It’s possible that many people still remember their grandmother’s ice box that usually sat all alone in the entry way, with a homemade rag rug in front of it. Since grandmother also had a beautiful coal stove she cooked on, that produced heat in the kitchen, the ice box had to stand alone in its own room. The ice man would bring a large block of ice to put in the ice box, that kept the food cold for quite some time. Those old days are gone, and with them the ice box but the world still has a need for ice.
Every business, from restaurants to sports arenas, and grocery stores to hotels, need ice to keep their self-serve food bars and drinks cold. Ice is needed by fast food restaurants, at children’s ball games, schools, side walk vendors, parties and receptions. Many people have an ice sculpture or an ice luge made when they throw parties. For those who don’t know what an ice luge is, it’s an ice sculpture with a narrow channel running down through it. When an alcoholic drink such as vodka, whiskey, or tequila is poured into the channel, it flows down to the bottom where either a glass or a drinker’s mouth is open and waiting for it. Party goers play games to see who can swallow the most drinks.
Long Island Ice & Fuel was founded back in the 1880s. They started out supplying blocks of ice to families with ice boxes. When the refrigerator was invented, block ice declined, but not the need for pre-packaged ice cubes. The company is highly regarded and trusted all over the Long Island area. There are other ice distributors in the area, and there’s also an enormous amount of businesses needing ice, creating plenty of business for each company. When a Long Island Ice Cube Distributor is needed, these companies are ready to deliver tons of ice on short notice.
Ice must be deemed safe for human consumption, and companies must verify they comply with all regulations in it is production and safe keeping. Just because a product looks clear and clean doesn’t mean that it is safe. It’s best to work with a Long Island Ice Cube Distributor that has an excellent name and reputation.
