Ice is sold to people and companies for a variety of reasons. Many times people will buy ice if they are planning a large party and need to keep drinks cold. While most refrigerators today have ice-makers, they cannot usually produce enough ice quickly enough for large gatherings and parties. People will also buy ice during power outages or in case of their freezer malfunctioning. Keeping meat and other perishable goods under ice while an appliance is not working may help them stay good longer. Many restaurants and catering services buy their ice from ice services that deliver large quantities of ice to them. This can make it easier for a restaurant or other public place to have a constant supply of ice, without having to worry about making it.
