Pelican Ice and Cold Storage, LLC is a food-grade certified ice production and cold storage company serving the Greater New Orleans and Gulf Coast region.
ABOUT
ABOUT PELICAN ICE
Providing Quality Ice with Reliable Service
Founded in 1902, Pelican Ice began as a cold storage facility and block ice plant and has grown into the oldest continuously operating ice company in North America.
Today, Pelican Ice is the leading provider of ice production and distribution across the New Orleans Metro area and surrounding Gulf Coast markets.
Our Mission
Offering the Best ICE at a Nice Price
Pelican Ice is committed to delivering high-quality ice products and services at scale, while maintaining exceptional service standards across all customer segments.
As the oldest continuously operating commercial ice manufacturer in North America, our experience positions us as a trusted provider for:
- Industrial and commercial ice production
- Distribution and logistics solutions
- Emergency response support
- Retail and specialty ice services
We proudly serve a diverse customer base while maintaining the highest industry standards for safety, quality, and reliability.
COMPANY OVERVIEW
The Oldest Continuously Operating Ice Company
Pelican Ice has remained a cornerstone of the regional ice industry for more than a century through one defining principle: adaptability.
From its origins as a small block ice plant to a modern, high-capacity production operation, the company has continuously evolved to meet the demands of industry, commerce, emergency response, and community needs.
Today, Pelican Ice operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, producing and distributing ice and related products through state-of-the-art facilities designed for rapid production, reliable logistics, and strict quality assurance.
Our production and storage facilities are designed to maintain high-volume output while ensuring consistent quality, food safety, and reliable service.
Regional Service
Through Pelican Ice in Kenner, Louisiana and Bay Ice in Gulfport, Mississippi, customers across the Gulf Coast region can access dependable ice production and distribution to meet their needs.
Kenner, Louisiana
Pelican Ice
480 ton per day production facility
Primary manufacturing and distribution hub
Gulfport, Mississippi
Bay Ice
100 ton per day production facility
Regional production and support center
Core Commitments
ABOUT PELICAN ICE
Built to Redefine Luxury
Pelican Ice has remained a cornerstone of the regional ice industry for more than a century through one defining principle: adaptability.
From its origins as a small block ice plant to a modern, high-capacity production operation, the company has continuously evolved to meet the demands of industry, commerce, emergency response, and community needs.
Today, Pelican Ice operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, producing and distributing ice and related products through state-of-the-art facilities designed for rapid production, reliable logistics, and strict quality assurance.
Our tailored production warehouses allow us to maintain high-volume output without compromising product consistency, safety, or service reliability.
- 1902
- First Spark
Company founded as a cold storage facility and block ice plant.
- 2020
- Fleet Expansion
Expansion into commercial ice production and distribution
- 2024
- Flagship Milestone
Introduction of specialty ice product stabilizes long-term operations