The Best Commercial Juicers in the North American Market

Juicers are very necessary appliances for any modern kitchen. With an extensive array of juicer models available from leading manufacturers, kitchen managers can get the best they can have by unique requirements. The cooking space of an apartment is bound to be much different from that of a Gourmet restaurant. However, both can use a commercial juicer just as they need. A restaurant manager would definitely look up the inventory of high performance juicers that can deliver constant service without blocking up. On the other hand, a family only uses the appliance occasionally, typically at major meals such as breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Find a good product

An evaluation of the inventory reveals that the juice container volume does not alter by much in both high performance and low performance segments. This is due to ergonomic reasons as a huge and heavy container is inconvenient to handle separately. However, the designs vary considerably and customers can enjoy several aesthetic options. Decide whether you need commercial juicers with metal bodies or plastic containers.

Look up additional features such as maintenance ease, manufacturer guarantee, electric input, and safety features. Prefer to shop from a retail service offering products from all leading international brands. E-commerce sites allow extensive search features such as by budget, brand, or liters. Take your time to find the best design for your kitchen.  

 

Check safety

Checking up the safety features deserves special mention because it is after all an appliance with rapidly moving sharp blades. A design flaw can cost a finger at its worst circumstances. Confirm electrical safety features also because juices are essentially water based edibles, and thereby good conductors of electricity.

A leak into the plug point can lead to a terrible short circuit shock when you are suppressing the lid with your palm as a usual habit with these machines. The pressure helps to steady a vibrating machine, but your priority should be to find a design that absorbs the vibration well. Check out actual user reviews on the web. Compare the specs side by side besides the budget. Look up the options they offer. Can you juice an entire watermelon in three minutes? Does it have a filtering mechanism for the seeds and the fibers? Depend on facts to take an informed decision. 

Know The Basics of Smoothies and Juicing

For many of those that may be new to juicing, understanding the differences between types of juicers may be one of the most challenging parts of getting started. In honor of the Best You Giveaway in which we will be giving out two books focusing on Smoothies and Fresh Juices from Super food Juices: 100 Delicious, Energizing & Nutrient-Dense Recipes, and Super food Smoothies: 100 Delicious, Energizing & Nutrient-dense Recipes by Julie Morris. With the help of the words of Julie Morris and our expertise in juicing we will be providing you simple and easy to understand explanations into the word of juicing.

Smoothies

When fruit and vegetables are chopped, and pressed by turning blades at high speeds to make juice with fiber.  This a popular option is chosen by many home users. Blending requires the least amount of time, cleaning, and in most cases, is the most affordable. 

The Good:

The fiber in smoothies helps slow down the release of sugar into the body. This can cause your body to stay feeling good for longer due to the slow release of sugar.

It only takes a few minutes to make.

Can be replaced meals.

Requires minimal cleaning.

More variety with ingredients than fresh juice like adding yogurt, milk, and nuts to smoothies.

Fresh Juice

The biggest difference juicing and using a blender is the separation of pulp (fiber). Drinking juice with no pulp helps the body absorb nutrients better. Drinking fresh juice results in the body absorbing all the nutrients in the juice.

The Good:

The body can absorb more nutrients from fruits and vegetables immediately.

Immediate rush of energy.

Minimal digestion needed. Benefiting those with digestive disorders or sensitive stomach.

One of the easiest ways to add veggies to your diet.

Less Filling.

Types of Juicers Used to Make Fresh Juice:

Cold pressed- This refers to juice that is created with a slow grind juicer. It is believed to ensure the maximum number of nutrients and enzymes due to its process and has a longer shelf life but does require more labor.

Masticating Juicer- (Slow Juicer) This type of juicer uses slow grinding at a single gear to juice. Masticating juicers are best known for their advantage juicing greens, juicing harder fruits and vegetables may prove to be more of a challenge.

Triturating Juicers- (Twin Gear) This type of juicer uses a slow grind and a twin gear to juice. Triturating juicers are known to be more versatile in that they can be used for more than just juicing but can also make baby food and nut butters. Like the masticating juicer, this juicer requires more work for juicing harder fruits since it requires that the hard vegetables be cut before juicing. Users must also apply more force when feeding the fruits and vegetables.

