Food-Grade Warehousing
Over a million square feet of food-grade warehousing and logistics for Chicago-area hospitality, restaurant, ingredients and food manufacturing industries.
Food-Grade Warehousing & Logistics – Ambient Storage in Chicago, Serving Nationwide
First Logistics sets the standard for safe, efficient, and scalable food-grade warehousing and logistics services. With over 1 million square feet of FDA-registered, AIB-certified warehouse space in the Chicago area, we deliver reliable dry and ambient food storage solutions for food manufacturers, distributors, restaurants, hospitality groups, and grocery retailers nationwide.
Industry-Leading Food Storage Standards
Warehousing food products requires more than just space—it demands the highest levels of safety, sanitation, and compliance. At First Logistics, we’ve maintained “Food Grade – Superior” ratings in third-party audits by AIB International, and our facilities are fully FDA-registered for dry and ambient food storage.
When you choose First Logistics, you get:
- Certified food-grade storage for shelf-stable and packaged goods
- In-house food safety coordinators on-site to oversee daily compliance
- Meticulous inventory control systems
- Written safety and sanitation procedures aligned with FDA and AIB guidelines
Whether you’re navigating complex recalls, managing allergen protocols, or simply ensuring shelf-stable food integrity, our systems are designed to keep your product safe and compliant at every step.
Ambient & Dry Food Storage in Chicago
Our centrally located Chicago food warehouse network allows for rapid, cost-effective distribution across the Midwest and to every major U.S. market. We specialize in ambient temperature food storage, ideal for:
- Canned goods and non-perishables
- Spices, condiments, and dry ingredients
- Packaged snacks and beverages
- Nutritional supplements and health products
Each location includes:
- AIB-certified and FDA-registered food-grade facilities
- Full allergen control processes
- Sanitary conditions designed to eliminate cross-contamination
- Strict FIFO and FEFO inventory rotation
- Secure storage with odor transfer prevention
Full-Service Food Logistics & Distribution
Beyond food warehousing, First Logistics provides complete food logistics services, including order fulfillment, transportation management, and value-added services tailored to the food supply chain.
Our services include:
- Case picking and palletizing
- Labeling and repacking
- Display and promotional fulfillment
- Restaurant, grocery, and ecommerce distribution
- Lot tracking and traceability
All operations are subject to ongoing internal audits and third-party inspections to maintain industry-best standards for food safety and operational excellence.
Get peace of mind with First Logistics, your partner for dependable ambient food warehousing and logistics solutions. From our certified Chicago food storage facilities to nationwide distribution, we help you protect your products, reputation, and bottom line.
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No, First Logistics does not offer cold storage, but we do provide ambient storage–the storage of goods at a controlled “room temperature,” typically ranging from 60°F to 80°F (15°C to 27°C). An ambient temperature is ideal for a wide variety of products that don’t require refrigeration or freezing.
An AIB International inspection is a comprehensive assessment of a food facility’s food safety practices, including operational methods, personnel practices, maintenance, cleaning, integrated pest management, and the adequacy of prerequisite and food safety programs. It ensures that our facilities follow best practices and adhere to regulations to prevent food safety hazards.
It means our facilities have been officially recognized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as places where food, drugs, medical devices, or cosmetics are stored. This registration ensures that our warehouses meet the FDA’s standards for storage, handling, and sanitation, and the FDA reserves the right to inspect these registered facilities.