Support your time and temperature-sensitive perishable products
There’s no room for waste or spoilage in perishable supply chains. Meet the omnichannel demands of consumers with the innovation and support of our sourcing division, Robinson Fresh®.
Unmatched expertise
Reduce costs with insights and expertise into your fresh supply chain—from demand planning and consumer insights to category management, supply chain performance, and optimization.
Unrivaled scale
Incorporate distribution services, warehousing, and final mile logistics from a single provider. Move from segmented supply chain processes to a seamless logistics strategy—that supports your growth.
Tailored solutions
Easily create a tailored strategy based on your needs in our customer technology platform. With item-level tracking, we connect providers, distributors, and locations for more on time in full orders.
End-to-end solutions for your perishable supply chain
Essential freight services
In addition to our broad industry carrier advantage, we deliver a wide variety of reliable and timely capacity options to navigate the complexities of shipping perishable items.
Item-level Solutions
Through advanced tracking and real-time data at the item level, all designed to optimize perishable logistics, we help ensure swift, reliable movement from origin to destination.
Managed Solutions
Optimize and adapt with C.H. Robinson Managed Solutions™. Harness the power of TMS technology, 3PL managed transportation, and 4PL solutions to mitigate risks and navigate disruptions.
Keep your specific perishable products as fresh as possible
Fresh produce
Keep a continuous supply of fresh fruits and vegetables, both conventional and organic, on store shelves year-round. The tastiest produce requires careful coordination and cold chain management.
Ready to eat
Satisfy consumer demand for convenience—cut produce and meal kits are sure to fit the bill. Align processing, packaging, and consolidation upstream in the supply chain to reduce resources and costs.
Meats and seafood
Fill baskets with popular protein-rich meat, seafood items, and other fresh accompaniments. Maintain precise temperature control and reliable transportation to meet strict regulatory standards.
Dairy
Leverage expedited logistics services for fresh milk, eggs, cheese, and yogurt items to extend shelf life. These perishable products are often essential ingredients for a host of consumer dishes.
Deli
Capture sales with fresh deli displays for consumers who shop with their eyes. Align your supply chain strategies to help ensure the best, quality products adorn your deli shelves.
Foodservice produce
Trust our vast supply networks and distribution channels—plus the ability to track products and follow food safety protocols—to streamline your complex foodservice supply chains.
Get the latest intel. Own the competition.
The C.H. Robinson Edge delivers expert advice on what’s new, what’s next, and what to do about it. With the leading freight market insights, powered by unmatched expertise and data of the market leader, you can stay ahead in today’s fast-changing world economy—where supply chains can make or break business success.
The logistics behind high-performing perishables
By focusing on smart, data-driven solutions, Western Growers and C.H. Robinson cultivated a powerful new approach to perishables.
Clarity and control for your perishable logistics
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