Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Food Infrastructure Partner in Ontario
Milo Fais has been a leader in agri-infrastructure for over a century, providing integrated solutions for food processing, storage, and distribution. Our 395,000 sq. ft. facility in Wheatly, Ontario, strategically located near Lake Erie and the US border, offers temperature-controlled storage, wastewater treatment, and logistics services. We serve major food processors like Cavendish Farms and Bolthouse Farms, leveraging economies of scale to reduce client costs. Our infrastructure includes 200,000 sq. ft. of cold storage, 2.1 million gallons/day of wastewater capacity, and 55 acres of farmland. We prioritize sustainability through zero-waste initiatives and advanced water treatment to protect Lake Erie.Our team of experts ensures compliance with Canadian Food Inspection Agency standards and provides 24/7 operational support. We specialize in scalable, cost-effective solutions, including refrigeration, steam services, and agricultural research. Our vision is to decentralize food processing and strengthen North American supply chains. With a focus on innovation and corporate social responsibility, we align operations with UN Sustainable Development Goals. Our clients benefit from streamlined processes, dedicated customer service, and access to multimodal transportation networks.
Services
Cold Storage
Wastewater Treatment
Logistics Distribution
Agricultural Research
Refrigeration Services
Steam Processing
Food Hub Management
On-Farm Experimentation
Temperature-Controlled Warehousing
Environmental Compliance
Details
- Year established: 1923
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 operations with strategic access to US and Canadian markets.
- Our 100+ years of experience ensure proven, scalable infrastructure solutions.
- We provide economies of scale with no capital investment required from clients.
- Our facility includes advanced wastewater treatment compliant with environmental regulations.
- We operate a 395,000 sq. ft. campus with multimodal transportation access.
Services
Cold Storage
Our 200,000 sq. ft. cold storage facility provides multi-temperature zones (-25C to 0C) for food manufacturers and importers. We handle bulk storage up to 30,000 totes and 6,500 pallets with battery-operated forklifts. Clients benefit from scalable solutions, dedicated storage options, and 100+ years of industry expertise. Our facility ensures product integrity for frozen appetizers, meat, dairy, and produce.
Wastewater Treatment
We process 7 million liters/day of food industry wastewater using advanced treatment systems. Our facility reduces BOD, COD, and phosphorus levels to meet Lake Erie discharge standards. Services include anaerobic digestion, effluent testing, and land application of residuals. Clients receive regulatory compliance support and data-driven process optimization to minimize environmental impact.
Logistics Distribution
Our distribution services integrate with third-party carriers for seamless cold storage logistics. We load/unload reefer containers and coordinate shipments to Windsor, Toronto, and US destinations. Clients access multimodal transport via Highway 401, railways, and ports. We ensure temperature-controlled product integrity from warehouse to market.
Agricultural Research
We offer 55 acres of farmland for crop testing, plant breeding, and agricultural innovation. Our site supports aquaponic farming and cultivar development in Ontario's top vegetable-growing region. Clients gain data-driven insights for sustainable farming practices and product demonstrations in a real-world environment.
Refrigeration & Steam
Our ammonia refrigeration system maintains -18C for frozen food storage and processing. Steam services support sanitation, cooking, and sterilization with natural gas boilers. Clients access 24/7 heat-on-demand infrastructure for food safety and production efficiency without capital equipment investment.
Questions
What food processing services do you offer?
We provide refrigeration, steam processing, cold storage, wastewater treatment, and agricultural research facilities for food manufacturers.
How does your location benefit food distribution?
Our Wheatly, Ontario location offers 9-hour reach to 50% of North Americans, with proximity to US border crossings and multimodal transport options.
Can you handle large-scale cold storage needs?
Yes, we offer 200,000 sq. ft. of temperature-controlled storage with racking for 6,500 pallets and bulk storage up to 30,000 totes.
How do you ensure environmental compliance?
Our wastewater plant treats effluent to meet Lake Erie standards, with daily testing and anaerobic digestion of solids for land application.
Do you support agricultural innovation?
Yes, we provide 55 acres of farmland for crop testing, plant breeding, and aquaponic farming research in Ontario's top agricultural region.
What transportation options are available?
We coordinate with third-party carriers and offer access to Highway 401, railways, and Windsor/Toronto ports for efficient cold chain logistics.
