Three Basic Types Of Refrigerated Cases

If you're in the process of opening up a new convenience or grocery store, the chances are pretty good that you'll need refrigerated cases. Most of your customers will find themselves wanting at least one refrigerated or frozen item per visit.

Here's a brief rundown of the kinds of new and used refrigerated cases available to grocery owners.

Deli Cases. An indispensable piece of equipment for nearly any convenience or grocery store, particularly one that serves prepared food. You won't just be storing deli mean behind your deli case; no, these refrigerated cases can hold cheeses, salads, prepared meals and more. Good examples are the Arneg Aspen 2 refrigerated case, with its plexiglass sliding doors and its stainless steel stiffened working table, or the Arneg Havana, a popular choice for delicatessens.

Bakery Cases. Designed for displaying cakes, tortes, pies and other confections, these refrigerated cases show off upscale and special-order items. They also encourage sales, since there's no glass barrier between the goods and the consumer. But they're strong enough to keep dairy products from spoiling.

Ice Cream Freezers. Impulse purchases are the name of the game here -- many of the best and most "productive" ice cream freezers are waist-high, allowing shoppers to peruse whatever ice-cream novelties you fill them with. Many others are more diverse, allowing for display of a wide variety of frozen foods. Great models are manufactured by Hussman.