More than almost any other material, Cork is incredibly environmentally sustainable. In fact it is what is referred to as “Carbon Negative,” meaning the harvesting of cork takes more carbon out of the air than it emits. Cork is made from the bark of mature Cork Oak Trees. The bark is harvested by hand, around […]
GTI Designs is excited to announce the addition of five new display cases to our line up. These contemporary showcases cover several food types. Ranging from straight glass refrigerated displays for pastries, and prepared foods, to new takes on old favorites, such as ItalCart P! All boast a variety of optional features, and all are […]
Grab and go options have been on the rise since 2014. With the COVID-19 pandemic increasing their popularity even more so. With sales for grab and go meal options at Grocery Stores, Coffee Shops, and Markets increasing to over 18% between 2020 and 2021 alone. Busy consumers are looking for healthier alternatives to fast food […]
GTI Designs offers an array of commercial glass door refrigerators and freezers. All of which boast a number of optional features, and are available in a variety of different sizes and temperature settings. These adaptable standing displays are perfect for a multitude of food service settings. Upscale refrigerators for bakeries and patisseries, wall-to-wall multi-decks for […]
Carefully choosing your meal as you amble down a crowded lunch line, snatching up a small carton of milk before paying at the register. For many of us, the school cafeteria is our first experience with food service (though you probably didn’t think of it that way at the time!). For children, school lunch is […]
GTI Designs has a wide selection of display cases, cabinets, and refrigerated grab & go units that are ideal for the showcasing of butchery products. Meat displays that create ideal conditions for freshness, and offer the best view of your products and aesthetic for your business. Below are four exemplary butcher displays, perfect for shops […]
GTI Designs is proud to announce the top three winners of its New York Gelato Festival World Masters challenge, held in Ronkonkoma, New York, at GTI Designs on April 25 in conjunction with Carpigiani. Twelve gelato makers from the eastern United States participated in the competition by preparing their unique gelato flavors and presenting them […]
Consumers come across a slush machine almost every day. In gas stations, amusement parks, and c-marts all over the the country, slush machines provide brightly colored frozen beverages to children and adults alike. In coffee shops they provide frozen drinks such as iced coffee and Frappuccinos. For bars, restaurants, beach huts, and resorts, slush machines […]
As of this moment marijuana is recreationally legal in twenty-one states (as well as Washington D.C.) and medically legal in thirty-seven. With federal and state bills already on the docket in 2023, this number is sure to get, ahem – higher. Today, there are over 7000 dispensaries across the United States. Offering flower (smoke-ready marijuana […]
The GTI Designs Group is proud to once again be hosting the North American Gelato Challenge! On April 25th, chefs and dessert makers from across North America will compete to earn a spot at the Gelato Festival World Masters 2025 Do you have what it takes to win? How it Works Held every four years, […]
Winter is here, which means spring is just around the corner. For many restaurants and shops around the country, that means one thing: It’s almost ice cream and gelato season! GTI Designs offers a wide variety of ice cream and gelato display cases, each with a variety of sizes and optional features. The selection of […]
The Ultimate Supermarket Display Solution! Supermarkets are the pinnacle of food retail. With almost all food types in one place, successful supermarket design involves many different types of display cases and merchandisers. Traditional display cases for fresh cuts of meat, fish, and deli sections. Temperature regulated shelving and upright refrigerators and freezers for produce, dairy, […]
In the world of food service retail, few features invoke more nostalgia than the butcher shop and deli display. Wide-glass views containing premium cuts of meat, cheese, fish, and prepared delights both hot and cold. These display counters provide the dual purpose of keeping products fresh, while exciting the senses of passing customers. Meat, Cheese, and Deli […]
Whether seasonally or at during certain times of the day or week, many business owners rotate their offerings. However, this can pose a problem in the food service industry, as many products need to be displayed or stored at different temperatures and humidity levels. For a rotating product selection, two separate display cases would of […]
For many businesses the Back Bar is an extremely important, very visible feature. Providing priority storage, increasing staff efficiency, and acting as an aesthetic foundation for many bars, coffee shops, and bakeries. GTI Designs offers fully custom Stainless Steel Back Bars with a huge range of options to suit any business’ needs. This is a […]
A Tale of Two Cookies You long to be a person of culture. To wear fancy clothes and laugh with your head at a full, 90° tilt. The monocle and white dinner gloves you ordered off the internet have been gathering dust for weeks, but there is hope. After working hard to transcend social strata, […]
As consumers we seldom think about display cases. Yet, we see them everywhere. They are the prominent feature of most delicatessens, butcher shops, and supermarkets. They house expensive electronics, games, and antiques. Lit up merchandisers that allow products to better catch our eyes in almost every shop and store we visit. The use of display […]
The Definitive Solution for Dry-Aged Beef! Why is Beef Aged? When you hear the term “Aged Beef”, it is not in reference to an elderly cow. While all beef is aged for a short period after being procured (about seven days), “aged beef” refers to a process where beef is allowed to age for an […]
Mom, Dad….Where Does Ice Cream Come From? If you’ve been a human being for longer than the past few months, chances are good that you have been to an ice cream shop or Gelateria. Gazing longingly at the many flavors. Ill prepared to make hard choices. Do I get the cookie dough ice […]