Food processing
Chilling, freezing & storage for processors, packers and exporters
From dairy and ready-meals to bakery and produce, ColdMatch sources audited refrigeration partners for the full processing-to-export chain.
Key challenges
- Hitting blast-freeze and chill times without quality loss
- Energy cost volatility across high-tariff regions
- BRCGS, HACCP and retailer-specific audits
ColdMatch solutions
- Integrated chill + freeze tunnels
- NH₃ / CO₂ central plants with heat recovery
- IoT temperature traceability for retailer audits
Typical projects & capex
| Project type | Capex range |
|---|---|
| Bakery chiller line | $0.3M – $1.5M |
| Dairy cold storage | $1M – $6M |
| Ready-meal blast & store | $2M – $10M |
Frequently asked questions — Food processing
How fast can ColdMatch shortlist suppliers for a food processing project?+
Timing depends on scope. For projects of USD 250,000 or more, the ColdMatch team reviews the brief, contacts suitable suppliers on your behalf and presents their responses in an organized format; supplier introductions happen only after the team approves them.
Which certifications do food cold-chain suppliers need?+
HACCP, BRCGS and ISO 22000 are standard. Export-oriented facilities often add FDA (US), Halal or Kosher depending on target markets.
Can ColdMatch support multi-temperature food facilities?+
Yes — chilled, frozen, blast-freezer and ambient zones can be combined in one project brief and tendered as a single turnkey scope.
What is the typical capex for a 5,000 m³ frozen food warehouse?+
Turnkey capex usually ranges from $1.4M to $2.4M depending on region, automation level and refrigeration technology. Use the project cost estimator to refine your number.