New phytosanitary facility in Miami will be USA’s largest

MIAMI, FL — On July 21, 2025, Reveam and the Mandich Group officially broke ground on a first-of-its-kind Phytosanitary Treatment and Cold Chain Processing Facility in Miami-Dade County. This Future-Ready Perishables Facility, developed through a joint venture between the two companies and in close collaboration with PortMiami and Miami International Airport (MIA), is set to become the largest of its kind in the United States and the first in Florida to integrate advanced phytosanitary treatment with high-throughput cold chain logistics.

The $141 million facility, located at 7449 NW 12 Street, is scheduled to open in 2027. Mandich Group will contribute $98.5 million and PortMiami will provide $9 million toward the project. Additionally, PortMiami secured a $33.5 million U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration Federal Port Infrastructure Development Program Grant to support the facility.

Here are the facility’s highlights:
Size and Capacity: The new facility will span over 340,000 square feet, with approximately 20% dedicated to advanced phytosanitary technology and the remaining 80% optimized for cold storage logistics, including state-of-the-art refrigerated warehousing, loading docks, and office space. The facility will be capable of treating over 20,000 TEUs per year and will accommodate more than 35,000 pallet positions for chilled and frozen storage, supporting high-throughput operations and efficient supply chain integration.

Phytosanitary Technologies: The facility will feature advanced USDA-approved phytosanitary irradiation capabilities powered by Reveam’s proprietary Electronic Cold-Pasteurization (ECP) platform. Supported by USDA-certified inspection bays, this integrated system not only meets strict import/export requirements but also delivers significant value-added benefits: extending shelf life, reducing spoilage organisms and foodborne pathogens, and enabling treatment in final packaging. This flexible, heat-free, and chemical-free process is ideal for a wide range of products, including fresh produce, proteins (such as poultry and seafood), pet foods, spices, fresh-cut and pre-packaged foods, and even medical devices and supplies.

Cold Chain Processing Capabilities: The facility’s capabilities include 50-foot clear height for high-density racking, dedicated freezer and cooler storage, and a full suite of logistics services such as import/export handling, cross-docking, inventory management, case picking, wrapping, unitization, pallet building, up/down stacking, labeling, load consolidation, temperature reduction, floor loading and unloading, lumping, repalletization, and EDI integration—ensuring efficient, flexible, and scalable operations across the supply chain.

Location advantage: seamless integration between air cargo terminals and PortMiami through Florida’s refrigerated trucking corridors.

Economic impact: expected to support over 200 jobs and reduce spoilage and inspection delays for over 1.5 million tons of agricultural cargo annually.

Environmental stewardship: supports early pest and disease detection while helping preserve native ecosystems and domestic crop viability. Use of an innovative technology that provides an alternative solution to chemical treatments.

“This groundbreaking marks a major step forward in building the next generation of infrastructure to support safe, efficient, and sustainable food trade,” said Chip Starns, Co-Founder and Chief Regulatory Officer of Reveam. “By integrating our ECP^® technology directly into a logistics hub of this scale, we’re setting a new standard for food safety, regulatory compliance, and shelf-life extension across global markets.”

“We’re proud to play a role in delivering critical infrastructure that enhances food security and trade efficiency at one of the world’s most important logistics hubs,” said Michael Mandich, Managing Partner at Mandich Group. “This facility reflects our commitment to building smart, sustainable assets that serve both economic and public interests – right here in Miami-Dade County.”

Together, this facility will strengthen Miami’s role as a key global perishables hub, supporting safe, efficient, and sustainable food trade. 

About Reveam
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Reveam is revolutionizing food safety and supply chain integrity through its proprietary Electronic Cold-Pasteurization (ECP) platform. Its advanced electron beam technology eliminates pests, bacteria, and molds – enhancing safety, extending shelf life and unlocking new markets for fresh produce. Reveam partners with growers, distributors and regulators to ensure agricultural products meet international phytosanitary standards, enabling trade and enhancing food safety worldwide. For more information, visit www.reveam.com.

About Mandich Group
Founded in 2016 by the Mandich brothers, Mandich Group is a leading South Florida–based cold storage investment and development firm. Managing nine facilities totaling nearly 2.7 million square feet across six states, the company drives innovation in cold chain logistics. Its operating division, Cold-Link Logistics, delivers specialized temperature-controlled warehousing and supply chain solutions to over 280 food industry clients, supported by a 250+ team members.

Contact: Michael Young, Director of Marketing, mobile: 229-426-2983 / myoung@reveam.com.