NewCold begins Italian growth with cold store

NewCold has broken ground on what will be the largest temperature-controlled warehouse in central and southern Italy.

Located next to the Ferentino plant of Froneri, the world’s second-largest packaged ice cream company, the €70 million cold store will begin operating in 2026.  The two structures will be connected, enabling efficient storage of frozen products.

“We are proud to integrate this structure into our Italian network,” said NewCold Chief Executive, Bram Hage. “The Ferentino warehouse will set new standards in terms of automation and sustainability, strengthening Italy’s role in Europe’s food supply chain.”

The new cold store will be built in phases, with the first phase being 40 meters high with a capacity of 62,000 pallet spaces. The warehouse will use 50% less energy than traditional warehouses and make use of a range of renewable energy sources.

“This project represents a turning point for logistics in Italy,” said NewCold Country Manager Italy, Luca Quaresima. “Not only will it increase supply chain efficiency, but it will also solidify our position in the rapidly expanding cold chain market.”

The new hub in Ferentino is part of a long-standing international collaboration, said Ferentino Global Head of Operations, Pietro Monaco.”It is a partnership that, we are sure, is destined to give us great satisfaction once more. Both in terms of improving our level of service and in terms of environmental impact”.

Upon completion of all phases, the Ferentino facility will increase NewCold’s total capacity in the country to 200,000 pallet positions.

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