A scoop of kindness

In early March, United States Cold Storage (US Cold) and its partners helped prevent over three tonnes of ice cream from going to waste. Due to a logistics issue, a huge shipment of the dessert could not be accepted by its original consignee, although it remained safe for human consumption. That’s when US Cold stepped in – together with the ice cream manufacturer and an NGO – so that not a drop would be sent to landfill. US Cold’s warehouse in Covington, Tennessee agreed to store the product temporarily, creating the time and space needed to finalise a donation solution. The NGO then ensured the ice cream was redirected to people in need, creating a positive impact on the community.