Food warehousing and fulfillment
Snacks, coffee, protein powders and other dry goods: Kolineo provides food warehousing and fulfillment for brands selling online and to grocery and big-box retailers, from Sherbrooke, Québec, and near Chicago.
What food warehousing really involves
Food products aren’t just boxes. Each one carries a best-before date, a lot number and sometimes storage conditions printed on the package. A bag of coffee forgotten at the back of an aisle is a straight loss. A pallet of snacks delivered to a retailer with too little shelf life left is often refused at the dock.
Traceability matters just as much. If there’s a recall, you need to know quickly which lots shipped, when and to whom. In Canada, the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations set traceability requirements for many food businesses, and U.S. brands face similar expectations under FDA rules. Large grocery chains then add their own: minimum remaining shelf life on delivery, labels, pallet configuration, delivery appointments.
Food brands also sell across more channels than ever: their own online store, Amazon, specialty grocers, big-box retailers. Each channel orders in its own unit, from single items to cases to full pallets. Your food logistics partner has to keep up without mixing formats or dates.
Food fulfillment: how Kolineo handles your products
Processes built for dry, packaged goods and adapted to your requirements.
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Fast, accurate receiving
Your pallets are unloaded, counted and put away quickly, so your products are available to sell without delay.
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Lots and dates set with you
Before your first inbound shipment, we agree with you on what to track (lot numbers, best-before dates) and the order in which stock should ship out.
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Accurate, real-time inventory
See your stock levels and order status at any time, from your phone or your computer.
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Online and retail orders
Single-unit picking for ecommerce, case and pallet picking for retailers, all from the same inventory.
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Big-box retail deliveries
Kolineo ships to retailers such as Costco, Walmart, Sobeys, Sam’s Club and Amazon, with their requirements in mind.
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Shipping at the right price
Parcel shipping worldwide, LTL or FTL across Canada and the U.S. at negotiated rates: our clients save 28% on shipping on average.
From dry goods to gourmet gift boxes
Kolineo already fulfills orders for snacks, coffee and protein powders. These products travel well, but their packaging doesn’t always: bags tear, jars crack, boxes get crushed in carrier networks. We work with you on shipping packaging that protects the product without adding needless billable weight.
Putting together holiday gift sets or discovery boxes? Kitting and assembly happen in the warehouse, using your components. Do your products need to stay within a specific temperature range? Tell us up front, and we’ll tell you honestly whether our facilities are the right fit. For retail distribution, see our shipping and freight page.
- Snacks and bars
- Coffee and protein powders
- Other packaged dry goods
- Gift sets, discovery boxes and promotional bundles
What our clients say
« A very efficient service that every ecommerce business needs. Parcels ship very quickly and they are always ready to adapt to special cases. I cut my shipping costs by 40%, even though I already had preferred rates with platforms claiming to offer the best rates. »
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« In a 20-year career, I have never seen so much commitment and professionalism. I was impressed from day one. I thought it was just the beginning… It has been like that for 3 years now. »
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« I could not be more satisfied with Kolineo’s services. Our group was looking for a trustworthy, human team that makes a difference. After evaluating all the major 3PL companies, we chose Kolineo. Looking back, I can say that this decision was key to our success. »
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« When choosing my 3PL, I was looking at price, but not only that. I wanted a partner focused on my growth, one that supports me through the good and the tougher times of my business. Kolineo is that partner. »
CEO, Beverage and food industry
Food warehousing and fulfillment FAQ
What kinds of food products do you handle?
Mainly dry, packaged goods: snacks, coffee, protein powders and other shelf-stable products. If your products need to be refrigerated, frozen or kept within a specific temperature range, raise it first: we’ll tell you honestly whether we can serve you.
Do you track lots and expiry dates?
Lot and date traceability is central in food, and we address it from the very first review of your account: what to track, at which step, and in what order stock should leave inventory (first in, first out, or first expired, first out). We then confirm how our processes meet your requirements.
Can you deliver to grocery chains and big-box stores?
Yes. We prepare your B2B orders by the case or by the pallet and ship them LTL or FTL. Kolineo already delivers to retailers such as Costco, Walmart, Sobeys and Sam’s Club. Send us each retailer’s vendor guide and we’ll use it to prepare your shipments to their rules.
What happens if there’s a recall?
A recall starts with good data: which lots are in stock, which have shipped and to which customers. Before your first inbound shipment, we agree with you on the information to keep so we can provide it quickly the day you need it.
Can you ship food products to U.S. customers?
Yes. Kolineo ships across Canada, the United States and internationally, and our Chicago warehouse puts your products closer to U.S. customers. Food crossing into the U.S. comes with its own FDA obligations, such as prior notice of imported food, so confirm yours before the first shipment. On our side, we coordinate import and customs clearance with the transport.
How much does food warehousing cost?
Pricing depends on the space you use, your order volume, units per order and shipping. Use our 3PL cost calculator for a first range, then request a quote.
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Let’s talk about your food products
Tell us what you sell, your volumes and your sales channels, and we’ll prepare a detailed quote.