Keeping food fresh
Food Services
Tailored cooling solutions for food logistics
We support food distribution networks with tailored refrigeration and freezing solutions, ensuring efficient and reliable supply chains for Bidfood, Big Chill Distribution, Foodstuffs, Halls, Goodman Fielder, and Progressive Enterprises. Our temperature-controlled systems are designed to maintain product integrity, optimise energy efficiency, and reduce operational costs, ensuring food remains fresh and safe throughout storage and transport.
From large-scale distribution centres to specialised cold storage facilities, we deliver custom cooling solutions that support logistics, inventory management, and regulatory compliance. By integrating advanced freezing, humidity control, and energy-efficient refrigeration technology, we help food distributors streamline operations, reduce waste, and meet the highest industry standards.
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Tailored chill, freshness fulfilled
Protecting food from spoilage
Effective refrigeration is essential for preserving the quality and shelf life of food products by slowing down spoilage and decay. Proper humidity management within these systems prevents moisture loss, helping to maintain the texture and flavour of perishable items. Without these controls, food can deteriorate quickly, leading to waste and reduced product quality.
Keeping the cold chain running
Food product customers often manage high-value, fast-moving goods on a large scale, relying on Active Refrigeration to maintain the cold chain. Service programmes are designed to prioritise reliability, preventative maintenance, and condition monitoring to prevent costly disruptions. Additionally, technicians understand the importance of cleanliness and keeping key equipment sterile. By optimising system reliability, performance, energy efficiency, and compliance with food regulations, Active Refrigeration plays a critical role in ensuring that safe, high-quality food reaches consumers.
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Trusted by industry leaders, proven by experience
“Every tech that I’ve worked with throughout the country has been really good. They’ve got a lot of knowledge about all the plants that we’ve got, from the older stuff, to the new stuff. They’re happy to deal with your problem. They’re happy to get your plant running and the communication is fantastic.”
Nicholas Hughes
General Manager, Bidfoods
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“We use Active because we trust Active. We’ve been working with Craig for 23 years and he hasn’t seen us wrong. The business has grown, the service network has grown and they’ve taken over all of our sites over time.”
Ivan Mcauley
CEO, Coolpak
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