Custom bagging expansion positions Unique Cold Storage for continued growth
Custom bagging expansion positions Unique Cold Storage for continued growth
Unique Cold Storage, based in Pompano Beach, FL, continues to expand its role as a key logistics and services partner for growers, shippers and importers serving the Southeast and beyond.
The company recently broadened its service portfolio with the addition of custom netted bagging capabilities, strengthening an already extensive menu of cold-chain and third-party solutions designed for both domestic and international clients. The new bagging equipment was added in response to sustained requests from customers seeking turnkey handling and packaging options for commodities such as avocados and limes, with the potential for expansion into citrus and other items as demand grows.
The company operates from a strategically positioned 200,000-square-foot facility in Pompano Beach, minutes from Port Everglades, Port of Miami, major international airports and key transportation corridors including I-95 and the Florida Turnpike.
Its proximity to these gateways makes Unique Cold Storage an ideal service provider for companies moving perishable goods into and throughout the southeastern United States. The facility is also located just five minutes from the state farmers market and major truck stop hubs, allowing for quick transfer, consolidation and dispatch of product.
“This expansion underscores our commitment to innovation and customer service,” said Wyatt Wickizer, vice president of operations. “By offering more capabilities under one roof, we’re giving our customers faster turnaround, greater efficiency, and the confidence that their product is handled with the highest level of care and compliance.”
The company positions itself as an innovative provider of warehousing and distribution functions designed to protect cold-chain integrity at every step. Its multilingual staff is trained in personalized service, operational excellence and advanced temperature-control procedures that maintain product quality during receiving, inspection, storage, cooling, packing and shipping.
Monitoring systems, computerized temperature controls and 24-hour oversight support product safety and compliance, while internal processes are designed to meet the needs of both small shippers and large-scale importers.
Unique Cold Storage’s facility is fully Primus certified and carries SQF, Organic and SMETA certifications, demonstrating its commitment to rigorous food-safety standards and global compliance frameworks. These certifications support customer confidence and allow the company to serve a wide range of perishable commodities that require consistent validation and documentation.
The company’s service portfolio reflects the diversity of its customer base. Core offerings include cold storage, consolidation, cross-docking, palletizing, inspection support, and customized packing programs.
Specialized capabilities such as forced-air cooling, hydro cooling and ripening support commodities that require rapid temperature management, controlled airflow or staged maturation. Computer-controlled repack and grading rooms allow the team to tailor programs to varying product specifications, while the new custom bagging line enhances its ability to create ready-to-ship retail configurations for clients seeking value-added services.
The bagging expansion complements existing third-party functions that have helped the company build a strong reputation among growers, importers and international producers.
As customers’ needs evolve — particularly around ready-to-display packaging, speed to market and turnkey service — the new equipment allows Unique Cold Storage to handle more of the process under one roof, minimizing delays and cutting down on the number of stops in the supply chain.
With its extensive capabilities and strong operational controls, Unique Cold Storage has positioned itself as a cost-effective logistics partner for companies that require reliable cold-chain support in a high-traffic import region. The company continues to emphasize customization, flexibility and responsiveness — qualities that have become especially valuable as supply chain demands grow more complex.
As the business moves into another season, the expansion into custom bagging further solidifies Unique Cold Storage’s role as a full-service solution for the produce industry. Backed by experience, advanced technologies, and the advantage of a prime South Florida location, the company remains focused on delivering efficient, high-quality services tailored to each customer’s needs.
