Author: HorizonWeb

New food trends mean supermarkets must adapt

The prepared foods section of supermarkets and grocery stores has various food trends to follow now that 2016 is already underway. To get a head start on the rest of the year, retailers may need to develop new strategies or change the department to fit the products customers are currently craving. Identifying products that are… Read more »

What is the Refrigerant of the Future?

If you pay attention to trends in sustainability, then you know that, these days, folks in essentially every industry are looking for ways to be cleaner, be more socially responsible and leave as small of an environmental impact as possible. Believe it or not, that ethos extends even to companies offering commercial refrigeration repair in… Read more »

Soft pretzel products still worth hard look from bakers and grocers

Just a few years ago it seemed that mouthwatering soft pretzels were impossible to track down unless you frequented mall food courts, county fairs and renaissance festivals. Times have changed quite a bit over the past few years, considering how easy it is to find a pretzel burger these days. While new food fads seem to… Read more »

Recruiting Experienced Rack Refrigeration Technicians: Your Local Commercial Refrigeration Service is Hiring

Are you looking for a job with a local company that works with commercial refrigeration in Florida? If so, you are in luck, because 5 Star Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, Inc. is currently looking for skilled, experienced and hardworking rack refrigeration technicians to join our team. Since 2007, our locally owned and operated business has… Read more »

Top 5 food trends for 2016 and the equipment you will need to make them

It seems that every year, we see the food service industry undergo major changes that force all participants to adapt. The sector is always evolving due to numerous social, technological and economic trends that alter the way consumers want to be served and how businesses can maximize profits. All businesses, from supermarkets and independent bakeries… Read more »

Get the Scoop on the EPA Regulations for Refrigeration Gases

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is pretty aptly named for what it does: protects the world around us from the destructive tendencies of man—most of which are often a result of our trying to make life easier! It’s surprising to learn just how many everyday products we rely on are actually regulated by… Read more »

What to Look for in an Optimal Refrigeration Controller

Of all the commercial refrigeration parts in Florida that come together to make your system function at an optimal level, there are few that come close to the importance that the system controller does. Without an active controller that’s doing its job, providing a myriad of capabilities and integrating synergistically with your system as a… Read more »

Propane as a Refrigerant in Commercial HVAC in Florida

In commercial HVAC in Florida, there is always investigation into how to cut costs, especially during hot summers. The industry is currently considering other refrigerants, including propane, or R-290. While propane is used in many parts of the world for this purpose, it is still under consideration in the U.S. Here is an overview of… Read more »

Hiring Pipe Fitters for Commercial Refrigeration in Florida

The demand for pipe fitters in commercial refrigeration in Florida and other related industries is high. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job openings for pipe fitters will increase approximately 26 percent by 2020, thanks to changes in technology and regulations. With so many opportunities available, recruiting, hiring and retaining pipe fitters at your… Read more »