (Citrus)
- RealCold (Ormond Beach, Lakeland)
- Florida Freezer (Miami, North Fort Myers)
- CWI Logistics (Central Florida)

### Georgia (Peach/Blueberry)
- Georgia Cold Storage (IARW member)
- MEDLOG (Savannah Port)
- Lineage Savannah (220k sq ft, 1.4M lbs daily capacity)

### Oregon (Cherry/Berry)
- Hood River Cherry Company

### California
- San Diego Cold Storage
- Multiple Lineage Fresh facilities (produce-focused)

## Database Structure
CSV Format with fields:
- Company
- Website
- Country
- Region (State)
- Primary Fruit/Product Type
- Rooms (10+, Automated, Port, etc.)
- Address
- Phone
- Source

## Coverage Statistics

### By Company Type:
- **National operators:** 8 major companies
- **Regional fruit specialists:** 12+ companies
- **Total unique locations:** 213

### By Commodity Focus:
- **Fresh Produce (general):** 80+ facilities
- **Apple/Pear/Cherry:** 25+ facilities
- **Citrus:** 15+ facilities
- **Berries:** 10+ facilities
- **General Cold Storage:** 80+ facilities

### By State Coverage:
- **California:** 25+ facilities
- **Washington:** 25+ facilities
- **Texas:** 20+ facilities
- **Pennsylvania:** 15+ facilities
- **Florida:** 15+ facilities
- **Georgia:** 15+ facilities
- **Oregon:** 12+ facilities
- **+35 additional states covered**

### By Capacity Indicators:
- **Port facilities:** 25+
- **10+ room facilities:** 180+
- **Automated facilities:** 5+
- **Regional consolidation centers:** 6

## Data Sources
- Company websites (Lineage, Americold, USCOLD, Henningsen, etc.)
- Federal Register 2025 (Washington fruit handlers)
- Refrigerated & Frozen Foods Magazine
- Industry directories (Racklify, MapQuest, GCCA)
- Trade publications (The Packer, Food Logistics, Business Wire)
- Business intelligence platforms (LeadIQ, RocketReach)

## Fresh Produce Focus
**Primary fruit storage capabilities identified:**
- Apples & Pears (Washington, Michigan)
- Cherries (Washington, Oregon, Michigan)
- Citrus (Florida, California, Georgia)
- Berries (California, Oregon, Washington, Georgia)
- Grapes (California)
- Avocados (California ports)
- Peaches (Georgia, South Carolina)
- Stone fruit (California, Washington)

## Quality Indicators
- **USDA certified facilities:** Multiple
- **PRIMUS certified:** Multiple
- **IARW members:** Multiple
- **BRC/HACCP certified:** Multiple (AGRO Merchants, Henningsen)
- **Facility sizes:** 100k+ sq ft to multi-million cubic feet
- **10+ room facilities:** Primary filter applied

## Notes
- Database prioritizes facilities with 10+ rooms or significant capacity
- Fresh produce capabilities identified where available
- Many large operators have "network" entries where specific addresses not available
- Port facilities highlighted for import/export capability
- Automated facilities noted for technological advancement

## Next Steps for Enhancement
1. Add specific pallet capacities where available
2. Identify controlled atmosphere (CA) storage capabilities
3. Cross-reference with USDA cold storage reports
4. Add contact names and direct facility phone numbers
5. Verify operational status (some acquisitions may have rebranded)
6. Add GPS coordinates for mapping
7. Identify SmartFresh/1-MCP treatment capabilities
8. Note organic certification status
9. Add rail service availability
10. Document specific temperature zones available