Your Mid-Atlantic Cold Storage Partner:
Faster. Fresher. Fewer Links.
Thousands of ambient, chilled, and frozen pallet positions available now. Real-time visibility. Zero excuses. People. Food. Together.
- 15,000+ pallet positions available today across ambient, chilled, frozen, and ripening rooms
- 99.2% Fill Rate
- <1% Shrink Guarantee
Why Foster Cold Storage
Building Trust
We do what we say. Real-time inventory access, honest reporting, and account teams who know your business – because trust is earned one delivery at a time.
Driving Innovation
Proprietary visibility tools, ethylene scrubbers, and forecasting technology extend shelf life and reduce waste so your product arrives market-ready.
Fueling Precision
Multi-temperature zones and continuous monitoring ensure product integrity from first mile to last – fresher food, guaranteed.
Designing Simplicity
One partner for storage, consolidation, and delivery. Fewer hand-offs, fewer headaches, and faster speed-to-market. We’ve Got The Middle.
Key Differentiators
Mid-Atlantic positioning for faster, fresher delivery
Sustainability practices that extend shelf life and reduce waste
One-roof integration for storage, transportation, and brokerage
People-first culture with long-tenured team members
Real-time visibility platform with 24/7 inventory access and alerts
Flexible solutions including repacking, case picking, and first/last mile
Shrink reduction guarantee with average shrink under 1%
Proven performance with a 99.2% fill rate and USDA GAP certification
Our Locations & Transport Geographies
Foster provides end-to-end services from first mile to storage to last mile.
WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING
The Village Tavern has been partnering with Foster for many years. We buy only the highest quality, freshest products. The Village Tavern has a very large menu, every item is made from scratch daily in house. That being said, we are a very demanding customer. Foster over these many years has always exceeded our expectations with the quality of their produce and great service.
What stands out the most is the great people at Foster are true partners. That is hard to find these days.
As a Grower to Foster for 25 years – Foster understands the true meaning of Partnership. With Mother Nature playing a significant role – Foster’s Team is understanding and helps with creating solutions for our crops. Loyalty, Collaborative and Quality Oriented are significant Partnership Qualities Foster endures in our long term relationship.
What a game-changer.
I would definitely recommend Foster and will definitely be ordering again.
We can’t understand how we’ve been living without Foster. I can’t say enough good things. They’ve really helped our business.
EXCELLENT all around. Great communication. Great customer experience. Great for our business.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What makes Foster different from national cold storage providers?
Foster delivers the strength of a regional network with personal relationships, faster delivery, and fewer links in your supply chain.
How does Foster ensure product freshness and quality?
We combine multi-temp storage, continuous monitoring, and freshness-extending technology to protect product integrity.
What is your approach to supply chain consolidation?
We provide storage, consolidation, and delivery through a single partner to reduce complexity and speed up distribution.
How much cold storage capacity do you have?
Thousands of pallet positions across ambient, chilled, frozen, and ripening zones.
Where are your facilities located?
Our primary cold storage location is in Winston-Salem, NC, supported by additional network capacity in the Charlotte region.
Do you offer ambient, chilled, and frozen storage?
Yes – we operate flexible multi-temperature storage to support a wide range of products.
What technology do you use for inventory management and visibility?
Our visibility platform provides real-time inventory access, alerts, and reporting.
Can I track my inventory in real-time?
Yes – you can monitor product levels, movement, and temperature 24/7.
Are your facilities SQF/HACCP/USDA certified?
Yes, our operations follow strict industry certifications and regulatory standards.
How do you ensure food safety and compliance?
Our processes prioritize precision, consistency, and continuous monitoring.
How does Foster reduce food waste and emissions?
We optimize storage conditions and reduce unnecessary handling to preserve freshness.
What sustainability initiatives do you have?
We use freshness-enhancing technology and waste-reduction practices throughout our operations.
How does pricing work for cold storage?
Pricing is flexible, transparent, and based on volume and storage needs.
What is the minimum commitment for storage?
We offer both short-term and long-term options tailored to your business.
How quickly can I get started?
Space is available immediately – onboarding is fast and simple.
Ready to Simplify Your
Cold Chain?
Thousands of ambient, chilled, and frozen pallet positions available now.