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US Foods uses CO2 refrigeration

US-Foods-logoUSA: Leading food distribution company US Foods has installed a CO2 cascade refrigeration system in its new distribution centre in Seabrook, New Hampshire.

In addition to the CO2 system, the new 500,000ft² facility is LEED certified and includes a number of other “green” enhancements including energy efficient lighting.

Headquartered in Rosemont, Illinois, US Foods has more than 60 locations nationwide and an annual revenue of around $22bn.

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