Norwalk Juicer – (Hydraulic Press) This type of juicer shreds the produce similar to a food processor to cut up the produce. It then uses a hydraulic press to extract the juice that is created during the first step. This juicer requires the user to move the bags after the pressing process to the hydraulic press and is limited to one bag at a time even while the shredding side is not being used. The juicer also requires the user to wash the reusable bags after every use. This juicer comes in at the highest price out of the juicers listed at $2,000.  This is also only available as a home model and is not NSF certified for commercial use.  The go to cold press commercial juicer right now is the Good Nature brand and is a large back of house model that is usually used for bottling the cold pressed juice.

Centrifugal- This is the most common type of juicer that works by inserting the fruits and vegetables through a chute and then the grating disc shreds the produce into a pulp that is then turned into juice by the centrifugal spinning of the basket. It is great for those that are looking to spend minimal time juicing. This juicer works best when juicing hard fruits and vegetables like carrots and apples.  This juicer is quick, most models have the auto-ejection for the pulp which allows for continuous juicing until the pulp bin is full.  If the model you choose has a large chute you also do not have to cut up the produce which also speeds up the process.

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Top Commercial Equipment Products to Add to Your Bar

Adding a few simple additions to your bar can help your bartenders get handcrafted drinks out faster, therefore, increasing customer satisfaction.

Top Products to Add to Your Bar:

Commercial Grade Blenders

Blenders are an important part of a bar. If you do not already have a commercial grade blender that can make frozen drinks by quickly blending through the ice then you should invest in one. Your bartenders will be able to make drinks faster and your customers will be more satisfied with their deliciously well-blended drinks.

Citrus Juicer

Citrus juicers are a great addition to bars that serve drinks with lemon, lime, and orange juices. Adding freshly squeezed juices will give your cocktails a unique flavorful handcrafted taste that will keep customers coming back. Investing in an electric juicer will allow bartenders to make drinks five times faster and get more yield.

Mixer

Mixers offer bars the opportunity to diversify the types of drinks they offer while making the drink mixing process a breeze. Your bartenders will have drinks ready in a fraction of the time. Drink mixers also allow you to add milkshake and ice cream drinks to your menu. 

.Fruit and Vegetable Juicer

A fruit and vegetable juicer is the best way to truly offer fresh handcrafted cocktails. The fruit and vegetable juicer offers an endless amount of cocktail options attracting even your most health-conscious customers.

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Spread Some Holiday Cheer With Handcrafted Cocktails

Many bars and restaurants are responding to the consumer demands for fresh juice in the cocktails that they serve.  Distinguish your establishment from the competition with a signature handcrafted cocktail.  Get creative when naming the new beverage and offer a virgin option too.   Using fresh squeezed juice in your mix will improve the taste and guarantee repeat customers.  Fresh squeezed juice will add a delicious mix to sodas and other non-alcoholic drinks as well.  Many customers want to enjoy a holiday cocktail but not the alcohol so including a virgin cocktail section to your menu is a great idea.  Here are a few of our favorite recipes.  Give them a try and let us know what you think.

Salavatore Calabrese created a stylish guide to virgin cocktails.  In his book, “Virgin Cocktails” by Salvatore Calabrese he gives a great introduction to the art of creating the ultimate virgin cocktail.  According to Calabrese, “The ultimate virgin cocktail is one untouched by alcohol and the human hand.  A cocktail shaken to perfection, and balanced in all flavors.  The cocktails texture is smooth on the tonuge and it’s aroma piquant;  its color reflects the innocent purity of the ingredients.  In practical terms what makes a virgin cocktail?  Fresh fruits, ice (cubed or crushed) just-pressed juices, and an excellent recipe.  The garnish and glass are important too.”

Tips:  “Ice must be fresh and dry”

Apple-Beet Beauty

2 oz apple juice

2 oz fresh beet juice

Shake the juices with ice and strain into a cocktail glass.

Carrot and Cranberry Cocktail

4 oz carrot juice

2 oz cranberry juice

2 teaspoons clear honey

Shake all ingredients with ice to let ingredients combine well.  Strain into highball filled with ice.

Virgin Mojito

1 teaspoon superfine (caster) sugar

2/3 oz fresh lime juice

bunch of fresh mint on the stem

Put the sugar and lime juice in the bottom of a highball with a thick base.  Add the mint leaves and muddle with the end of a bar spoon or a wooden muddler.  This releases the essence from the mint.  Fill the glass with crushed ice.  Top up with sparkling water.  Stir. 

