Making It Snapfresh!
Did you know?
The estimated worth of the current Australian Frozen Food market is at USD 2,194.5 million by 2025 and within the decade, it is projected to reach a value of USD 6,060.5 million by 2035, which is nearly a tripling in value. (according to a report by Future Market Insights Inc.)
Frozen Ready Meals is considered as the Australian market's fast-paced growth driver with this category having risen to the top of the Australian frozen food industry, strongly influenced by the growing demand for quick, easy, and economical meal alternatives. Australians continue to struggle to balance their hectic work schedules, family duties, and social engagements, which leads these consumers to look for convenience solutions to assist them in buying back precious time in their everyday lives.
According to IMARC’s study, “The introduction of attractive and sustainable packaging solutions and the expanding cold chain infrastructures are primarily catalyzing the market growth across the country.”
Americold is a key player in this industry providing comprehensive cold chain solutions for frozen food manufacturers, including readymade meal manufacturers and exporters, who distribute such food items nationally and internationally in large volumes.
Americold has had the privilege of supporting Snapfresh, one of Australia’s leading Readymade Meal manufacturers. Snapfresh produces over 12 million readymade meals annually, offering unmatched product consistency and a comprehensive export network to ensure quality meals to its customers across various industries nationally and internationally. While Snapfresh have an extensive range of world-class services, we are very pleased to be a trusted partner in supporting their business.
What does the Snapfresh team have to say about the service partnership with Americold?
"At Snapfresh, our partnership with Americold is built on trust and performance. As our 3PL provider, they operate seamlessly as an extension of our team, managing everything from storage to outbound delivery with precision and care. This collaboration enables us to focus on our core strength - mass meal manufacturing - while knowing that a critical part of our supply chain is in expert hands. As we look to expand into broader markets globally, we are confident we have found the right partner" says Shalend Prakash, General Manager, Retail.
For frozen food manufacturers, Americold has the experience in delivering services that include Temperature-controlled storage, multi-temp distribution, blast freezing, tempering, date-coding and more.
If you are a frozen food manufacturer, let’s explore what Americold can do for you…
Temperature-Controlled Storage is the baseline of services that any frozen food manufacturer will need. All frozen foods are stored at temperatures of -18°C or lower to maintain food safety, and this service is called Frozen Warehousing. Different foods require varied storage temperatures, therefore Americold’s Multi-temp Storage capability allows different products to be stored at varying temperatures.
Supply Chain Visibility & Compliance aspects are a key service for frozen food manufacturers such as Snapfresh. Americold’s i3PL Platforms facilitate inventory tracking for efficient stock management. Americold’s HACCP certification and adherence to food safety standards as outlined in HACCP ensure Regulatory Compliance is done to ensure proper shelf-life tracking.
Our customers partner with Americold to ensure seamless cold chain management.
Americold operates 20 sites across Australia and New Zealand, strategically located near ports, airports, and major retail distribution centers. Their i-3PL supply chain control platform ensures inventory visibility and efficient management of product movements.
Learn more about the Services that Americold can support you with, and if you’re looking for a reliable cold chain partner, send us your Enquiry now and we look forward to connecting with you!