Overview of the global glass top display freezers market
Research analysis on the glass top display freezers market identifies that the increasing availability of frozen food through organized retail will be one of the major factors that will have a positive impact on the market's growth. Organized retail includes supermarkets, hypermarkets, convenience stores, and independent stores. These stores use glass top display freezers for merchandising frozen foods products including frozen vegetables, frozen fruits, and frozen meat products. The coming years will witness an increase in the demand for frozen food and the rise in number of such retail outlets. This will in turn increase the demand for glass top display freezers, fueling market growth. Technavio's market research analysts predict that this market will grow at a CAGR of around 5% by 2021.
The increasing focus on better insulation and energy efficiency will be one of the latest trends that will gain traction in the glass top display freezers market during the next four years. Glass top display freezers offer better visibility and the insulation provided is comparatively less. Moreover, these display freezers also have low energy efficiency since they use a large amount of energy to maintain a consistent temperature. This will induce manufacturers to focus on introducing glass top display freezers with features that provide better insulation and high energy efficiency.
Competitive landscape and key vendors
Owing to the presence of a considerable number of vendors, this market appears to be highly fragmented. The established vendors in this glass door freezer market are competing based on enhanced product features such as energy efficiency, price, warranty period, and aftersales service of the products. To comply with the regulations introduced by several countries few vendors have started manufacturing display freezers that use environment-friendly refrigerants.
The leading vendors in the market are -
- AHT Cooling Systems
- Beverage-Air
- Excellence Industries
- Master-Bilt
- Nor-Lake
The other prominent vendors in the market are Alamo Refrigeration, Avantco Refrigeration, Avanti Products, Blue Star, Bromic Refrigeration, Liebherr, Middleby Celfrost, Premium, Rockwell Industries, and Voltas.
Segmentation by product type and analysis of the glass top display freezers market
- Glass top display freezers with curved lid
- Glass top display freezers with flat lid
During 2016, the glass top freezers with curved lid segment accounted for the major shares of this market. These freezers are gaining popularity as they look more appealing to customers and allow customers to view products from a distance. The increase in number of foodservice establishments that sell packaged ice cream and the rising retail stores such as supermarkets and hypermarkets that sell varieties of frozen food and ice cream, will drive the demand for glass top display freezers with curved lid.
Geographical segmentation and analysis of the glass top display freezers market
This market study estimates that in terms of geographic regions, the Americas will be the major revenue contributor to this glass door freezer market till 2021. The rise in demand for frozen food and take-home ice creams coupled with the overall growth of the ice cream market in the region, will be the major factors fueling market growth. In addition to ice creams, retail establishments use these glass top display freezers to store other food items such as frozen yogurt as well.
Key questions answered in the report include
- What will the market size and the growth rate be in 2021?
- What are the key factors driving the global glass top display freezers market?
- What are the key market trends impacting the growth of the global glass top display freezers market?
- What are the challenges to market growth?
- Who are the key vendors in the global glass top display freezers market?
- What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the global glass top display freezers market?
- Trending factors influencing the market shares of the Americas, APAC, and EMEA.
- What are the key outcomes of the five forces analysis of the global glass top display freezers market?
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Commercial freezers used for preserving and displaying large quantities of ice cream or frozen food at ideal temperature is known as glass top dis
play freezers. This new report by Technavio on the global glass top display freezers market is an essential part of the food and beverage portfolio under the fast-growing subdivision like food service. This report aims at estimating the major trends and market drivers that induce the growth of the food service industry. Growing preference for energy efficient models and increasing focus on better insulation efficiency are the major trends in this industry according to our Technavio's market research experts.
Our market research analysis includes qualitative and quantitative research techniques like vendor analysis, drivers, challenges, and trend analysis. Additionally, an analysis of the market share and market size using statistical models is also carried out to help clients develop active growth strategies and keep pace with the frequently changing market landscape. Furthermore, vendors like Alamo Refrigeration, ?AHT Cooling Systems, Celfrost, Nor-Lake, and Master-Bilt are covered under this upcoming industry research report on the global glass top display freezers market.

An increase in the number of ice cream parlors and increasing availability of frozen food through organized retail are factors which may influence the demand for glass top display freezers in the coming years as predicted by our market specialists. Furthermore, geographies like the Americas, APAC, and EMEA are covered by this report on the global glass top display freezers market to offer clients the scope to identify potential market opportunities and expand in niche markets.
The upcoming industry report on the global glass top display freezers market also offers insights into the challenges faced by this industry like the surface condensation and growing market for hard top freezers. Technavio also provides insights into the sectors such as food and non-alcoholic beverages.
Our market research methodology for the glass top display freezers market

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PART 01: Executive summary
PART 02: Scope of the report
PART 03: Research Methodology
PART 04: Introduction
PART 05: Market landscape
- Market overview
- Market size and forecast
- Five forces analysis
PART 06: Market segmentation by product
- Market overview
- Glass top display freezers with curved lid
- Glass top display freezers with flat lid
PART 07: Geographical segmentation
- Market overview
- Americas
- APAC
- EMEA
PART 08: Key leading countries
PART 09: Decision framework
PART 10: Drivers and challenges
- Market drivers
- Market challenges
PART 11: Market trends
- Increasing focus on better insulation and energy efficiency
- Rise in preference for glass top display freezers offering increased visibility
- Increase in adoption of environment-friendly refrigerants
PART 12: Vendor landscape
PART 13: Key vendor analysis
- AHT Cooling Systems
- Beverage-Air
- Excellence Industries
- Master-Bilt
- Nor-Lake
- Other prominent vendors
PART 14: Appendix
Research Framework
Technavio presents a detailed picture of the market by way of study, synthesis, and summation of data from multiple sources. The analysts have presented the various facets of the market with a particular focus on identifying the key industry influencers. The data thus presented is comprehensive, reliable, and the result of extensive research, both primary and secondary.
INFORMATION SOURCES
Primary sources
- Manufacturers and suppliers
- Channel partners
- Industry experts
- Strategic decision makers
Secondary sources
- Industry journals and periodicals
- Government data
- Financial reports of key industry players
- Historical data
- Press releases
DATA ANALYSIS
Data Synthesis
- Collation of data
- Estimation of key figures
- Analysis of derived insights
Data Validation
- Triangulation with data models
- Reference against proprietary databases
- Corroboration with industry experts
REPORT WRITING
Qualitative
- Market drivers
- Market challenges
- Market trends
- Five forces analysis
Quantitative
- Market size and forecast
- Market segmentation
- Geographical insights
- Competitive landscape