Horticulture & Agriculture Cold Room Solutions
Bespoke agriculture and horticulture businesses, like farmers, growers, distributors, and florists, rely on efficient logistics and cold storage systems to transport and process high volumes of product before they perish.
For cold storage solutions designed bespoke with the challenges of this industry in mind, speak to the MTCSS team today.
Agriculture refrigeration systems
To keep fruit, vegetables, flowers, and plants in the best possible condition, agriculture and horticulture businesses could consider one or a combination of multiple elements, including:
- Ambient areas for processing
- Temperature-controlled room accessories, like a high-speed door
Chiller cold rooms, also known as walk-in cold rooms, are designed to reliably maintain temperatures between +1°C and +8°C for the safe storage of perishable goods like food, flowers, plants, and seeds.
Freezer cold rooms, also referred to as walk-in freezers, are built from freezer-specific 100mm PIR cold room panels to enable businesses to store frozen meat, fruits, and vegetables at temperatures of -1°C to -40°C.
If you require both a chiller and freezer cold room to store your products, a dual-compartment cold room could help you save on space!
Made up of multiple temperature-controlled spaces, dual- or multi-compartment solutions mean businesses have access to any combination of spaces required, including:
- Two chillers
- Two freezer rooms
- A mix of cooled and frozen temperatures (one of each)
For handling and processing spaces that need to remain within set parameters of +10°C or above, air-conditioned ambient areas are ideal.
Reasons for use can include:
- Temperature control of picker packing, loading, and unloading spaces
- Worker safety and comfort
- Regulatory and cold chain compliance
- Pest control
Benefits of horticulture refrigeration
- Can be installed new or retrofit existing areas with cold room refrigeration/ freezer panels
- Maintains the quality and lifespan of perishable goods
- More energy efficient and accessible than commercial fridges and freezers
- Can add remote-monitoring temperature alarms for added peace of mind
- Can be combined with dual- or multi-compartment rooms
Who needs agriculture refrigeration services?
- Met cold storage
- Crop cold storage
- Abattoirs
- Arable and pastoral farmers
- Specialised growers
- Food processing
How to choose the right cold storage for horticulture and agriculture
The right storage for food and plant businesses like yours will likely be based on multiple, bespoke factors that you need to consider before you find a suitable solution.
This includes:
- What temperatures do you need to maintain?
Knowing if you need frozen, chilled, or controlled ambient temperatures based on the goods you handle is essential for investment in the right temperature-controlled solution.
- How much stock do you need to store?
Very large quantities will require larger storage solutions, while smaller arrays of goods are easier to store in smaller storage areas.
To futureproof your business, we recommend considering your largest current stock storage needs and adding on an extra 5-10%.
- Do you use wheeled machinery frequently?
If your team relies on pallets and forklifts to move stock, this needs to be taken into account.
Failure to do so can lead to recommendations of cold storage solutions that cannot withstand common wear and tear without damage and experience early failure.
Knowing this also helps us to recommend appropriate accessories, like cold room shelving.
For an accurate quote, contact the experienced team at MTCSS with this information.
Running costs for farm produce storage
The biggest running cost drivers for agricultural/horticultural sites across the UK are predominantly energy usage and maintenance.
Opting for a purpose-built refrigeration or freezer cold room can go a long way to benefit your business by:
- Reducing energy consumption – Running one cold room can be comparatively much more cost-effective than multiple domestic or commercial units.
- Improved storage capacity – By designing your own storage option, you can ensure goods are stored effectively, maximising potential capacity.
- Stopping refrigerated air leakage – Which leads to increased refrigeration requirements and overworked refrigeration units.
- Smoother workflows, including socking and restocking – Something that limits the loss of refrigerated air and stops hotspots.
MTCSS can also assist with routine refurbishment and maintenance – keeping your chosen cold room working efficiently for as long as possible.
So, whether you need some minor repairs, a regular maintenance schedule, or full refurbishment, MTCSS can help.
Why Choose MTCSS For Your Agriculture and Horticulture Cold Rooms?
MTCSS have worked with a range of companies over the years, including farmers in the Midlands, growers in the North West and fruit & veg distributors in the London area.
After installing a range of cold rooms and ambient areas for companies within the agriculture and horticulture industry, we understand the importance of providing a solution which is bespoke to your agriculture and horticulture business.
To work with the MTCSS team to create a cold storage solution that improves productivity, processes, and protects your products, please get in touch! You can call us on 01886 833 381, email sales@mtcss.co.uk, or fill in our enquiry form and we’ll get back to you.
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