NewCold to expand in Canada

Coaldale, Alberta, Canada: NewCold, is investing $222m on an automated cold store in Coaldale, Alberta, due to open next year. NewCold’s warehouse will use proprietary software and technology to ensure food safety and quality, while being 50% more energy efficient than traditional cold stores, the company says.

NewCold will also invest in improving Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) rail connectivity to give businesses ready access to export their products with ease and security.

“Announcing our automated cold store in one of Canada’s largest and fastest-growing food production areas marks an exciting milestone of NewCold’s expansion in the North American market,” said Jonas Swarttouw, NewCold executive vice president commercial and chairman in North America. “We are proud to offer the latest automated cold storage innovations and technology to support food shippers in the region with operations beginning in 2025.”

The government of Alberta contributed $2.1m through an Innovation and Growth Fund grant for NewCold’s expansion, while the Town of Coaldale will continue to provide strategic development support.