Komo Plant
Based Foods Establishes Strategic Cold Storage Near U.S. Border
Through SubZero Cold Logistics
Vancouver,
B.C., Canada – October 7, 2021 - InvestorsHub NewsWire - Komo
Plant Based Foods Inc. (CSE: YUM)
(OTCQB: KOMOF) (FRA:9HB)
("Komo"), a premium frozen plant-based food
company, announces that it entered into an agreement on September
30, 2021 with SubZero Cold Logistics, a division of Radius
Transport Ltd., for cold storage and cold chain services, in a
facility in Canada close to the USA border.
SubZero operates a frozen cold
storage in
South Surrey, BC, which is a 10 minute drive from a USA commercial
truck crossing.
The
facility provides storage for frozen foods and offers cross docking,
import/export, container services and a wide-reach transportation
services around Metro Vancouver and across North America. Sub Zero
is a CFIA regulated and inspected facility and is HACCP
compliant.
"Komo selected SubZero because of
its high standards to maintain food integrity and safety throughout
the cold chain, as well as its location which is close to a USA
truck crossing and less than an hour drive from 3 major ports,"
says Komo CEO William White. "SubZero works seamlessly with Radius
Transport, a reputable refrigerated carrier in Greater Vancouver
and across North America, which will complement our growth plan for
expansion across Canada and into the US market."
Komo
will store its food at SubZero's innovative new facility that
offers temperature ranges from -20 degrees Celsius and a
refrigerated loading dock to maintain correct product temperatures
to ensure the integrity of frozen foods. SubZero uses a
sophisticated warehouse
management system which includes EDI capabilities, inventory
management, and 24/7 online access to customer
data. To ensure a high standard of food safety
compliance, SubZero follows a HACCP-based
program. Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point
(HACCP) is a management
system in which food safety is addressed through the analysis and
control of biological, chemical, and physical hazards from raw
material production, procurement and handling, to manufacturing and
distribution.
About
Radius Transport
Radius Transport is a dedicated
refrigerated carrier that has been delivering service for all types
of food-related businesses in the greater Vancouver area and across
North America for over 25 years. It has a fully refrigerated fleet of 5 tons, 10
tons, day cab tractors and line haul units. SubZero, a division of
Radius, is a premier provider of cold storage and
transportation related services located in South Surrey, British
Columbia.
About
Komo
Komo Plant Based Foods Inc. is a
premium plant-based food company that develops, manufactures and
sells a variety of plant-based frozen meals that are always hearty,
satisfying, and made with wholesome ingredients. At Komo, our
mission is to help make plant-based meals a staple on every dinner
table by sharing our love for feel-good food that connects the
people to the planet. We believe plant-based eating is the future
and - Change can start with a single biteTM.
Our experienced plant-based innovation and development team
recreates vegan versions of traditionally cheesy and meaty
classics, with 100% plants. Komo's products are sold
direct-to-consumer through our eCommerce website and a distribution
network of online and brick and mortar grocery, convenience and
natural retailer channels. Our operating subsidiary Komo Comfort
Foods launched in 2021 with our flagship products: plant-based
Lasagna, Shepherd's Pie and Chick'n Pot Pie and has recently
launched a new line - Komo Plant-Based Meal
HelpersTM
- versatile meal starters to
allow the creation of many dishes at home. All of our
products are 100%
plant-based, made with wholesome ingredients, free from
preservatives, and frozen for freshness. Freezing products is a natural and effective
way of keeping food products for longer without having to use any
preservatives. Komo's meals have a 1-year frozen shelf
life.
Learn more at: www.komocomfortfoods.com
and follow on Instagram:
@komocomfortfoods
For further information, please
contact:
William White, President &
CEO, Komo Plant Based Foods Inc.
will@komoeats.com
1-866-969-0882
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