Our Ceado line of juicers and mixers are the perfect complement to any bar or restaurant.  Consider the V90 ice crusher to make every cocktail perfect. You can also incorporate a citrus juicer SL98 to quickly juice your limes and lemons for a fresh and delicious mojito.  Once your customers taste the delicious fresh juice cocktails they will be coming back for more.

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Power of Fresh Juice and Smoothies In Daily Life

What does your Best You look like?

What does your Best You look like?  Life in 2016 is busy for many people.  Between jobs, goals, dreams, families, friends, and all of the other things on our To Do lists we tend to keep running from sun up to sun down.  November is a good time of the year to focus on adding a few things to your health and wellness plan to give you the energy to keep up with your busy lives. By taking the time to assess how you are spending your time and what healthy habits can you add to make your life the best life you can lead now before the holiday rush you will greet 2017 ready to be your Best You.  Juicernet of course huge believers in the power of juice and smoothies.  We have realized after talking with so many people this year 

Fresh Juice = Energy

We are of course huge believers in the power of juice and smoothies.  We have realized after talking with so many people this year at trade shows and visiting customers is that many of you are amazing juice experts and have it down but there are still some newcomers to juicing who have a lot of questions.  We have even talked to some people who have huge misconceptions about juicing and have written it off without ever taking a sip.  Over the next few weeks we will be sharing our juice knowledge with you so you can incorporate this healthy habit and be the Best You possible!  Just think of all the amazing things you could accomplish if you had increased energy and clarity.  If you want to learn about juicing and wellness then sign up today to have the information delivered directly to your email.  We also will be giving away some of our favorite wellness items and Juice and Smoothie Recipe Books!  We will send out the sign-up form for the giveaway with one of our emails so make sure you sign up today!  We will be talking about super foods, wheatgrass, juicing, smoothies, cold press vs centrifugal and so much more.

Sign Up today! #bestyougiveaway

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3 Ways to Easily Add Social Media to Your Juice Bar Marketing Plan

Marketing your juice bar on social media can be a challenge.  You might be tempted to stick to a few basic promotions and call it a day.  Coming up with new material and knowing where to post and when can seem overwhelming to some busy juice bar owners. However, social media is a fantastic tool for juice bar owners and can not be overlooked.  Our advice is to keep it simple and organized.  Follow these steps and be prepared to bring in new customers and keep existing customers happy with your new social media promotions.

Reignite your excitement and put aside a small block of time to plan and create your social media posts.  Create a Google Calendar just for your social media posts.  Call it your Editorial Calendar and add in any special events or sales that you are already planning.  

1) Research and use popular hashtags, people searching for the hashtag can find your site, #ThirstyThursday.  You can also create your own hashtags and use them often, #FriendFriday #B1G1JuiceFriday and offer a special sale of buy 1 juice get 1 free if you bring a friend.

2)  Bring Social into your Store.  Have a sign telling your customers where they can find you online.  Near your cash register have a sign to visit you on Facebook for special offers.  You could even set up a photo spot in your store that encourages people to take their picture there and paint your hashtag right on the wall.

3)  Encourage sharing!  Offer special coupons and special deals for sharing their images online. Consistently share and ask for photos of your clients enjoying your smoothies and fresh juices!

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Tips to Help You Choose the Right Food Source Provider

If you are heading to the 2016 PMA Fresh Summit Show, you will not want to miss the opportunity to learn and look into food service providers and manufacturers. With the recent scandals of foodborne illnesses, it is essential for companies to choose food sourcing carefully.  The food source company you choose can make the difference in whether your company can prevent a repeat of Chipotle’s recent crisis. 

When choosing a service provider here are 4 tips to help:

Reputable Supplier

Be sure to research the company and ask for recommendations when considering a supplier to verify they are a reputable company. You may use the Better Business Bureau database on their website to see if the BBB has received any complaints against it.

Transportation

Look into how the company transports the food products and how they will be transporting it to your desired destination. Produce shipments must be transported under controlled regulated temperatures in a timely manner. Failure to regulate temperatures and time cause the shipments and the foods to be compromised.

Visit the Location

Before committing to a supplier it is important for you to visit the supplier, if possible. This allows you the opportunity to make sure they have the same values as your company and it also allows you to view first-hand where the food products are coming from.

