Multi-temperature fridges, all-in-one ice-cream shop and supercube ice: The best new refrigeration equipment

The recent warm weather across the UK means that many hospitality operators will be scrambling to purchase extra refrigeration and ice-making appliances or replace existing equipment that can’t cope with the scorching temperatures.

 

But it can be difficult to know which cooling kit is right for your kitchen or bar or provide the type of ice that matches your drinks list.

 

We have brought together the latest and greatest professional refrigerator and ice-maker launches that will efficiently keep food and drink cool.

 

Find new refrigerator options below.

 

UK’s first multi-temperature refrigeration

 

Williams has introduced the UK foodservice market’s first multi-temperature refrigerated counters and cabinets. The Jade MultiTemp range can be set to meet the temperature requirements of different food types, from chill to freeze, from +8°C to - 22°C. Each unit can be adjusted to within 0.1°C accuracy. There are five Jade MultiTemp models: a two- and a three-door counter unit; a one- and a two-door cabinet unit; and a one-door cabinet featuring two independently-controlled half-door sections.

 

Price Single-door cabinet, from £5,225

 

All-in-one ice-cream shop

 

Carpigiani has added the Friulinox Combi Ice to its portfolio. The Combi Ice is an all-in-one refrigeration system for ice-cream shops and pastry kitchens that eliminates the need for separate units for chilling and storage. It offers both blast-chilling and storage capabilities, both controlled using a 5” colour touchscreen. The system uses R290 ecological refrigerant gas and a ventilated evaporator to maximise cooling efficiency.

 

Price £9,650

 

Supercube ice-makers

 

Scotsman, distributed by Hubbard Systems, has re-engineered its undercounter supercube EXG icemakers to replace the EC series. The EXG features an all-black fascia and creates thimble-shaped supercubes by spraying water up into inverted cups. A front-venting refrigeration system means EXG models can be fully built-in, while a new 3D front grid optimises air ventilation. Six models are in the series, capable of producing from 25kg to 150kg of ice a day.

 

Price EXG 47, from £2,795

 

Space-saving refrigerators

 

FEM (Foodservice Equipment Marketing) has launched the Gram G+ Compact Series of energy-efficient refrigerators and freezers in both undercounter and floor-standing models. Automatic defrost and rapid temperature recovery help maintain consistent performance, while an air distribution system ensures even temperature. The units only use compressors where needed, helping reduce power consumption. The refrigerators operate within a +2°C to +12°C temperature range and the freezers between -22°C to -5°C. The Compact 200 models have a small footprint and low height, the 400 models offer increased storage capacity with a small footprint and the 600 models have capacity for GN 2/1 containers.

 

Price Compact 200 from at £1,045

 

Undercounter ice-maker with integrated filtration

 

Manitowoc Ice’s latest NEO range of easy to install undercounter icemakers are designed to offer improvements in sustainability, running costs and ice cube purity due to the integrated water filter, which reduces scale build-up to keep the machine running efficiently. The three NEO icemaker models use R290, an eco-friendly refrigerant, and can produce from 60kg to 135kg of ice per day. Each can be specified to produce regular, dice or half dice cubes.

 

Price 60kg full dice ice cube model, from £3,870