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Unmatched expertise
Work with specialists who understand your customers’ needs as well as FMSA safety standards—helping you deliver on expectations while ensuring product quality and compliance.
Unrivaled scale
Access 30K+ carriers across temp-controlled equipment & warehousing solutions--powered by a network of 450K+ contract carriers providing ambient (dry) truckload capacity, and unmatched peak-season flexibility across North America.
Tailored solutions
Gain real-time visibility into the status and location of all shipments through our global platform, and drive continuous improvement with data-driven insights.
Food and beverage solutions that accelerate your strategic advantage
Consolidation
Combine shipments to maximize truck space, cut transit time, and keep products fresh—pay only for the space you use.
Drop Trailer Plus™
Streamline loading and unloading, reduce bottlenecks, and keep shipments moving on time and in full with this flexible, asset-enabled solution.
Multi-temp solutions
Keep fresh, frozen, or ambient products at the perfect temperature from storage to transport, ensuring quality and shelf life.
Item-level visibility and management
Track perishables at the item level, cut waste, and save 10–25% on supply chain costs with real-time data insights.
Managed Solutions
Gain full control with TMS, 3PL, or 4PL services—real-time visibility, IoT monitoring, and compliance support keep your supply chain safe and efficient.
Your product integrity is our focus
Success stories
Real world food and beverage shipping success
Anheuser-Busch wanted to understand excessive dwell times at breweries and were able to use our global TMS to see that data. Then, they used our industry knowledge to help limit the dwell times.
Bloomin’ Brands, Inc., worked with C.H. Robinson to tackle all-too-common pain points in the foodservice industry and are now reaping the rewards.
Robots, roots, and rapid growth. See how Agbotic use smart supply chain solutions to expand into new markets, bringing organic, automated farming to tables across the country.
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“We have a long running drop trailer solution with C.H. Robinson out of multiple locations throughout our network. The drop trailer solution has and continues to support planned and unplanned lanes and volumes, expands as demand requires, and consistently hits our key metrics. While a broker, acting like an asset is a key differentiator to our mutual success. Our sites produce to ship-not to stock-this means having equipment on-site with high velocity turns is essential. The team at C.H. Robinson continues to hit the mark executing our needs.”
“TMC offers us the ability to connect our suppliers, our distributors, and our carriers. So, it's really a true end-to-end kind of activity. That allows us to really manage our business in the day-to-day.”
“They’re [C.H. Robinson] the partners we’re looking for that add strength to our complexity. We are really pleased with our relationship—it’s a great partnership.”
We go further for our customers
C.H. Robinson is focused on providing superior service.
Smart food & beverage solutions for every segment
Perishable products
Keep your bakery, dairy, deli, fresh meat, produce, and frozen goods on time and at the right temperature, protecting quality every step.
Non-perishable products
Enjoy flexible distribution and transportation cost savings with reliable solutions for your shelf-stable products.
Beverage products
Move high volume beverage freight across bottled water, soft drinks, and alcohol with confidence during peak season. Our expertise includes navigating complex alcohol regulations, supported by a scalable network built for beverage demand swings.
Agribusiness products
Deliver as expected with our real-time tracking capabilities and agriculture-focused transport solutions.
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.
Power through peak season
Surge-ready and scalable
Peak season doesn’t wait. When demand spikes and supply chains strain, be ready to turn disruption into advantage.
Scale. Insights. Flexibility.
Tap unmatched scale and AI-driven forecasting to stay ahead of volatility. Flex capacity with drop trailers, pop-up fleets, and item-level visibility across everything from bottled drinks to berries.
Built for intensity
Seasonal demand can surge up to 80%. Keep freight moving, shelves stocked, and freshness guaranteed with strategies built for peak pressure.
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Top food and beverage logistics questions—answered
Q: How does C.H. Robinson solve top food and beverage logistics challenges?
| Food & beverage challenges | C.H. Robinson solutions |
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| Complexity: Demand volatility, surge capacity, and forecasting |
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| Retail compliance: Strict requirements and on-time delivery expectations |
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| Lack of visibility: Fragmented, inaccurate, or missing data |
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| Regulatory compliance: Shifting safety standards |
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| Constraints: Lack of infrastructure or capacity |
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| Cold chain integrity: Temperature sensitive products |
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Q: What are the standard temperature ranges for food grade transportation?
In the logistics industry, food shipments are generally categorized into four primary temperature zones to ensure safety and quality:
- Deep Frozen: −10° to −20°F (e.g., ice cream, certain seafood).
- Frozen: 0° to 10°F (e.g., typical frozen meats and vegetables).
- Refrigerated/Chilled: 32 to 40°F (e.g., dairy, eggs, meat, and most produce).
- Conditioned/Ambient: 50° to 70°F (e.g., chocolate, wine, and certain dry goods sensitive to extreme heat).
Q: What is the danger zone in food logistics?
The danger zone refers to the temperature range between 40°F and 140°F. According to food safety standards, bacteria can double in number in as little as 20 minutes within this range. Qualified logistics providers must ensure perishable cargo never enters this zone during loading, transit, or unloading.
Q: What is FSMA and how does it impact food shipping?
The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) shifted the focus from responding to foodborne illness to preventing it. For shippers and carriers, the “Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food” rule is most relevant. It dictates strict requirements for vehicle cleanliness, temperature documentation, and employee training. C.H. Robinson is fully FSMA compliant with the highest standards of safety and regulatory requirements.
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