PRW space still growing in the USA despite signs of economic slowdown: taller buildings allow denser racking to maximize usable space and minimize energy costs. Some operators are getting into alternative refrigerants. Scattered responses to annual QFFI/IARW survey show inventories up, but turnover remains about the same.

In Tulare, USCS offers a broad range of services to local, national and international customers by providing dry, refrigerated and frozen food storage, blast or quick freezing, and extensive transportation capabilities. The Phase Three expansion at the Tulare-North facility will add 2.7 million cubic feet of dry storage space, including nearly 11,000 new storage rack positions, and 4.5 million cubic feet of multi-temperature refrigerated space featuring an additional 17,000 pallet positions. USA Usable Freezer Space, 1,000 Pounds Type of Facility 2003 2005 2007 Public 1,586,106 1,668,731 1,717,084 Private, Semi-private 382,169 344,882 343,181 Apple Storage 4,025 8,835 2,486 TOTAL 1,972,300 2,022,448 2,062,751 Source: US Department of Agriculture USA COLD STORAGE HOLDINGS, 1,000 POUNDS Product Dec. 2007 Dec. 2006 Fruit 1,239,540 1,136,531 Frozen Juice Concentrates 1,079,964 989,257 Vegetables 2,221,392 2,225,351 Potatoes 1,012,355 954,820 Beef 482,509 982,079 Pork 458,665 442,501 Other Red Meat 961,556 950,891 Poultry 1,007,260 973,555 Source: US Department of Agriculture