The Portfolio
- Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) | St. Cloud, MN | 320,000 sq ft | Regional grocery distribution center with refrigeration, high-density pallet racking, and large-volume dock operations
- AWG: Fleet Maintenance Facility | Kenosha, WI | 17,200 sq ft | Fleet maintenance facility with drive-through maintenance bays and wash bays supporting AWG regional distribution operations
- Appert’s Food Service (Sysco) | St. Cloud, MN | 76,500 sq ft addition | Freezer, cooler, and dry storage expansion with precast wall and roof systems and coordinated refrigeration
- Bernick’s | Waite Park, MN | 37,000 sq ft | Combined warehouse, freezer, and deep-freezer facility with integrated racking and loading dock access
- First District Association | Litchfield, MN | 20,000 sq ft | Dairy processing facility with ammonia and compressor room, clean-in-place room, and welfare space
- Trident Seafoods | Motley, MN | 19,000 sq ft | Food processing and cold storage with temperature-controlled environments and operational loading access
Additional food and beverage work includes Performance Food Group’s cheese shredding production facility in Rice, MN; Gluek Brewery’s 401,000 sq ft distribution and warehouse complex in Cold Spring, MN; brewery construction for Bad Habit Brewing; and food service work for Caribou Coffee, Chipotle and Noodles, and Tri-Brands.
How Rice Works
Operational Understanding. Rice collaborates with owners, engineers, and consultants early to understand processing, sanitation, and regulatory requirements before design begins.
Design and Engineering. Layouts are developed around product flow, temperature zoning, equipment placement, and employee movement.
Preconstruction and Permitting. Materials, systems, and finishes are aligned with budget and performance goals. Municipal coordination reduces risk and schedule delays before construction starts.
Construction and System Integration. Rice coordinates mechanical, refrigeration, and process systems throughout the build, delivering facilities ready for certification, inspection, and startup.
What Rice Builds
Rice builds food and beverage production and processing facilities, packaging and bottling facilities, cold storage and freezer buildings, and distribution centers. Every facility is built with washdown-ready construction, sanitary finishes, floor systems rated for moisture and chemicals, and high-performance mechanical, refrigeration, and ventilation systems. Phased construction keeps active facilities operational during the build.
If you have a food and beverage project, Rice Companies has done this work before. Talk to the team about what your facility needs.
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