The Australian frozen food market size, according to IMARC Group’s research report, is expected to nearly double in the next decade, exhibiting a growth rate of 6.7%, while the Ready-to-Eat Meals sector in Australia is expected to grow in volume by 2.5%, according to Statistica.
Gearing up for this growth in customer demand, we at Americold are investing in and expanding our cold chain infrastructures in Australia and New Zealand, and globally. We are catalysing this market growth by supporting our customers’ businesses to cater to this expected surge in demand .
One of our key projects announced in Q4 2024 is the Prospect, Sydney facility expansion, which is currently under development and will open its doors for customer’s Freezer requirements from January 2026.
This AUD $55m new state-of-the-art temperature-controlled facility build will provide additional capacity to our current facility to service the NSW and wider Australian market.
With its prime location in the heart of Western Sydney, well connected to the arterial M4 and M7 motorways, the construction of this site is well underway and is expected to be completed by the close of 2025.
"We are gearing up our growth in our APAC region and enhancing our warehouse solutions, technology and capabilities, to support the current and future supply chain needs of our valued customers. When we hear our customers challenges, it becomes our shared goal to achieve a solution and deliver on a best-in-class service." says Diana Pavlovic, Vice President – Business Development at Americold.
The Americold team at Prospect, NSW welcomed George Chappelle, CEO at Americold, for a tour of the development site, as plans shape up for operations commencement in early 2026.
(Pictured L to R: Diana Pavlovic, VP Business Development APAC, Anthony Lenehan, Director, Project management APAC, Steven Holiday, GM Prospect, Doug Seccombe, MD APAC, Richard Winnall, President, International, George Chappelle, CEO and Frank Settineri, Director of Operations Prospect)
If you are seeking a trusted partner to support you plan for your growing business need for temperature-controlled solutions, reach out us at www.americold.com.au.