Americold Ireland Achieves Exclusive U.S. Meat Export Certification and Five AA-Rated Audits, Reinforcing Global Cold Chain Leadership
Americold (NYSE:COLD) announced that its Dublin facility received certification from Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine to export meat to the United States, making it the only dedicated third-party cold storage provider in Ireland with that capability.
The company also completed five AA-rated BRC Global Standard audits in 2025 across Monaghan, Lurgan, and Dublin, and passed the McDonald’s DQMP audit, underscoring its food-safety and compliance credentials and supporting its strategic focus on expanding global market access for customers.
Americold (NYSE:COLD) ha annunciato che il suo impianto di Dublino ha ottenuto la certificazione dal Dipartimento dell'Agricoltura, dell'Alimentazione e del Mare dell'Irlanda per esportare carne negli Stati Uniti, diventando l'unico fornitore indipendente di stoccaggio a freddo in Irlanda in grado di farlo.
L'azienda ha anche completato cinque audit AA-rated del BRC Global Standard nel 2025 in Monaghan, Lurgan e Dublino, e ha superato l'
Americold (NYSE:COLD) anunció que su instalación de Dublín recibió la certificación del Departamento de Agricultura, Alimentos y Mar de Irlanda para exportar carne a Estados Unidos, convirtiéndose en el único proveedor independiente de almacenamiento en frío de terceros en Irlanda con esa capacidad.
La empresa también completó cinco auditorías AA-rated del BRC Global Standard en 2025 en Monaghan, Lurgan y Dublín, y aprobó la auditoría DQMP de McDonald’s, subrayando sus credenciales de seguridad alimentaria y cumplimiento y respaldando su enfoque estratégico para ampliar el acceso de los clientes a los mercados globales.
Americold (NYSE:COLD)는 아일랜드 더블린 시설이 아일랜드 농업, 식품 및 해양부로부터 육류를 미국으로 수출하기 위한 인증을 받았다고 발표했으며, 이는 아일랜드에서 해당 능력을 갖춘 유일한 제3자 냉동 창고 제공업체가 되었다.
또한 2025년 AA 등급 BRC Global Standard 감사 다섯 건을 모나간, 러건, 더블린에 걸쳐 완료했고, 맥도날드 DQMP 감사를 통과했으며, 이는 식품 안전 및 컴플라이언스 자격을 강조하고 고객의 글로벌 시장 접근 확대에 대한 전략적 초점을 뒀다.
Americold (NYSE:COLD) a annoncé que son établissement de Dublin a reçu la certification du Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine d’Irlande pour exporter de la viande vers les États-Unis, ce qui en fait le seul fournisseur indépendant de stockage frigorifique tiers en Irlande capable de le faire.
L'entreprise a également mené à bien cinq audits AA-rated du BRC Global Standard en 2025 à travers Monaghan, Lurgan et Dublin, et a réussi l'audit DQMP de McDonald’s, renforçant ses compétences en sécurité alimentaire et conformité et soutenant son focus stratégique sur l'élargissement de l'accès des clients aux marchés mondiaux.
Americold (NYSE:COLD) gab bekannt, dass seine Dublin-Einrichtung eine Zertifizierung des irischen Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine erhalten hat, um Fleisch in die Vereinigten Staaten zu exportieren, und damit der einzige spezialisierte Drittanbieter von Kühllagern in Irland ist, der diese Fähigkeit besitzt.
Das Unternehmen hat außerdem fünf AA-bewertete BRC Global Standard Audits im Jahr 2025 in Monaghan, Lurgan und Dublin abgeschlossen und das McDonald’s DQMP-Audit bestanden, was seine Lebensmittelsicherheit- und Compliance-Referenzen unterstreicht und seinen strategischen Fokus auf die Erweiterung des globalen Marktzugangs für Kunden unterstützt.
Americold (NYSE:COLD) أعلنت أن منشأتها في دبلن حصلت على شهادة من وزارة الزراعة والأغذية والبحر في أيرلندا لتصدير اللحوم إلى الولايات المتحدة، مما يجعلها唯一 مزود طرف ثالث بارِد مخصص في أيرلندا بهذه القدرة.
كما أكملت الشركة خمسة تدقيقات AA-rated من معيار BRC Global في 2025 عبر موناغان ولورغان ودبلن، واجتازت تدقيق DQMP الخاص بماكدونالدز، مما يؤكد مؤهلاتها في سلامة الغذاء والامتثال ويدعم تركيزها الاستراتيجي على توسيع الوصول إلى الأسواق العالمية للعملاء.
