国际冷冻冷藏仓库协会成立于1891年。当时易腐食品的库存需求增加，温控仓储设施的温度控制系统复杂，很具有挑战性。然而这个问题却很快就得以解决了。

多年来，国际冷冻冷藏仓库协会的目标越来越高，活动范围也随之扩大。现如今，除了搜集资料和促进交流外，协会还积极推动更高效的配送服务，支持会员的新技术应用，呼吁行业的法律法规，以及帮助会员遵守美国乃至国际上的行业规则。协会与在安全快捷地流通世界各地的食品方面有共同利益的行业组织、国际组织共同结盟。同时，所有活跃的会员也都是世界食品物流组织工作的成员和受益者。

International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses

The International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses (IARW) came into existence in 1891 when a number of conventional warehousemen took on the demands of storing perishable food and soon realized the increased challenge and complexity of operating temperature controlled storage facilities.

IARW's goals and activities have broadened considerably over the years. Today, in addition to collecting information and encouraging the exchange of ideas, the association aggressively promotes more efficient distribution services, aids members in adopting new technology, advises members of legislation and regulations affecting the food industry, assists members in complying with U.S. and international regulations, and participates in alliances with industry and international organizations having a common interest in the safe and efficient flow of food products around the world. All active members of IARW are also members and beneficiaries of the work of The World Food Logistics Organization.