Vertical Cold Storage announced that five of its facilities have received official approval from CME Group to store its Spot Call Butter. The approved sites include Vertical Cold Storage’s state-of-the-art refrigerated warehouses in Chicago, IL; Fort Worth, TX; Detroit, MI; Indianapolis, IN; and Kansas City, MO.

This certification affirms Vertical Cold Storage's compliance with all CME Group rules and criteria governing warehouse approval. It enables the company to serve the specialized storage and handling needs of clients participating in CME Group’s Spot Call Butter market while maintaining the highest standards of integrity, security, and traceability.

“This approval reinforces Vertical Cold’s reputation as a responsive and resourceful partner in the cold storage industry,” said Jim Henderson, Chief Commercial Officer at Vertical Cold Storage. “Our team takes pride in tackling even the most challenging customer requirements, whether it’s designing custom storage programs for perishable commodities or operating specialized facilities like our bonded warehouse in Miami that supports global importers and exporters. We solve complex supply chain problems by combining compliance, capacity, and creativity.”

Vertical Cold Storage’s continued expansion and investment in asset quality reflect its commitment to providing flexible, high-performance temperature-controlled services across food, beverage, and other perishable categories. The company’s network now includes modern, strategically located facilities built to meet the stringent standards of organizations such as CME Group, USDA, and FDA.