Cold storage is an important issue for most industries. For many years the problem has not been keeping the product cold when created and being sold it has been in the transportation of the products. Whether you are a large retailer or a local shop receiving your foods in a cold condition is paramount. This in turn led to the manufacture of the refrigerated vehicle. Since this creation was first launched it has fast become a necessity to many sectors especially the food sector.
Over the last decade the demand for the freezer van or refrigerated vehicle has significantly increased. This is partly due to the stringent legal requirements put in place by the governing bodies within the food distribution sector. This is also in response to local food retailers having to diversify their businesses and offer additional services such as delivery and catering services in competition to the major supermarkets moving in to the local communities.
The catering industry has also seen a large increase in the amount of businesses, due to booming sectors such as wedding catering, outdoor parties and corporate events. Another sector that has seen a large increase is sandwich delivery and mobile catering. This is mainly due to our hectic lifestyles where we are continually working longer hours and no longer finding the time to prepare a lunch to take to work anymore. Sandwich and catering shops have worked fast to capitalise on this fact as they are finding that they are able to make a lot of money from this issue. This is where the refrigerated vehicles are coming in to their own as the sandwich shop owners are now able to deliver their foods and prepared lunches to offices and local businesses throughout their areas.
Manufacturers and refrigerated van specialists are able to offer a selection of bespoke vehicles directly for their customers’ requirements. These specialists are able to convert vehicles by implementing chilled and frozen shelving systems which will not only keep their foods fresh but also provide the ability to simultaneously display all the snacks and foods on offer.
Another very important issue with the manufacturers of the refrigerated vehicle is the look. In today’s society brand awareness is paramount. It is now so important that everything looks modern, sleek and smart to the consumer. This has been of major importance with all the commercial manufacturers of these vehicles. They have made it part of their programs to manufacture a vehicle that is extremely efficient and looks the part. The days when the commercial vehicle was simply a work horse has changed dramatically. Each vehicle is produced to look easy on the eye and be totally modern in design and styling. It is amazing at how many consumers searching for a refrigerated vehicle will spend hours on deciding on the appeal and look of the vehicle, instead of the practicality and day to day use. The reason why the look is now so important is because of your prospective customers. No one will want to purchase food from a vehicle that looks old, dirty and run down. It gives the impression that your food could be up to the same standard as your vehicle.
The UK is constantly seeing an increase in the number of sandwich shops, caterers, restaurants and takeaways. Combine this with our struggle to find the time to prepare meals and cook for ourselves will ensure one certainty, and that is the refrigerated vehicle will continue to grow in popularity and will be recognised as an invaluable tool for catering companies, food wholesalers and other food orientated delivery firms.
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Glacier Vehicles are a prominent and well established company presenting a number of opportunities for businesses of all sizes looking for particular refrigerated vehicle makes and models to suit their individual needs.
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