Red River Commodities builds new routes to healthier foods through AxelSpur warehouse

Red River Commodities expanding through the new AxelSpur warehouse in Fargo, North Dakota

In the past year, Red River Commodities took into service its brand-new facility in Fargo, ND, consolidating six third-party storage locations into one central, 100,000-square-foot unit. The warehouse includes twelve truck dock doors and four railcar dock doors connected directly to a rail spur, allowing the facility to double as a distribution centre. This set-up allows rail car positioning alongside the building for easy loading and unloading before being reconnected to the main line.

In September 2025, the Edible Seeds company loaded its first railcar shipment from AxelSpur, bound for Mexico City. The operational advantages for the business are numerous. The new warehouse reduces Red River Commodities’ dependence on external logistics providers, increasing operational control and reducing costs. Secondly, the rail spur makes it easier to move larger shipment volumes (each rail car can hold about 2.5 standard truckloads), which translates to lower freight costs. This supports the company’s long-term growth plans, including expanded U.S. wildlife distribution and improved access to export markets such as Mexico.

“The brand-new AxelSpur warehouse gives Red River Commodities a logistical edge in an exceptionally competitive market”

Organizing the rail shipments requires coordination across the company’s production, operations, and logistics teams. Production teams adjust packaging and pallet configurations to match railcar dimensions, while the loading process relies on two forklifts and a three-person team to maximize use of space. “It’s basically like a puzzle, where you have to plan the height of stacks, alternate stacking patterns, and sequence loads to make the very most of the available capacity,” said Joe Driscoll, President and CEO at Red River Commodities.

Beyond logistics, the new facility offers improved heating and cooling efficiency and is certified to SQF food-grade standards. Hence, the AxelSpur warehouse helps ensure product quality and aligns perfectly with Acomo’s broader sustainability ambitions.

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Red River Commodities, Fargo, USA forms part of the Edible seeds segment of Acomo. Red River Commodities transforms sunflower seeds and select other specialty crops into tasty, high-quality food ingredients and food products.