International Packaged Ice Association

As we wrap up an incredible 107th IPIA Convention & Trade Show, we couldn’t be more grateful! Thank you to all the attendees, exhibitors, and sponsors who joined us and made this event a tremendous success. From engaging focus sessions, to the bustling exhibit hall, to the top-notch ice plant tour hosted by Arctic Glacier Premium Ice in Carson, CA, this convention was packed with memorable moments. We’re looking forward to connecting again at next year’s Grand Event in Nashville, November 10-14, 2025! #IceIsFood #IPIA2024 #HuntingtonBeach

PRESS RELEASE: The International Packaged Ice Association (IPIA) has issued a statement in response to an alarming report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that demonstrates the dangers of unsanitary ice machines in health care settings such as hospitals. The report details 46 cases of infections tied to unsafe ice across four hospitals in California and Colorado between 2020 and 2024. To address this public health hazard, IPIA strongly urges all health care entities that produce their own ice to ensure proper maintenance of ice machines and avoid using tap water or ice for vulnerable patients in high-risk settings. Hospitals should implement stringent water management programs and ice machine cleaning and sanitizing schedules to minimize the risk of waterborne infections, especially in critical care environments. View the full press release: https://lnkd.in/e-ymFG44 #IceIsFood #SafeIce #PressRelease #HospitalIce #CDC

?? ICYMI: Not all ice is created equal! ?? This recent article highlights how dirty ice machines can be breeding grounds for harmful mold and bacteria. Don’t risk your health! Look for the IPIA logo on bags of packaged ice to ensure your ice is safe, clean, and made with the highest quality standards. Trust ice that’s made to be food-safe—because #IceIsFood when handled the right way. ? #LookForTheLabel #PackagedIce #IPIA #SafeIce #CleanIce #FoodSafety #IceMachines . . https://lnkd.in/ezNsFZH5

Ready for NAG National Advisory Group Convenience 2024! Spreading the word of #safeice to retailers! ?? #IceIsFood

"R290, recognized as refrigeration grade propane, has emerged as a superior refrigerant for small charge systems such as those used in merchandisers. Positioned as a hydrocarbon refrigerant, it presents a natural and non-toxic alternative to harmful CFC and HFC refrigerants, notably stepping in for the phased-out R404a. The switch to R290 is driven by three critical factors that make it the preferred refrigerant in today's market..." Read the article, "The Case for R290"" by Brian Ballman with Modern Ice Equipment & Supply:?https://lnkd.in/gq7fPnNm