Various Lactalis dairy products that rely on Trappers Transport's cold chain LTL distribution network for delivery, including Beatrice milk, Lactania milk, Black Diamond cheese, and multiple brands of yogurt.

Lactalis

Lactalis Canada, with over 140 years in the dairy sector, has established itself as a leader in the industry, boasting brands such as Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, and P’tit Québec. Despite its successes, it faced significant distribution hurdles. One challenge for Lactalis was the intricate logistics involved in distributing fresh yogurt from their Olympic dairy […]

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Close-up of the underside of mushrooms grown by South Mill Champs Mushrooms, and delivered fresh cross-border by Trappers Transport.

South Mill Champs Mushrooms

In 2020, South Mill Champs Mushrooms took a significant step in the mushroom industry by acquiring Loveday Mushroom Farms from Winnipeg, Manitoba. This acquisition was more than just merging two companies. It signaled an ambitious move towards a new objective for South Mill Champs — to effectively distribute fresh mushrooms throughout North America. Their commitment […]

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Lighthouse on Lake Huron, in Ontario, where freshwater fish are caught and shipped across Canada and cross-border to the USA. Caption reads "From lake to plate."

Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation (FFMC)

From the lakes of Ontario, Saskatchewan, NWT, and Manitoba, Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation (FFMC) has been marketing wild-caught freshwater fish for over five decades. Since its establishment in 1969, FFMC has specialized in procuring and distributing these fish products, striving to cater to the growing demands of both local and North American consumers. In its […]

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Close-up of gourmet appetizer platters with meats, fruits, and cheeses, delivered fresh thanks to Trappers Transport's robust cold chain shipping strategies.

Freybe Gourmet Foods

Freybe Gourmet Foods, nestled in Langley, BC, has an illustrious history of bringing people together through the love of exceptional food. Over six generations, this cherished family brand has successfully widened its footprint in the deli and meat sector. As the brand’s reputation and reach grew, so did a significant challenge: maintaining the freshness and […]

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A diagram of Trappers Transport's cold chain, showing how food is moved by Controlled Temperature Transport (CTT) trucks from the farm, to the Cold Storage & Distribution Centre, to Regional Cold Storage facilities, to Local Grocery Store Distribution facilities, to Local Grocery Stores, to your dinner plate.

Fresh and Frozen Food Transport is a Risky Business

The Problem Moving fresh and frozen food from point A to point B is a risky business. The best a transport company can do is to preserve the integrity of their loads, which is difficult in the case of food. Studies show that the efficiency of the cold chain is often less than ideal, as […]

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Temperature-sensitive products on pallet racking shelves, stored by Trappers Transport in a large temperature-controlled warehouse.

3 Fundamentals of Cold Chain Logistics Management

What is the Cold Chain Anyway? The cold chain is simply defined as a low-temperature-controlled supply chain! It is the managerial process for moving fresh and frozen foods from point A to point B without degradation. Why the Cold Chain? Many kinds of food must be stored and shipped at low temperatures to extend shelf […]

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