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of grab-and-go prep. " The user can program the weight needed and
the automatic slicer will slice the desired amount and pause to allow
for removal, " Bilger said. " Following the pause, it will again slice the
programmed amount or meat or cheese. "
The slicer's built-in scale keeps the user from having to separately
weigh the packaged amount, increasing the efficiency of the overall
process. Hobart studies show that up to 40% of an operator's prep time
for a 10-pound chub can be saved by using the Portion Scale Slicer.
Growth in fresh perimeter departments shows no signs of slowing,
Bilger said, especially with more consumers seeking options to
aid in home meal creation. Hobart reps love to spend time in retail
delis around the country, she added, learning from its users and
understanding what their pain points are.
" Our goal in product development is to continuously improve our
equipment and find solutions to increase efficiency and satisfaction for
the deli associates. This allows them more time to provide meal and deli
solutions in the perimeter. "
Putting it all together
Over the past several decades, the perimeter of the grocery store has
evolved the most as food retailers battle to gain and retain shopper
loyalty by providing fresh and healthy options, said Marjorie Proctor,
design and marketing specialist for Conyers, Ga.-based Dover Food
Retail, whose products range from Hillphoenix brand refrigeration systems,
power systems and display cases to Anthony brand doors.
Grocers, who are always on the cutting edge of industry technologies
to give them a competitive advantage, partner with manufacturers like
Hillphoenix to transform the perimeter by exploring new instore designs
and technologies, she said.
That includes lighting, departmental programs, merchandising displays,
maintaining product integrity, and energy efficiency - all of which have
helped the grocery industry get to where it is today.
For Hillphoenix, that journey began 30 years ago, when Phoenix
Refrigeration, a refrigeration manufacturer, saw the need to acquire
a display case company to invest a forward-thinking approach to
refrigeration as a whole.
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creation of Hillphoenix. Since then, several Hillphoenix innovations have
helped perimeter departments evolve and prosper.
One standout has been Coolgenix display case technology. A secondary
coolant conduction design that enables significant increases in product
shelf life and dramatically reduces product shrinkage in fresh meat and
seafood service display cases, Coolgenix was a radical departure from
convection cooling that was traditionally used to refrigerate the entire case
interior versus concentrating the cooling directly on the product.
Hillphoenix has also made significant innovations in natural refrigerant
technology. Two decades ago, the company installed the first test store
utilizing CO2 as a secondary fluid.
" As refrigerants are phased out, natural refrigerants like CO2
and hydrocarbons such as R-290 are more important than ever as
environmental concerns are at the forefront as sustainable refrigerants
transition into the overall grocery sustainability plan, " Proctor said. " They
have zero impact on the environment and are more efficient and more
economical. "
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