Ambient Temperature in Chilled Storage and Distribution Introduction In the world of chilled storage and distribution, understanding ambient temperature stands as a cornerstone of our operations at Edwards Transport. In this blog post, we will guide you through the concept of ambient temperature, the difference from room temperature, and how we, at Edwards Transport, uphold the optimal temperature range to keep our stored products in…
Controlling the temperature of frozen foods is the most important aspect during storage and transportation. The safety, quality and lifetime of frozen food products all depend on the correct temperature for frozen food storage. Here are the essentials and guidelines for the ideal temperature for frozen food storage, and how we can help you to ensure your products arrive safe with Edwards Transport. The Science…
What is the difference between air-conditioned storage and warehouse storage? This question is often asked by customers who are not sure what they need to store their items. To clear up confusion, we’ll explain what each type of storage should contain. Household items do not require air-conditioned storage. This type of storage is humidity controlled, temperature controlled to some extent and usually in high security.…
A business may instead choose to outsource product packing to a contract packing company, who would then pack the products for redistribution. The products would typically go straight to market from there. Contract Packaging can be a simple or complicated process, depending on the product packaging’s particulars, which can be very different across the retail, commercial, or trade industries. But why are contract packers helpful?…
For both food producers and food equipment manufacturers, it is vital that products follow a set process that guarantees safety for both production and consumption. Whilst different sectors within the food industry follow their own unique list of rules and regulations they all share the same goal: to provide food grade products. At Edwards Transport, our food grading and sampling facility provides customers with a…
Refrigerated Transport is a continuously growing industry with a rising demand for chilled or frozen items. Refrigerated transport uses special, temperature-controlled vehicles that transport produce that needs to be maintained at a certain temperature; these products can include dairy, meat, cosmetics, medicines, and even antiques. One of the many benefits of refrigerated transportation is that it contributes to ensuring that products remain at their optimum…
A lot of things can happen to products and produce when sitting in storage, moisture build up and extreme temperatures are common concerns. That’s why at Edwards Transport we offer temperature controlled storage solutions. This type of storage is ideal for items that need to be stored for longer periods of times or require being stored and a certain temperature. What is climate controlled storage?…
What is Temperature Controlled Storage? If you are thinking of putting items into storage, temperature-controlled storage solutions may be ideal for you. A temperature controlled-storage solution is a facility which controls the temperature of the building. At Edwards Transport, they have a fully racked facility with 13000 pallet capacity. Racks also come adjustable to give more diversity in what they can hold. Why do you…
There is a huge demand for produce and all manner of products to be efficiently and safely transported. With a lot of these products being temperature sensitive it’s vital that the right mode of transport is used. In order to ensure that the quality of products are maintained, the right mode of transport is needed. What is refrigerated transport and why is it so essential…
What is contract packing? Why do we need it, and what does it involve? Journey into the world of contract packing and let us explain what it’s all about. A business may decide rather than pack its products in-house, a manufacturer or retailer can outsource the job to a contract packing company (often called a contract packer). The contract packer then packs the products for…