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The value of the Australia bakery products market was estimated at AUD 9.13 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.10% in the next decade to reach almost AUD 16.51 billion by 2034 (according to Expert Market Research reports).
The growth of the bakery industry is fueled by product innovation, with manufacturers introducing a variety of choices to consumers with new flavours, healthier options, and new ingredients to meet the varying palates. There is a growing trend of spending more on artisan and premium bakery products as well as well as a surge in the availability of these options at retail and convenience outlets, especially in urban areas where customers want quality food and desserts in a shorter time (according to Business Research Insights report).
Americold is a key player in this industry providing comprehensive cold chain solutions for bakery product manufacturers and exporters, who distribute such food items nationally in large volumes.
Americold has had the privilege of supporting the highly reputed Priestley’s Gourmet Delights for nearly 4 years, and our supply chain suite of services has been agile to meet the needs of Priestley's.
Priestley’s Gourmet Delights is a long-standing brand name with a 29-year legacy in the food service industry offering an extensive range of gourmet-style sweet and savoury treats to businesses and customers. Priestley's pride themselves in being an Australian owned and operated business who constantly re-imagine new ways of doing things to bring to the market new creations and inspiration.
For bakery food manufacturers, Americold has the experience in delivering services that include Temperature-controlled storage, multi-temp distribution, blast freezing, tempering, date-coding and more.
What does Priestley’s team have to say about the service partnership with Americold?
"At Priestley’s Gourmet Delights, 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—crafting exceptional gourmet products—while knowing that a critical part of our supply chain is in expert hands." says Sharn Weston, Supply Chain Manager at Priestley's Gourmet Delights.
If you are a food manufacturer, let’s explore what Americold can do for you…
Temperature-Controlled Storage is the baseline of services that any food manufacturer will need. On receiving product, rapid freezing may or may not be required. If required, Americold's services include Blast Freezing, which is done immediately to preserve the texture and nutrients of the food. All bakery foods that are frozen, are stored at temperatures of -18°C or lower to maintain food safety and Americold facilities have extensive Frozen Warehousing capability to support the needs of the food industry. Different foods require varied storage temperatures, therefore Americold’s Multi-temp Storage capability allows different products to be stored at varying temperatures.
Refrigerated Transport is the next essential service for any bakery, frozen or fresh food manufacturer. Food products require to be transported to and from warehouses to retailers, and the Cold Chain Logistics solution offered by Americold ensures food products remain at optimal temperatures during transit. Temperature Monitoring ensures Americold can proactively manage temperature fluctuations, and a sound Fleet Management ensures specialised refrigerated trucks for safe delivery of frozen foods.
Supply Chain Visibility & Compliance aspects are a key service for frozen food manufacturers such as Priestley’s. Americold’s i3PL Platforms facilitate inventory tracking for efficient stock management. Americold’s HACCP and SQF certification and adherence to food safety standards as outlined in HACCP ensure Regulatory Compliance, while Automated Date Coding is done to ensure proper shelf-life tracking.
Another pivotal aspect of cold-chain solutions for frozen food manufacturers is Packaging & Handling solutions. While we do not do this service for Priestley’s, Americold has the capabilities to offer these services include Insulated Packaging which prevents temperature loss during the transit of frozen foods from storage to retailers; Tamper-Proof Sealing which maintains food integrity, and Eco-Friendly Solutions offering sustainable packaging options.
In working with Priestley's, Americold also offers value added services such as shuttle transportation and storage of selected raw materials.
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!