Canned and frozen food equipment can be purchased to give your business an edge against your competition by providing freshly frozen and canned specialty items. If you offer smoked salmon, consider canning and freezing your own for your shop.

Frozen food equipment and food canning equipment are offered in a variety of sizes and price ranges. To boost sales and offer a unique selection of specialty canned and frozen food varieties, invest in canning and frozen food equipment. You'll first need to identify the size of the equipment you need, find the best piece of frozen food and canning equipment and purchase from a reputable canning equipment supplier. When purchasing canned or frozen food equipment, you should:

1. Take stock of the amount of space you have for canned and frozen food equipment to determine just what to buy.

2. Find the best pieces of frozen food and canning equipment for your business, taking into account what you would use most and would make the more reasonable investment for you.

3. Purchase the new equipment from a reputable canning equipment supplier.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Identify the size and complexity of the frozen food equipment and food canning equipment you need

The size of the equipment you need will depend on the amount of business you expect from the addition of canned and frozen goods in your business. Don't forget to project future growth. Industrial canning equipment is available in a variety of styles and sizes and is available from a number of different companies.

I recommend: Embarcadero Home Cannery offers industrial conveyor style canning equipment and all the supplies to go with them, including food cans and sterilizing equipment. ABB Refrigeration Corp. is a world-renowned company specializing in industrial food processing equipment.

Find the best piece of frozen food machines and food canning equipment

Compare the canned food equipment and frozen food equipment on the market and find the best possible machine for the current needs and potential growth of your food-related business. Even comparing the same commercial canning equipment over different companies can save you money and get you a better warranty. Consider frozen food thawing equipment if you plan to offer or use thawed products.

I recommend: Store It Foods offers an array of canning equipment designed for the home or small business canner. The company offers pressurized canners, stove top canners and a canning starter kit with the canner and an assortment of canning accessories. Check your local restaurant supply company for canning and freezing equipment. Arizona Restaurant Supply, Inc. offers a variety of refrigeration and other equipment.

Purchase from a reputable industrial canning equipment supplier

Where you buy your canning and freezing equipment can be just as important as the equipment itself. You want to ensure the company offers you a solid warranty, repair recourse and high-quality, safe equipment. Check out companies, references and products before purchasing any equipment to ensure you are getting the most for your time and money.

I recommend: Global Spec offers an extensive listing of food service processing equipment. To find a manufacturer or distributor in your state, check their listings. Wohl Associates offers a huge selection of industrial equipment, including canning and freezing equipment. Ask about their wholesale canning equipment to save even more.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Always contact your business insurance agent to make sure the new canned food equipment and frozen food machines equipment is covered.