Americold (NYSE:COLD) 宣布其都柏林设施已获得爱尔兰农业、食品与海洋部的认证，允许向美国出口肉类，使其成为爱尔兰境内具备此能力的唯一专门第三方冷库服务提供商。
公司还在2025年完成了覆盖莫纳汉、卢根和都柏林的五个AA等级的BRC全球标准审计，并通过了麦当劳DQMP审计，强调其食品安全与合规能力，并支持其扩大全球市场准入的战略重点。
- Exclusive U.S. export capability for Irish meat at Dublin facility
- Five AA-rated BRC audits across Monaghan, Lurgan, and Dublin in 2025
- Passed McDonald’s DQMP audit, a rigorous foodservice assessment
- Strengthened global footprint and compliant pathway to U.S. market
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Americold's Dublin certification and AA audit results strengthen its position as Ireland's primary third-party gateway for U.S. meat exports.
Americold gains a new commercial capability: its Dublin facility now holds official approval from Ireland's Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine to export meat to the United States, making it the only dedicated third-party cold storage provider in Ireland with that clearance. This creates a clear logistics pathway that connects Irish meat producers to a highly regulated market and likely increases demand for Americold's storage, handling, and export services.
Operational credibility underpins the commercial case: five AA-rated BRC Global Standard audits across Monaghan, Lurgan, and Dublin and a passed McDonald’s Distributor Quality Management Process audit signal consistently high food-safety controls and customer-facing compliance. These certifications reduce execution risk but still depend on maintaining audit standards, managing U.S. import requirements, and sustaining customer uptake; any change in regulatory criteria or a lapse in compliance could weaken the advantage.
Watch for near-term indicators of impact: volume growth from Irish meat exporters using the Dublin facility, new service contracts enabled by the U.S. export capability, and repeat audit outcomes over the next 12 months. Also monitor any published customer announcements and operational metrics that confirm utilization and revenue contribution in
ATLANTA, GA., Oct. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Americold, a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics, real estate, and value-added services, today announced that its Dublin facility has been certified by Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) to export to the United States. This certification makes Americold the only dedicated third-party cold storage provider in Ireland with this capability, offering Irish meat producers a compliant and trusted logistics pathway to one of the world’s most regulated food markets.
This milestone highlights Americold’s unique position in Ireland’s cold chain infrastructure, reinforcing its role as a critical enabler of global food flows. The certification reflects Americold’s commitment to operational excellence, regulatory alignment, and customer growth.
“This certification reinforces Americold’s role as a gateway to global markets,” said Rob Chambers, Chief Executive Officer at Americold. “By enabling direct U.S. meat export from Ireland, we’re expanding our customers’ reach and strengthening our position as the most trusted cold chain partner in the world’s most regulated food markets.”
The Dublin certification is further supported by Americold Ireland’s recent audit achievements. In 2025, the company completed five AA-rated BRC Global Standard audits across its facilities in Monaghan, Lurgan, and Dublin—the highest possible rating for food safety and quality. Additionally, Americold successfully passed the McDonald’s Distributor Quality Management Process (DQMP) audit, one of the most rigorous assessments in the foodservice industry.
“These results reflect the discipline and dedication of our Ireland team and underscore Americold’s ability to deliver consistent excellence across multiple sites,” said Richard Winnall, President, International at Americold. “They also provide assurance to our customers and investors that our infrastructure meets the highest global standards.”
Together, these achievements demonstrate Americold’s strategic focus on expanding its global footprint, enabling customer growth, and maintaining industry-leading standards in food safety and compliance.
About Americold
Americold Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: COLD) is a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics and real estate, with a more than 120-year legacy of innovation and reliability. With over 230 facilities across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and South America—totaling approximately 1.5 billion refrigerated cubic feet—Americold ensures the safe, efficient movement of refrigerated products worldwide.
Americold’s facilities are an integral part of the global food supply chain, connecting producers, processors, distributors, and retailers with tailored, value-added services supported by responsive and reliable supply chains. Leveraging deep industry expertise, smart technology, and sustainable practices, Americold delivers world-class service that creates lasting value for customers and shareholders.
Visit www.americold.com to learn more.
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