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Why Warehouse Locations Matter to Your Business

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When it comes to shipping frozen foods, timing is vital. The journey from the production facility to the customer’s doorstep involves a delicate balance of logistics, timing, and temperature control. One of the key factors that determine the success of delivering frozen goods lies in the strategic placement of warehouses along the supply chain. In this blog post, we’ll explore why warehouse locations are vital for shipping frozen foods, with a specific focus on the critical requirement of delivering these products as soon as possible so the products do not perish. 

Timely Delivery: The Three-Day Rule:

The “three-day rule” is a widely accepted guideline in the frozen food industry, stating that frozen products should be delivered to customers within three days of shipping. This rule is based on several factors, including the recommended shelf life of frozen foods and the need to maintain the cold chain. By adhering to this timeframe, companies ensure that customers receive their frozen goods while they are still in optimal condition and safe for consumption.

Reducing Transit Time:

The Three-Day Rule helps explain why strategic warehouse placement is instrumental in shipping frozen foods. When warehouses are strategically located closer to production facilities and distribution centers, the overall travel distance of the frozen goods is minimized. This reduction in transit time helps maintain the required low temperatures, ensuring the products remain frozen throughout the journey. By optimizing warehouse locations, companies can significantly improve the efficiency and speed of their frozen food delivery operations.

eGourmet is uniquely equipped to meet these requirements with 5 locations across the United States, ensuring all products are able to be delivered anywhere in the continental United States within 3 days. Our locations in Portland, Oregon and Fresno, California allow 2 day delivery anywhere on the west coast. Our eastern locations in Ohio and North Carolina allow 2 day delivery anywhere on the east coast. Lastly, our headquarters in the heart of the Midwest,  Kansas City, Kansas, provides 2 day delivery anywhere in the central United States. 

To find out more about our strategically placed locations and how eGourmet Solutions can help your company ship efficiently and accurately, contact us now!

5 Things You Didn’t Know Needed Cold Storage

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When most people think of cold storage, they think of perishable foods like frozen meals, fruit and raw meat. While this is definitely true, these are not the only things cold storage is good for! Welcome back to Ice Cold Insights: the eGourmet Solutions blog, where we talk about things you probably never knew you needed! Today’s topic is cold storage, and trust us when we say that you are about to learn 5 #IcyTruths about things you didn’t know needed cold storage! 

1. Medication

Many medications, especially those that are used to treat conditions like arthritis or vaccines for diseases like COVID-19, need to be stored in cold temperatures. In the case of the COVID-19 vaccine, cold temperatures are a must because of the mRNA in the vaccine, which easily breaks down and becomes unstable and ineffective if not stored properly. So, if you’ve had a vaccine, you’ve encountered the concept of cold storage! 

2. Cosmetics 

Oh, the things we do for beauty! Did you know that some of your favorite cosmetics actually need cold storage to keep them fresh and effective? Things like facemasks, lipstick and cologne all need cold storage to ensure they don’t dry out or to keep bacteria at bay. For example, heat causes the oils in lipstick to go bad and become unusable.    

3. Candles 

Candles are a popular item that many people love to have in their homes. But did you know that candles need to be stored in a cool place to keep them fresh and functional? Keeping candles in cold storage helps keep the candle’s scent from becoming weak, keeps the candle from warping due to heat and can increase the burn time. 

4. Nuts and Seeds

Nuts and seeds are packed with healthy fats and nutrients, but they can also go rancid pretty quickly if they’re not stored correctly. Storing them in the fridge or freezer can help to extend their shelf life and keep them from going bad. Plus, they taste extra delicious when they’re nice and cold! 

5. Wine

Now, we’re not saying that you need to chill all your wine, but some wines benefit from being stored in cold temperatures. For example, white wines, sparkling wines, and rosé are best stored in the fridge. The cold temperature helps to preserve their flavors and aromas, and keeps them from spoiling too quickly. 

So there you have it, folks! Five things you probably never knew needed cold storage. Remember, sometimes the coolest things are the ones you least expect. Stay cool, and don’t forget to #StayChill!