Castellini Company

What Castellini Company does

Castellini Company is a privately held, asset-based cold chain logistics provider headquartered in Wilder, Kentucky, founded in 1896 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The company operates integrated multi-temperature climate-controlled storage (200,000+ sq ft), LTL/FTL distribution, co-packing and fulfillment, and custom supply chain solutions from a Midwest hub that reaches 70% of the US population within a day's drive. Castellini employs over 1,400 people across seven states — Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, New Jersey, Florida, and California — and reports a 98% on-time delivery standard.

The company's core technology combines real-time inventory and expiration tracking via a customer portal, proactive quality monitoring, audit-ready compliance documentation, and integrated grading/sorting/repack workflows. Castellini differentiates itself by being a non-produce-trading logistics partner (eliminating channel conflict with grower-shipper customers), maintaining a fully asset-based model (owned fleet, employed drivers, owned warehouse), and leveraging 130+ years of produce-domain expertise embedded in its operations and leadership.

Castellini generates revenue through managed-services contracts across four core service lines: cold storage and inventory management (storage fees by space and duration), distribution and transportation (asset-based LTL/FTL by lane and weight), co-packing and fulfillment (light assembly, case pick, mixed pallet, DTC meal fulfillment), and custom supply chain solutions. Pricing is quote-based per engagement with multi-year contract terms. The go-to-market is consultative enterprise field sales targeting logistics directors, supply chain managers, growers/shippers, food service operators, retail produce brands, DTC food brands, and vertical/indoor farming companies.

Name

Castellini Company

Legal name

Castellini Company

Website

https://castellinicompany.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1896

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Castellini Company is a privately held, asset-based cold chain logistics provider founded in 1896, offering multi-temperature storage, LTL/FTL distribution, co-packing, and custom supply chain solutions from a Midwest hub serving growers, food service operators, retail produce brands, DTC food brands, and vertical farms across the US.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cold Chain Logistics

NAICS

Food Service Contractors (72231)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Temperature-Controlled Foodservice/Institutional Supply Wholesale (AFAIAHAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

National/Multiregional Broadline Foodservice Distributors (AFAIAAAA), Post-Harvest & Storage Operations Advisory (Grain Handling, Cold Chain) (AFACAJAK)

Keywords

• Cold chain logistics
• Fresh produce distribution
• Refrigerated warehousing
• LTL transportation
• Co-packing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Thomas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Cold Storage & Inventory Management Services: Climate-controlled storage fees based on space utilization, pallet positions, and storage duration. Multi-temperature zones accommodate diverse product types. Includes real-time inventory visibility, expiration tracking, and quality monitoring services.
2. Distribution & Transportation Services: Asset-based LTL (less-than-truckload) and FTL (full truckload) transportation services. LTL model provides guaranteed cost and process for customers with consistent volume but not full-truckload requirements. Revenue based on lane, weight, and service requirements.
3. Co-Packing & Fulfillment Services: Light assembly, case pick, mixed pallet capabilities, and direct-to-consumer fulfillment for emerging brands. Includes integrated grading, sorting, repack, and processing to deliver retail-ready product.
4. Custom Supply Chain Solutions: Bespoke supply chain strategies designed around specific customer operations, including inbound staging, inventory management, outbound distribution, and value-added services. Flexible programs that scale with customer volume.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Castellini Company is an integrated cold chain logistics provider serving fresh produce growers, shippers, food brands, and food service operators. It operates 200,000+ square feet of multi-temperature climate-controlled storage, asset-based LTL and FTL refrigerated transportation, value-added co-packing and direct-to-consumer fulfillment, and custom supply chain solutions out of a Midwest hub that reaches 70% of the US population within one day's drive.

Product overview

Castellini Company offers an integrated cold chain logistics platform combining four core services: Distribution & Transportation (asset-based LTL with 98% on-time delivery), Cold Storage & Inventory Management (200,000 sq. ft. multi-temperature facility with real-time portal), Co-Packing & Fulfillment (case pick, repack, and DTC meal fulfillment), and Custom Solutions (bespoke supply chain programs). The services are unified under one Midwest hub that reaches 70% of the US population within a day's drive, eliminating handoffs between multiple providers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Distribution & Transportation Asset-based LTL distribution service built for produce, featuring 98% on-time delivery, temperature-controlled fleet, and synchronized warehouse-to-trailer handoffs eliminating temperature excursions. Targets produce growers, shippers, food brands, and food service operators needing reliable refrigerated transport.
• Cold Storage & Inventory Management 200,000 square feet of multi-temperature climate-controlled storage with real-time inventory visibility, expiration tracking, proactive quality monitoring, and a dedicated customer portal for live SKU/lot data access. Built for fresh produce suppliers and food brands requiring shelf-life management.
• Co-Packing & Fulfillment Value-added processing and fulfillment services including light assembly, case pick, mixed pallet capabilities, grading, sorting, repack, and direct-to-consumer meal fulfillment for emerging DTC food brands and meal kit companies.
• Custom Solutions Bespoke supply chain strategies built around specific customer operations, featuring flexible programs that scale with volume fluctuations, custom communication cadences, and integrated Midwest hub distribution for produce growers, shippers, and food brands.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% on-time delivery rate
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Burris Logistics: Private, family-owned cold chain logistics provider offering refrigerated warehousing, LTL/FTL transportation, and foodservice distribution. Highly comparable to Castellini in business model (asset-based, integrated services), customer mix (foodservice/produce), and ownership structure.
• United States Cold Storage: Large-scale temperature-controlled warehousing and logistics provider serving food manufacturers, retailers, and foodservice operators. Directly comparable to Castellini's cold storage and distribution offering with overlapping produce and perishable food customers.
• Preferred Freezer Services: National operator of temperature-controlled warehouses with multi-temperature zones and integrated logistics services. Overlaps with Castellini's climate-controlled storage and distribution capabilities, particularly for perishable food products.
• Four Seasons Produce: Specialty organic produce distributor offering warehousing, ripening, and delivery services to retail and foodservice customers. Comparable to Castellini's produce distribution focus and customer segments, particularly retail produce brands.
• ProAct: Produce procurement and distribution specialist serving foodservice operators with fresh produce sourcing, cold chain management, and distribution. Directly comparable to Castellini's produce-focused cold chain distribution to foodservice customers.

Broad incumbents

• Lineage Logistics: Largest global temperature-controlled warehouse REIT with multi-region footprint and integrated cold chain services. Competes with Castellini in cold storage for produce and perishable foods but operates at much greater scale and with public-market capital.
• Americold Logistics: Public global cold storage REIT and logistics provider with extensive multi-temperature warehouse network. Broader portfolio and geographic reach than Castellini but overlapping customer base in perishable food distribution.
• KeHE Distributors: Large specialty food and produce distributor serving retailers and foodservice operators with cold chain distribution, warehousing, and value-added services. Comparable in customer mix and produce distribution focus but with significantly broader product portfolio.

Emerging players

• Coast To Coast Cold Storage: Regional cold storage provider offering multi-temperature warehousing and distribution for food producers. Smaller and more regional than Castellini but operates in an overlapping niche with comparable services.

Others

• IFCO Systems: Global reusable packaging pooling and fresh produce logistics services provider. Adjacent to Castellini's produce cold chain ecosystem, supplying RPCs (reusable plastic containers) used across the fresh produce supply chain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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