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Industrial vs Commercial Ice Machines: Which one is right for your business?

Olivia MarcyBuying An Ice Machine, Ice Machine, Renting an Ice Machine

Industrial vs Commercial Ice Machines: Which one is right for your business?Industrial or commercial—what’s the difference? In the world of ice machines, the difference is actually pretty significant. When you’re looking to buy an industrial ice machine, buying a commercial ice machine instead simply won’t cut it—and vice versa. Even though both types of machines produce more ice than the …

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Restaurant Refrigeration: The Ultimate Guide

Olivia MarcyRefrigeration

Read Before You Buy: The Ultimate Guide To Restaurant RefrigerationCommercial kitchens have unique needs when it comes to restaurant refrigeration. In the world of food service, efficiency is key and space is at a premium. You need commercial kitchen equipment that optimizes your workflow and allows your team to work quickly to keep up with demand.  Restaurant refrigeration includes refrigerators …

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10 Common Foods You Should NEVER Store in the Fridge (and Why Restaurants Don’t Refrigerate Ketchup)

meghanBuying An Ice Machine, Ice Types, Ice Uses

10 Common Foods You Should NEVER Store In The Fridge (and Why Restaurants Don’t Refrigerate Ketchup)Cold storage is essential for our way of life, most foods, and our limited kitchen space. However, refrigerating some products are best stored on the counter or in the pantry, and refrigeration can lead to less than desirable results. It’s easy to know what you …

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Beat The Memphis Heat with the Best Summer Drinks and Coolest Ice in the MidSouth

meghanBuying An Ice Machine, Ice Types, Ice Uses

Beat the Memphis Heat with the Best Summer Drinks and Coolest Ice in the MidSouthThe MidSouth heat can be unrelenting. That’s why you need some crystal clear ice to keep your refreshments and spirits nice and cold. And what better way to celebrate the heat waves of August than with the best summer drinks?  But this week’s blog post offers …

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Energy-Saving Ice Machines are Here!

meghanBuying An Ice Machine, Manufacturer Feature, News, Product Feature

Energy-Saving Ice Machines are Here!Want a more energy efficient ice machine? They’re here! On January 28th, 2018, new energy standards went into effect for commercial ice machines. Back in 2015, The U.S. Department of Energy defined new standards that gave manufacturers until 2018 to start selling ice makers that would use 10 to 25% less energy—and guess what? 2018 has arrived…the new …