Technology

Many food providers and manufacturers now offer technology that allows you to track your food sources. These technological advances can help your company not only improve the quality of the produce you are serving but also improve customer satisfaction and profits.  By choosing a company with technologies and systems in place to protect you, this allows you to shift the focus to your business and worry less about your vendors.

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Replace Your Commercial Citrus Juicer

A commercial citrus juicer creates delicious juice drinks and comes with many health benefits.

In particular, juicing allows you to pull out a tremendous amount of vitamins, nutrients, minerals from fruits and vegetables in a convenient and easy to consume manner.

Often times, restaurant or supermarket owners may purchase the least expensive commercial juicer in their price range, waiting until customer demand drives them to upgrade or replace. If your juicer is breaking down and spending more time causing you to lose profit because you can not produce fresh juice for your customers it is time to upgrade to a new machine.  Juicernet offers a number of high quality commercial citrus juicers that can stand the test of time and are easy to clean and produce a wonderful taste that will keep customers returning for more.  Many commercial juicers today have plastic parts that easily break.  Our JBT Fresh’n Squeeze commercial citrus juicers produce the highest yield using the whole fruit extraction technology,  separating the juice from the peel instantly and producing a sweet juice.  

 Upgrade from a manual to an electric or automatic commercial citrus juicer

While quicker and simpler to use than electric or automatic juicers, manual juicers do not always extract all the juice from citrus fruits or take care of the process so your staff can focus on multiple tasks while they are making the juice.

The Ceado S98, a high quality commercial citrus juicer, features a double interchangeable reamer for all types of citrus fruits and a fan-cooled asynchronous motor that will provides the durability and performance that will inspire confidence to replace your manual or worn out juicer. 

Process large amounts of oranges with an automatic citrus commercial juicer

For stores that have large spikes of customers coming in during breakfast, lunch, or dinner, purchasing an automatic juicer gives them the power and control they need to meet the need.

The JBT CJ offers the ultimate point of sale juicing experience for your customers, that can produce a high volume of fresh squeezed orange juice or lemonade that tastes extremely sweet.

 

 Consult with a commercial juice expert before making updating or replacing your existing juicer

Juicernet offers consultations to make sure you have all your questions answered about what type of commercial citrus juicer is best for your restaurant, supermarket, or for around the house. 

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Finding the Right Sized Commercial Citrus Juicer

Commercial Orange Juicers - Reliable , Easy to clean, and fit within a juice bar or restaurant owner’s budget range.

Equally important to the customer experience is the size of the commercial juicer, as it needs to fit within the constraints of the store and alongside other items such as espresso machines, coffee machines, and other juicers such for  wheatgrass and fruit and vegetables.

There are a variety of commercial citrus juicers with reliable engineering that produce great tasting batches of juice with the right balance of pulp control.

Commercial Citrus Juicer for Limited Counter Space

The Ceado SL98

Weighing only 19 pounds, the Ceado SL 98 is a compact but powerful commercial juicer. It features a stainless steel container, reamer, and splash guard, which are removable and easy to clean. The dimensions are perfect for fitting within a limited counter space environment, at 9” x 7.9” x 13.8”

The Ceado S 98

Similar to the SL98, the Ceado S 98 weighs five pounds less (14 lbs) than its counterpart, but is approximately the same size (9.5”x7.9”x14.6”). Its double interchangeable reamer accommodates a variety of citrus fruits, and has a fan cooled asynchronous motor for reliable high-volume production.

Commercial Juicer for a Wider Area of Space   

JBT Fresh n Squeezer Counter Juicer

For juice bar and grocery stores with a wide area of space, the JBT Fresh n Squeezer Counter Juicer is a great option. It weights 200 pounds and is 31-1/2″ (80 cm) by 18″ (46 cm) by 2-3/16″ (56 cm). In addition to producing fresh squeezed orange and lemonade in front of your customers, the JBT is able to instantaneously separate the peel from the fruit to produce a sweeter juice with higher juice yields. 

Commercial Citrus Juicer as a Featured Product 

JBT Fresh n Squeeze Multi Fruit Juicer

For owners that feature a commercial citrus juicer as their main product to drive sales, the JBT Fresh n Squeeze Multi Juicer is a legitimate option. Weighing 535 pounds, and being 67″ (170 cm) tall by 27″ (69 cm) wide and 32″ (81 cm) deep, the Fresh n Squeeze Multi juicer is efficient at handling all types of citrus fruits including oranges, grapefruit, lemons, limes, and tangerines. 

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