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Wednesday 1 September 2021

What are the different types of refrigerated merchandisers?

 Deli merchandisers are essential for foodservice establishments such as bakeries, convenience stores, and delis to stock various food items. These can either be refrigerated or non-refrigerated, depending on your specific business requirements. Refrigerated deli merchandisers are used not only to display the food items but also to attract more customers and prevent the food from spoiling for longer. So, if your deli merchandiser is not providing enough cooling or the food is spoiling before its expiry while staying in the refrigeration unit, it might be time to replace it. But before making a decision, you might have to decide what type of refrigeration unit you should buy.

Following are the various types of refrigerated merchandisers:

Reach in refrigerated merchandisers

These are only used to store packaged goods, cakes, pastries, and other baked goods. They usually either have swing or sliding doors to allow customers to easily reach in and grab the food items they want to buy. These are often used in convenience stores, delis, and gas stations.

Enclosed-top display cases
These display cases are used to display food items, such as salads, cakes, pies, beverages, seafood, or raw meats. They often have a curved or angled glass front and top or side lighting. They are available in various widths, heights, and models to fit your specific storage needs.



Open-type merchandisers

These types of merchandisers are designed to encourage impulse buying. As these types of merchandisers are designed to be easily used by customers to grab what they like, they cannot refrigerate warm food items. Thus, the items must be cold before storing. These are used to display pre-packaged goods.

Counter high-merchandisers
This type of freezer is great for displaying your most popular ready-to-go food items. They usually come equipped with adjustable shelves. Counter high-merchandisers are designed to keep the temperature at a specific optimal temperature to keep the food items fresh and attractive for buyers.

Walk-in refrigerated units
These are commercial refrigerated units that are most frequently used in big food establishments such as commercial restaurants. These are designed to store bulk quantities for food and provide large storage space.

1, 2, or 3 glass door refrigerators

These are a top choice for delis, convenience stores, cafes, bakeries, and small restaurants. These are pretty durable and usually have double pane glass doors. They are used to display packaged or sealed food items.

So, if you are considering buying a new refrigerated deli merchandiser such as a reach-in, walk-in, or counter high-merchandiser, get in touch with our team for the best deals.