The Benefits of Proper Humidification in Retail Service Cases
At Corrigan, we’ve built a reputation for creating value through high-quality equipment since 1979. One of our latest innovations is the Corrigan Préserve system, designed to provide proper humidification for retail service cases, particularly for perishable products like meat and seafood. Maintaining optimal humidity levels is essential for reducing shrink (product weight loss due to dehydration), extending shelf life, and improving product appeal.
Why Humidification Matters
Without the proper humidity in service cases, products dry out quickly, leading to a loss of weight and quality, both of which negatively impact sales and profitability. Humidification solves this issue by maintaining a steady level of moisture in the air, preventing dehydration. In fact, research shows that products in humidified environments experience 64% less weight loss than those in dry conditions. This directly translates into longer-lasting freshness, fewer waste products, and a more appealing display for customers.
Deep Dive: Key Research on Humidification
Two detailed white papers provide further insights into the importance of humidification for retail displays and why Corrigan’s Préserve system is a game-changer.
White Paper 1: “Humidification of Unwrapped Chilled Meat Using Ultrasonic Fogging Systems”
This white paper explores the impact of humidification on unwrapped meat in retail displays. It demonstrates how increasing relative humidity levels to near saturation reduces evaporative weight loss, preserving the appearance and freshness of meat. The study shows that in non-humidified environments, meat becomes unsellable in just 14 hours, while humidified meat remains fresh for up to 24 hours. This study underscores how essential humidification is for reducing shrink and extending the shelf life of perishable products.
White Paper 2: “Meat Refrigeration: Chilled and Frozen Retail Display”
This white paper examines the challenges of displaying chilled and frozen products, providing in-depth data on the role of humidity in reducing spoilage and maintaining product integrity. It explains how keeping high humidity levels in service cases can prevent product dehydration, thus prolonging the display life and ensuring that products stay marketable for a longer period. This paper is a valuable resource for retailers aiming to balance humidity, temperature, and refrigeration efficiency.
Introducing Corrigan’s Préserve System
The Préserve system from Corrigan is a state-of-the-art nebulizing humidification solution that creates a 5-micron dry fog, providing consistent humidity without overly wetting the products. Here’s how Préserve benefits retail environments:
- Reduces shrink: By maintaining a higher humidity level, shrink is significantly reduced, keeping products marketable for longer.
- Extends shelf life: Products remain fresh overnight, eliminating the need for constant product replacement.
- Improves visual appeal: The gentle, rolling fog is quite theatrical and preserves the natural color and texture of perishable goods, attracting customers.
- Eliminates the need for ice in seafood cases: Reducing costs and simplifying cleaning while maintaining product freshness.
By utilizing Corrigan’s Préserve system and the knowledge gained from these research-backed studies, retailers can reduce waste, improve product presentation, and ultimately increase profitability. Learn more about how Corrigan’s humidification technology can transform your retail operations by visiting our website or contacting us today.