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LEASING COLD STORAGE TO STORE FRUIT

Agricultural production and distribution of fresh, natural products can be associated with numerous logistical and organisational challenges as modern consumers expect the fruit they purchase to be in optimal condition. To deliver the maximum freshness and minimise waste, growers and distributors increasingly rely on refrigerated containers with a stand-alone refrigeration capacity.

Adopting the use of cold containers can positively impact your bottom line and allow your company to serve a wider geographic area. Here are a few common questions about reefer containers and how they serve businesses operating within the food industry:

What are the main benefits of leasing temperature-controlled containers to store fruit?

Agricultural produce can be vulnerable to fast decay, especially during the hot summer months. Depending on the type of fruit and time of the year, growers must often place freshly picked produce into cold storage as soon as possible to avoid compromising its quality.

Spacewise Containers have been designed with a temperature range between – 30 degrees and + 35 degrees Celsius, making them ideal for housing a wide range of products. Since they are portable, it's often possible to place them conveniently close to the harvest location. Given that fruit is generally seasonal, companies in this sector need a reliable and cost-effective way to increase storage capacity for short periods. That's why we have developed leasing terms specifically with the food industry in mind.

Using containers to give your business a temporary capacity boost

In addition to their ability to maintain low temperatures and their unmatched mobility, refrigerated containers have several other distinct advantages over traditional storage facilities.

• Firstly, cold containers can provide an uninterrupted power supply and be deployed in remote locations.
• Loading and unloading fruit is very simple thanks to internal lights and a tilted entry ramp, while the containers can be locked and are weather, theft, and vermin resistant.
• The container temperature can be monitored remotely to help protect the quality of its cargo.
• Finally, containers can be leased on a temporary basis, helping food distribution companies offset the impact of the fluctuating market demands.

Which containers are best suited for fruit storage?

Spacewise containers are manufactured in three practical sizes, with lengths of 10ft, 20ft, and 40ft. Commercial farms more commonly use larger sizes during peak periods. However, even our smallest units are deceptively spacious and helpful to individual growers.

Before you lease a container, you should carefully analyse your unique needs and available on-site space. Our helpful team is always on hand to offer you help and advice.