Inside the cold store where it's -18C in a heatwave
Summary
Magnavale near Grantham is one of the UK’s largest cold storage facilities, keeping frozen food at -18°C to meet legal rules. It operates 24/7, supplies major supermarkets, and employs about 160 people who work in the cold even during summer heatwaves.Key Facts
- Magnavale stores frozen food at -18°C, the temperature required by UK law.
- The facility has space for 145,000 pallets of frozen goods.
- About 200 lorries collect products from Magnavale every day.
- The site operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Around 160 people work at Magnavale, many wearing thermal clothing while inside.
- Staff say working in the cold is a relief during UK heatwaves that reach over 34°C.
- Some employees have worked there for many years and prefer the cold environment.
- The facility is a key part of food supply for UK supermarkets.
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