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Central Cold Storage: Facility Specs, Certifications, and How to Contact Us

Looking for 'Central cold storage'? Get Central Valley Cold Storage's facility specs, certifications, storage programs, and how to request a quote.

Quick Answer: What “Central Cold Storage” Refers To

“Central cold storage” is often a navigational search. It most commonly refers to Central Valley Cold Storage — a refrigerated facility in Madera, CA with 254,000 sq ft of space, 50 million pounds of capacity, and five independently controlled storage bays.

Facility Overview

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 and 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

Food Safety Certifications and Compliance

Certifications reduce risk for food producers and help meet buyer and retailer requirements. CVCS is SQF and CCOF certified, FDA registered, and FSMA compliant — meeting the major bar for commercial food-safety procurement.

Inventory System and Portal

Real-time inventory visibility supports planning and traceability. CVCS’s customer portal supports reserving space, scheduling inbound and outbound movements, and running reports — reducing manual record-keeping and compliance burden.

Requesting a Quote

Provide product type, volume, required temperature and humidity program, and inbound/outbound schedule. Request a quote here. See the full CVCS story or facility details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where is central cold storage located?
Madera Airport Industrial Park, California’s Central Valley.

Q: Is it SQF certified?
Yes — SQF and CCOF certified, FDA registered, FSMA compliant.

Q: How big is the facility?
254,000 sq ft; 50 million pounds of capacity.

Q: Does the facility offer organic cold storage?
Yes — fumigation-free at 28 °F / 50 % humidity.

Q: How do I request a quote?
centralvalleycoldstorage.com/contact-us/

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Benefits of Our Cold Storage

Maintain Quality & Extend Market Window

Advanced temperature and humidity controls preserve product quality and extend storage life up to two years.

Reduce Spoilage
and Risk
Our environment helps limit spoilage, infestation, and food safety risks.
Certified & Compliant Facility
Operating with SQF and CCOF certifications and FDA compliance, we uphold industry food safety standards.
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Our Services

Long and short term refrigerated cold storage tailored to the most optimal conditions for fresh and organic produce.

General Storage

Retain quality and integrity for up to 2 years
34 degrees / 50% humidity

Rehab Storage

Add moisture to produce previously in dry storage
34 degrees / 55% humidity

A wide view of a large, organized industrial warehouse with high racking and many pallets of stored goods.

finishing storage

Ideal conditions for finished products
36 degrees / 50% humidity

Organic storage

Ideal conditions for organic products
28 degrees / 50% humidity

Our State-of-the-Art Facility

  • 254,000 sq. ft., with a 50 million pound capacity
  • Multiple independently controlled temperature and humidity zones
  • Rigorous quality and inspection controls
  • 24/7 monitoring and advanced alarm systems for temperature fluctuations, fire, and intrusion, plus video surveillance
  • Fully compliant with FDA Food Safety Modernization Act requirements
  • Fully certified by SQF, CCOF and registered with the United States Food and Drug Administration.
  • Advanced, low-cost, environmentally friendly off-grid power, including a 1200kW solar array, and large-scale battery storage — the largest cold storage facility in the US to operate without any dependence on the electric grid.
  • Conveniently located in the Madera Airport Industrial Park in the heart of the Central Valley.

What Our Clients Say

"Keeping my nut harvest in cold storage gives me greater control over when I sell because there’s no loss of quality or weight if I wait for more favorable market conditions"
“Temperature control is a game-changer for us.”
“Friendly and personable team.”
“Efficient and timely loading and unloading”

Central Valley’s Premier Refrigerated Cold Storage Facility For Fresh and Organic Produce

Achieve up to 30-40% greater profits by maintaining the integrity of your crop, holding down storage and fumigation costs, and taking advantage of seasonal price premiums.

Protect your harvest and optimize your storage strategy.

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