Grip Appoints Industry Veteran to Lead Cold Chain Fulfillment
Miami-based cold chain fulfillment company Grip has appointed John Hummel as president of its national operations. With over four decades in frozen and refrigerated distribution, Hummel brings extensive experience from roles at Burris Logistics, United Natural Foods Inc., and Reinhart Foodservice. The appointment aims to strengthen Grip's position in a fragmented industry where precise logistics decisions—such as dry ice quantities or transit times—are critical for preserving product quality while maintaining profitability. Since its 2022 launch, Grip has shipped over $3 billion worth of perishable goods and operates fulfillment centers across the U.S., reaching most Americans within one day. Grip's founder Juan Camilo Meisel highlighted how traditional infrastructure was not built to handle e-commerce parcel delivery for refrigerated items. The company developed a specialized order management system tailored for perishables, which dynamically adjusts logistics decisions rather than applying rigid rules.
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