Supermarkets rely heavily on cold storage, especially when it comes to meats, refrigerated foods, frozen foods, beverages, and ice cream. It is essential that supermarkets purchase the correct types of commercial refrigeration for different foods.
Here are the different types of commercial refrigeration recommended for supermarkets.
- Beverage cooler. A beverage cooler is a refrigerator that keeps soft drinks and juices cold and ready to drink. A supermarket would require a number of these, depending on the size of the establishment. A large unit like the 943L Beverage Cooler – 2 Door would be ideal.
- Ice cream freezer. Supermarkets usually have stocks of ice cream poles. These must be chilled and kept frozen at all times. The 240L ice cream freezer is about waist high and has sliding glass doors at the top of the unit. A customer can simply view the ice cream contents through the glass lid and slide it open to reach their desired ice cream cone.
- Frieza Island. This freezer is ideal for a variety of frozen foods. Be sure to keep different types of frozen foods in separate freezers. For example, use one freezer for chicken and another for frozen vegetables. The Island Freezer 758L Curved Glass Slider is a wide unit, so it can store a large amount of frozen food. The customer can comfortably walk through and view the content through the glass top.
- Wall cooler. A wall cooler is a large commercial refrigeration unit that has shelves on multiple levels. It can be placed against a wall, has no windows or glass doors, and is open at the front for easy access. Wall coolers are the ideal units for foods that need to be kept refrigerated but not frozen. It is suitable for dairy products such as yogurt, butter, cheese and milk drinks.
- Refrigerators for meats / cold cuts. This catering equipment is designed with a glass window on the customer facing side. It is open at the rear to allow supermarket staff to reach meat or deli items as per customer’s request. This display fridge comes in different sizes depending on your requirements.
These are the commercial refrigeration units that are recommended for supermarkets. Depending on the size of the supermarket, you may require more than one of each unit. It is essential to have the correct catering equipment to ensure that your clients receive a quality meal.