Need to Buy Cold Storage? Here’s Your Executive Check-list If you want to buy a cold storage room, the most important thing to understand is this: there is no such thing as a cold room that works for everyone. Cold storage only performs properly when it is designed around what you are storing, how much […]

6 Introduction Cold storage is used to keep perishable goods fresh, safe, and profitable. Whether you’re storing dairy, fish, meat, fruit, vegetables, or pharmaceuticals, cold rooms and freezer rooms are what prevent spoilage and unlock long-term business growth. In Africa, where post-harvest losses reach up to 40% for some foods, the difference between having cold

6 Introduction If you’re building a cold room, your panels are the foundation. They determine efficiency, durability, and performance. So, what are Africhill’s cool room panels made of? At Africhill, our panels are engineered using high-density EPS cores bonded to Chromadek steel. This combination delivers exceptional insulation, structural strength, and long-term reliability. We don’t just

Why Cold Storage Is Essential in Today’s Laboratory Environment A 2025 study in the Journal of Translational Medicine found that even small fluctuations in ultra-low temperature storage can compromise biological samples permanently. In fact, raising the ULT range from –80°C to –70°C (for energy savings) must be done with precise modular control, otherwise labs risk

Industrial Dairy Products Freezer: Keep Your Dairy Fresh, Compliant and Profitable The Challenge Facing Africa’s Dairy Industry Africa’s dairy industry suffers some of the highest loss rates in the world. In some countries, up to 35% of collected milk spoils before it reaches processing plants, largely due to gaps in cold storage and unreliable transport

A Deeper Look The main difference between a cold room and a freezer room comes down to temperature range, storage duration, and product type. Cold rooms are ideal for perishable goods that need cooling but not freezing, while freezer rooms preserve goods at sub-zero temperatures for extended shelf life. If your products need short-term to