Looking for Food Grade Warehousing

Cannonball Express Transportation

Author

April 18, 2018

Looking for Food Grade Warehousing

Of all the products that move across supply chains, food products require the most specialized care. Adhering to regulatory compliance also plays a big role in the storage of food products. These factors together can make finding food grade warehousing a real challenge.

Delivering safe, quality products is vital when, so it’s imperative to find a food storage warehouse that meets a high level of standards. Whether you require dry, refrigerated, or frozen storage, or you need all three, here’s a look at some of the most important factors that should be taken into consideration when choosing warehousing for food products.

Things to Consider When Looking for Food Grade Warehousing

AIB International Rating

The highest quality food warehouses have a superior AIB International Rating.

AIB International, or the American Institute of Baking, was created in 1919. Their mission is to ensure that food safety production capabilities are the highest quality. The highest quality food grade storage warehouses are in excellent standing with AIB International.

Excellent Physical Condition

The physical condition of the facility says a lot about its standards of storage. It should be well maintained, secure, and free of anything that has the potential to contaminate food and cause health issues, such as mold, pests, and bacteria.

Highly Sanitary and Hygienic

Food needs to be handled in the most sanitary and hygienic way possible. The facility itself, as well as its employees, should abide by the highest sanitary and hygiene standards.

Make sure:

  • ask about & inspect sanitation processes
  • learn about food handing processes
  • types of products that are used to clean and maintain the facility

A Proven Track Record

The most reputable food grade warehouses have a proven track record of success. They service and are in good standing with some of the most well-known food suppliers.

Cannonball Express Transportation

Since 1970, Cannonball Express Shipping Company has been providing top-of-the-line service at a reasonable rate. Based in Omaha, Nebraska, we provide nationwide refrigerated LTL services, as well as, local delivery services.

Nationwide Shipping Company Services:

  • Refrigerated LTL deliveries in the lower 48 states
  • Refrigerated Cross dock

Local Shipping Company Services:

  • Redelivery Services
  • Truckload & LTL Capabilities
  • PUP
  • Cross dock
  • Transload
  • Warehouse and Distribution capabilities from multiple Omaha Locations

Nebraska Warehouse One-Stop-Shop | TechnologyEnabled 3PL Value-Added Services Warehouse | Freight Broker | Logistics

Nebraska Warehouse doesn’t just help to facilitate your shipments, but we are truly a one-stop-shop solutions provider. Our services include:

Latest News

The latest information about our Omaha storage warehouse services

Mental Health Awareness in the Trucking Industry

Long hours on the road, irregular schedules, days or weeks of separation from those you...


More Details

April 23, 2025

Developing Resilient Supply Chains for Pharmaceuticals

In the pharma supply chain, you're not moving boxes of generic products around. You’re shipping...


More Details

April 9, 2025

Using Data Analytics for Better Fleet Management

As cliched as it might sound, data analytics has genuinely revolutionized many industries—fleet...


More Details

March 14, 2025

The Impact of Fuel Prices on Refrigerated Transportation Costs

We might not think about it often, but the global sale of perishable foods, pharmaceuticals,...


More Details

February 12, 2025

Emergency Preparedness in Refrigerated Shipping: Lessons from the LA Fires 

The 2025 LA fires have caused almost incomprehensible damage, including destroying thousands...


More Details

January 31, 2025

Why Winter is a Critical Time for Temperature-Sensitive Shipments

Winter brings below-freezing temperatures. Preparation for the shipping and logistics industries...


More Details

December 23, 2024

Top 5 Industries That Rely on Refrigerated Shipping

  Refrigerated transportation is a huge industry that serves many different sectors of...


More Details

November 18, 2024

Why Temperature-Controlled Shipping Is Essential During the Holiday Season

The shipping and e-commerce industries are busy like Santa’s workshop around the holiday...


More Details

October 29, 2024

Top Safety Tips for Truck Drivers: Keeping the Road Safe for Everyone

Truck drivers do a much-unnoticed service to the American and global economy. But without them,...


More Details

October 10, 2024

Top Industries That Rely on Reefer Transportation Services

Logistics professionals know all too well that not all products can ship on a regular trailer....


More Details

September 20, 2024