When homeowners want to entertain guests or have events at their homes, they’re obviously going to need to provide ice to keep the drinks cold. Rather than going to a supermarket and lugging out potentially hundreds of pounds of ice, they are better off getting what they need from ice cube wholesale in Suffolk County, NY.
Since there are so many options out there from which to buy ice, customers may want to resort to good, old-fashioned word-of-mouth reviews. When dealing with companies, ask for referrals, and do not be hesitant to try to negotiate price points. This applies to both residential customers as well as commercial accounts.
Potential customers should ask the companies they are interviewing if they belong to the International Packaged Ice Association, (IPIA) and if they adhere to Packaged Ice Quality Control Standards and undergo annual inspections. Meeting these standards is the only way that companies can have the IPIA label affixed to their products This way, customers know that the ice they are going to buy is high quality. Customers are also wise to ask if companies conform to National Sanitation Foundation programs for packaged ice. Since the Food and Drug Administration now considers ice as a food, ice cube wholesale in Suffolk County, NY is now subject to more inspections and quality control.
Customers should be able to purchase bags in 5-pound, 16-pound, and 40-pound varieties. They should also be able to buy ice blocks that come in three 10-pound bags. Ice companies should also be able to provide crushed ice in 25-pound increments but, usually, customers will have to pick it up at the facility with their own container. There are also other products available, such as pre-carved ice luges or, for the do-it-yourself type, there are 300-pound blocks available for them to do their own carving.
Visit the facility at Business Name to get an idea of all of the products available. This also includes eco-friendly ice melt products that provide customers the safest and best performing solutions for harsh winters. Available in 20-pound and 50-pound bags, these are also safe for pets.