Quick Answer: What to Look for in California Cold Storage
The right California cold storage partner combines precise temperature and humidity control with food-safety certifications and real-time inventory visibility. Capacity, bay flexibility, and reliability — especially during peak harvest — are the differentiating factors that protect quality and profitability.
Central Valley Advantage for Produce and Nuts
Central Valley cold storage reduces transit time and helps preserve shelf-life for high-volume crops. Proximity to growing regions in Madera and surrounding areas means produce spends less time on the road before reaching controlled conditions.
Facility Specs
Central Valley Cold Storage is located at Madera Airport Industrial Park in California’s Central Valley. The facility offers 254,000 sq ft of refrigerated space, 50 million pounds of capacity, and five independently controlled storage bays — each with settable temperature and humidity. It is SQF and CCOF certified, FDA registered, and fully FSMA compliant, powered by an off‑grid 1,200 kW solar array with large‑scale battery backup.
Storage Programs with Set Points
| Program | Temperature | Humidity | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 34 °F | 50 % | Standard fresh produce |
| Rehab | 34 °F | 55 % | Moisture recovery after dry storage |
| Finishing | 36 °F | 50 % | Pre-shipment conditioning |
| Organic | 28 °F | 50 % | Certified organic / fumigation-free |
Organic Storage and Fumigation-Free Requirement
Fumigation-free storage supports organic requirements and protects higher-margin certified organic inventory. CVCS’s organic program is designed specifically for CCOF-certified commodities.
Inventory Management and Traceability
Automated inventory and real-time reporting reduce compliance risk and improve planning. The customer portal supports inbound/outbound scheduling and provides a single record of inventory status — critical for FSMA traceability requirements.
Requesting a Quote: What Affects Pricing
Quotes are driven by storage duration, volume, handling frequency, and condition requirements. Organic and finishing programs may carry different rates than general storage. View all cold storage services or request a quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is California cold storage used for?
Preserving fresh produce and organic commodities for transport or timed market sales.
Q: How big is Central Valley Cold Storage?
254,000 sq ft, 50M lb capacity, five independently controlled bays.
Q: Is the facility FSMA compliant?
Yes — SQF/CCOF certified, FDA registered, FSMA compliant.
Q: Do you store almonds and tree nuts?
The facility handles produce and nuts with programs suited to different commodities.
Q: How do I get pricing?
Contact CVCS with product type, volume, conditions, and schedule.
