Cold storage facilities keep perishable foods like fruits, vegetables, meat and fish fresh for longer by storing them at low temperatures. This allows people to access these foods throughout the year. Cold storage works by storing foods under optimum cool temperatures and humidity levels tailored to each food item. Maintaining cold storage is important as it slows the rate of spoilage from chemical changes and microbial growth. Proper cold storage rooms require consistent temperatures between 2 to 12 degrees Celsius to preserve quality and prevent food waste.