Food Warehousing
WAREHOUSING & STORAGE
Food Warehousing
Keep your products safe and protected with LTS’ food warehousing services. We offer fully compliant BRCGS AA-certified storage solutions that ensure all pre-packed food and ingredients meet strict hygiene standards. Our experienced team handles every item with care in order to maintain the highest levels of quality and safety throughout the process.
As a turnkey logistics provider, we also offer transportation and shipping services, delivering end-to-end supply chain support that is tailored to your needs. Contact us today to see how we can help.
WHAT IS FOOD WAREHOUSING?
Food warehousing involves the safe storage of a wide variety of food products. This can include everything from fruits and vegetables to meat, dairy, and shelf-stable items like canned goods.
Food is stored in a warehouse before being sold or distributed, making it essential that proper health and safety regulations are followed. Food warehouses must prioritise inventory control, meet tight delivery schedules and prevent any contamination.
LTS’ fully compliant food warehousing services ensure efficient, organised distribution for all pre-packed food items – guaranteeing timely deliveries to your end destinations.
THE IMPORTANCE OF FOOD STORAGE
Food warehousing plays an important role in not only ensuring safe storage, but also by supporting supply chains. It allows for faster delivery and greater efficiency, ultimately improving customer service and reducing the chances of errors during order fulfilment.
Food warehousing also helps minimise the risk of food spoilage, as it preserves the quality and nutritional value of the food. Proper food-grade storage conditions help to keep harmful bacteria at bay, reducing the chance of food-related illnesses and ensuring that products reach consumers in the best possible condition.
OUR FOOD WAREHOUSING PROCESS
RECEIVING INCOMING SHIPMENTS
Receiving incoming shipments is the first step of the process. This involves inspecting the condition, quality and quantity of incoming goods and then allocating them a space within the warehouse. It’s also a chance to ensure packaging is intact to prevent contamination.
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
Efficient inventory management is vital for maintaining profitable operations. At LTS, we use inventory management software to keep accurate track of batch numbers, dates and stock levels, ensuring everything is well-organised and clearly labelled.
When any new products come to the warehouse, existing inventories need to be reorganised to ensure first in first out and the space is used efficiently.
STORAGE OF PRODUCTS
Once the products have been processed, they are securely stored in bins or on pallets and moved to their designated storage area. The allocated area will help to ensure the quality of the food is maintained until it’s ready for distribution.
DISPATCH
The final stage of warehouse storage is pick-up and dispatch. We retrieve it from storage, process it, pack it up securely and prepare it for release. This then helps to make space for new inbound products.
BENEFITS OF FOOD WAREHOUSING
Choosing food warehousing comes with a range of advantages, including:
- Cost efficiency – Businesses in the food industry need somewhere to store their products, but managing your own warehouse can be expensive and complicated. Opting for a food warehousing company like LTS can reduce costs and hassle.
- Keeping food from going off – Food storage warehousing offers safety and security for your items, protecting them from any spoilage. At LTS, we store our pre-packed foods in the appropriate conditions to maintain their quality.
- Meeting urgent demands – Warehousing allows companies to meet customer demands, no matter the size. It also means products are kept secure and protected from potential damage.
LTS’ food storage warehouse is designed to help you maintain the quality of your products and minimise wastage, all for a competitive price.
WHY CHOOSE LTS FOR FOOD WAREHOUSING
At LTS, we offer a personal and flexible service, with a central location that allows for easy access to a range of major transport networks. We are Brand Reputation Compliance Global Standards (BRCGS) accredited and undertake quality inspections on a regular basis to ensure our services meet the required standards.
Our services are tailored to both large and small companies, so no matter if you’re a multinational or local company, we can help. LTS also offers a range of other services, including warehousing and storage, pallet storage and ambient storage.
CONTACT US TODAY ABOUT FOOD WAREHOUSING
To learn more about food storage, or any of our other services, just call our team on 0121 753 0080, email us at info@ltsglobalsolutions.com or submit an enquiry on our contact page.
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FAQs
What makes a warehouse food grade?
To qualify as food-grade, a warehouse must maintain strict health and safety standards across its facilities and workforce to prevent contamination and ensure food safety.
How is food stored in a warehouse?
Following the FIFO (first-in-first-out) rule, all items are placed into separate sections. This includes dry storage, frozen food and refrigerated areas, ensuring that older stock is used first while still maintaining quality and freshness.
How do you ensure compliance with UK food safety regulations?
At LTS, we train our staff to ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations. Regular checks are undertaken to ensure our warehousing staff follow the correct processes.
