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Commercial refrigeration like any other appliance at your disposal requires a specific atmosphere in order to operate optimally.

Each piece of commercial refrigeration is now designed to not only serve different purposes but to also operate in different spaces and in different parts of the world under differing conditions.

This has created the need for regulations which require that manufacturers include proper labelling in the form of Minimum Energy Performance Standards (or MEPS) as part of responsible manufacturing and usage for efficiency purposes. Such labels should include the designated climate class.

Refrigeration has actively influenced the way we preserve food in both commercial and domestic spaces. Over the years, the refrigerators seen in the market have evolved and progressed to ensure that people get to enjoy the food preservation benefits that come with owning a refrigerator and foodservice businesses can make the most of fresh ingredients.

Despite the differences in branding, there are inherent similarities in all commercial refrigeration. They all have to keep food cold for a long as possible in precise, consistent temperatures conducive to preservation and freshness. The cooling process involves dropping the temperatures inside the refrigerator through a refrigeration cycle.

Commercial refrigeration typically relies on tall upright models for fridge and freezer cabinets, preferable as they take up a smaller surface area in the kitchen by utilising vertical space to provide a large capacity for storage. Undercounter refrigerators are also popular as they are not only easy to fit in small kitchens but their small sizes lead to lower electricity costs.

While these options, especially modern ones, have been known to provide great service in terms of efficiency, there is an emerging trend of commercial refrigerated drawers which are bringing a new element of storage to foodservice operations. Professional chefs are increasingly choosing refrigerated drawers as part of their food storage systems.

Specialising in good food, a fine selection of wines and a warm, friendly welcome, Barnacles Restaurant & Bar Bistro is renowned for its fresh seafood dishes, offered up in a relaxed, contemporary atmosphere. Looking to update equipment in both the bar and kitchen areas, they came to Fridge Freezer Direct to source commercial refrigeration equipment from leading brands. With over 20+ years of experience our personnel were able to identify the perfect units to fulfil the restaurants requirements and expectations.

The Riverside Cantonese restaurant is a central figure in the Cardiff dining scene, specialising in authentic foods created by specially trained chefs. Planning a massive refurbishment which covered updating the interior space and kitting out the kitchen with the highest quality equipment, the owner Nicholas Chan wanted to develop a space that truly reflected the high standards that could be expected from the culinary aspect.

Following the success of Brick & liquor's first site, David Layton didn't need to think twice when it came to expanding and growing the burgeoning business. The trademark exposed brickwork and stripped back design was again, to become a prominent feature in the new premises. In addition to the inspired cocktail menu that proved so popular in the primary bar, the new venue offered a little more area to work with allowing a selection of draught beers and bottles to be added to the menu, as well as a selection of light bites. Choosing the right kitchen and bar equipment was vital to help the new venture go smoothly.

Ice cream and gelato are popular sweet treats for people around the world. There is little doubt that both are a delicacy. They have been used as a popular frozen dessert in many settings as well as a refreshment and the perfect cool-down for people in fun situations, especially during warm summer months.

However, as much as there are similarities, there are also differences which warrant their use of separate names. These differences are also the reason why both ice cream and gelato are popular with varying groups of people; gelato sometimes considered as the ‘grown ups’ ice cream.

Here we pin point some of the main factors that make gelato different from ice cream.