NewCold and Froneri break ground on state-of-the-art warehouse in Ferentino, Italy

The Euro 70 million investment is expected to create between 150 and 200 new jobs and be connected to the Ferentino Froneri factory for efficient and sustainable operations.

Ferentino, Italy, 24 September 2024 – NewCold, a global leader in advanced food logistics, broke ground today on the largest and most innovative temperature-controlled warehouse in Central and Southern Italy.

The 70 million euro investment is expected to create between 150 and 200 new jobs. Located in Ferentino, in the province of Frosinone, the facility will begin operating in 2026 and is strategically located to serve producers in the region.

The warehouse will be built adjacent to the Ferentino plant of Froneri, the world’s second-largest packaged ice cream company and a leading producer of private-label ice cream. The two structures will be connected, enabling efficient storage of frozen products. This innovative solution, a first in the Italian market, will provide significant environmental benefits, support Froneri’s business growth, and strengthen the partnership between the two companies.

Bram Hage, NewCold Founder and CEO, Luca Quaresima, NewCold Country Manager Italy, Pietro Monaco, Froneri Global Head of Operations, and Piergianni Fiorletta, the Mayor of Ferentino, attended the groundbreaking ceremony.

“We are proud to integrate this structure into our Italian network,” said Bram Hage, NewCold Founder and CEO. “The Ferentino warehouse will set new standards in terms of automation and sustainability, strengthening Italy’s role in Europe’s food supply chain,” he added.
“This project represents a turning point for logistics in Italy,” said Luca Quaresima, Country Manager Italy at NewCold. “Not only will it increase supply chain efficiency, but it will also solidify our position in the rapidly expanding cold chain market.”

“We are happy to be alongside NewCold at the groundbreaking of the new temperature-controlled warehouse in Ferentino,” commented Pietro Monaco, Froneri Global Head of Operations. “The partnership between our two companies has lasted for over ten years now — and it is not limited to Italy, as it includes Australia, America, and many European and non-European countries, such as England, France, Germany, and Poland. The new hub in Ferentino is part of a long-standing international collaboration that looks to the future, with various projects on the horizon. 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”.

The new facility will be built in phases, with the first phase being 40 meters (130 feet) high with a capacity of 62,000 pallet spaces. The state-of-the-art warehouse will use 50% less energy than traditional warehouses and make use of a range of renewable energy sources.
It will feature the latest advancements, including automated vehicle loading and unloading, as well as full automation of picking processes. The Ferentino warehouse will join NewCold’s expanding Italian network, including facilities in Piacenza and Borgorose.

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

About Froneri

Froneri’s vision is to build the best ice cream company in the world. Froneri has the passion of a start-up, with over a hundred years of experience in ice cream and has developed a business model based on a culture of excellence, with a passion for ice cream. Created in 2016 as a joint venture of Nestlé and R&R, it is the world’s second-largest ice cream producer and the world’s leading private label manufacturer, present in 25 countries and with approximately 13,500 employees worldwide. For more information visit: www.froneri.com

About NewCold

NewCold is a global leader in advanced food logistics, with 22 warehouses on three continents offering a combined capacity of more than 1.5 million pallet positions. Its state-of-the-art facilities are highly automated and energy efficient. With a growing transport fleet, NewCold provides end-to-end supply chain solutions to leading food companies powered by proprietary technology and backed by a team of 2,500 people. www.newcold.com

For more information:

Spencer & Lewis for Froneri Italia
Angela Pietronigro – [email protected] – +39 333.5233150
Marco Ferrari – [email protected] – +39333.9628983

NewCold
Marvin David Meintjies – [email protected]