THE PROBLEM: A Berry Grower Losing Money to Spoilage
A strawberry grower in California was struggling with overproduction and limited buyers at the peak of harvest season. With strawberries being highly perishable, the farmer had to sell quickly—often at lower prices—or risk losing inventory to spoilage.
At the time, fresh strawberry prices were $1.80 per lb, which wasn’t enough to cover rising labor and transportation costs. The grower needed a way to extend shelf life and sell at a better price later in the season.
THE SOLUTION: Storing at Amond World
Instead of rushing to sell, the grower decided to store a portion of their crop in Amond World’s cold storage facility to keep the berries at optimal freshness while waiting for market demand to increase.
This decision allowed them to:
? Reduce spoilage and maintain premium quality
? Hold product longer instead of accepting low prices
? Sell when buyers were willing to pay more
THE RESULT: A More Profitable Sale
By storing their strawberries for 6 weeks, the grower was able to sell later in the season, when prices had risen to $2.75 per lb due to lower supply in the market.
?? Profit Without Storage:
250,000 lbs x $1.80 = $450,000
?? Profit With Cold Storage:
250,000 lbs x $2.75 = $687,500
TOTAL GAIN: +$237,500 in additional revenue!
?? Key Takeaway
Cold storage at Amond World helped this grower keep strawberries fresh, reduce waste, and sell at a higher price—boosting overall profits.
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