CryoTemp Gel Packs

07/15/2025 |

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Dry Ice Alternatives

CryoTemp Gel Packs

After extensive in-house testing* of frozen shipments, Pelton Shepherd designed CryoTemp, a family of reliable gel packs for the shipment of frozen items and the best alternative to dry ice.

CryoTemp Gel Packs have been designed to maintain a temperature below 25F during their thawing phase. They can be frozen** and handled like traditional packs.

Unlike dry ice, CryoTemp gel packs do not sublimate, are not hazardous nor subject to shipping fees and seasonal price fluctuations.

(*)Prepared or raw meat, prepared or raw vegetables, prepared meals and most deserts thaw from frozen around 28F, a higher temperature than Cryo Temp product eutectic setting.

(**) We recommend that CryoTemp gel packs be conditioned at temperatures close to 0 to 5F like traditional gel packs.

Cryo Ice™

A no-nonsense alternative to dry ice to keep your payload frozen.

Features of Cryo Ice™ Gel Packs

Made from a specially formulated water-based gel that maintains a temperature lower than 25F during thawing
Ideal everyday refrigerant solution for transporting pharmaceuticals and perishables that need to remain frozen
Cryo Ice™ is our most cost-effective dry ice alternative
simple and much safer than dry ice

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Pelton Shepherd has been the industry leader in refrigerant solutions for over 70 years. While a lot has changed, our commitment to innovation and pushing the limits of existing cold chain materials has remained the same.

We understand that every degree matters when handling temperature-sensitive perishable products. We also value sustainability and helping businesses incorporate eco-friendly gel packs into their cold chain systems. That’s why we’ve constantly innovated to uncover new solutions to meet the needs of modern organizations.

Our ice packs for shipping are manufactured to the highest standards to prevent rips, tears and moisture damage. They are also produced in our U.S.-based factories, and we partner with local cold storage facilities to protect the integrity of our products.

Connect with our team for a quote or to learn more about our wholesale gel ice packs and reusable, recyclable and biodegradable designs.

Success Stories

Pelton Shepherd has proven themselves an exceptional partner time and time again. Their products coupled with their operational agility and outstanding customer service are truly the gold standard across the industry.

Any issues or questions I have, being with product, deliveries or my own fault, Ali and her team have worked extremely past any customer bar of excellence. They are truly a company that cares about their customers and I am blessed to be a part of it.

The team at Pelton Shepherd has been great to work with, they are extremely attentive to helping with any issues that may come up. They also offer many solutions to questions or changes that we have brought to the table.

I’ve worked with Pelton-Shepherd for several years. Their sales team has always been a pleasant experience. When ordering  gel packs the product is always on time and ready for pick up.

Deliveries are consistent and on time but if an issue arises, we are always notified immediately. If you’re looking for a vendor that values their customers, then you’ve come to the right place!

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Whatever your priority, our extensive catalog has reliable options to match.

Trusted When Cold Matters

Backed by decades of performance, our GlacierTemp cold packs and foam bricks offer a range of price points and features for shipping needs that require +30°F formulations.

Trusted When Accuracy Matters

Specially formulated to maintain precise eutectic points, CuraTemp packs ensure accurate control for products that require specific temperature excursions.

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Eco-Friendly Ice Packs for Shipping

02/18/2021 |

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Eco-Friendly Ice Packs For Shipping

TerraTemp Packs

In its 2020 Packaging Survey, McKinsey found that waste production ranks number two among U.S. consumers as the most concerning environmental impact of packaging. Choosing eco-friendly shipping solutions will move your business forward on sustainability goals and strengthen your brand in an increasingly environmentally conscious consumer landscape. TerraTemp packs from Pelton Shepherd can be a starting point.

TerraTemp packs are non-toxic, compostable and recyclable ice packs for shipping that help businesses depart from environmentally destructive packaging and hazardous dry ice. They consist of pouches that can be recycled or composted and a water-based gel that can be poured down the drain. Select gel formulas even contain compounds that promote plant growth.

Whether you need to transport food, pharmaceuticals or any other perishable product requiring accurate temperature control, consider our TerraTemp packs and transform your cold chain.

Terra Ice™

The First, Only, Truly Compostable Gel Pack

Terra Ice™ is the only truly compostable gel pack. It consists of certified compostable materials per the American Society for Testing and Materials standard D6400.

Features of Terra Ice™

Offers the same performance as a regular gel pack
Eutectic point of 32 F
100% biodegradable gel formula
It can turn into usable soil when composted or decompose fast when landfilled, leading to convenient and low-impact disposal.
No need to open the pouch or recycle Terra Ice™ gel packs. You and your customers can simply toss the gel pack into the trash, where it will gradually break down into organic components

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Nutri Ice™

Balanced Plant Food and Drain-Safe

After years of customer feedback on our original plant food gel pack, we created Nutri Ice, the best plant food gel pack on the market that continue to raise the bar of sustainable and user-friendly gel packs. Designed for weekly fertilizing of plants, it has the a similar NPK ratio as Miracle-Gro(r) Pour&Feed(r).

The non-toxic, water-based gel can be poured directly on plant soil. Too much gel? Pour it down the drain for simpler disposal and reduced environmental impact.

The sustainable film is made from a strong, puncture-resistant #4 plastic that contains 30% post-consumer recycled material and can be recycled again.

Available ambient or frozen in sizes ranging from 12 to 80oz
Eutectic point: 32F
Reusable

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Vortec Ice™

Sustainable AND Cost Effective

By our estimates, garbage trucks transporting the weight of one pallet’s worth of gel packs to the landfill generate 56 lbs. of CO2 emissions. Drain-safe gel packs divert the gel away from landfills and offer a cost-effective way to reduce the impact on greenhouse gas emissions.

Features of Vortec Ice™

Cost-effective and sustainable
Contain a drain-safe gel, meaning you can cut the pouch corner and safely pour the gel down the drain. You can then recycle the pouch in the same way you recycle your plastic bags.
Vortec Ice™ packs are also septic-safe, allow for multiple uses
Have a eutectic point of 32 F.

For the most cost-effective and sustainable option, choose Vortec Ice™.