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With decades of experience in the industry of preserving product freshness and extending shelflife, we've learned a lot.
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The Perishable Profit Equation: How Humidity Systems Benefit Fresh Product Retailers
Perishable items like produce, meat, seafood, and floral products drive a large portion of grocery store revenue. But without proper care, they also become the fastest path to profit loss due to spoilage, shrinkage, and unappealing displays. Humidity systems offer a proven solution, helping retailers extend shelf life, reduce waste, and maintain the fresh, vibrant look that encourages customer purchases...
The Hidden Costs of Wilting Flowers: How Humidity Systems Save Retailers Money
Whether they're picking up a bouquet for a loved one or selecting centerpieces for a major event, customers expect vibrant, long-lasting blooms. But for retailers to meet customer expectations, they must maintain visual appeal and do their best to extend shelf life. However, doing so often comes at a cost, especially when flowers wilt prematurely...
Cross-Contamination in Produce Cases: How Misting Provides a Safer Solution
Food safety is rarely the first thing shoppers think about when browsing the produce section, but for retailers, it’s a constant concern. Every apple, head of lettuce, or bunch of grapes carries an expectation of freshness and safety. What customers don’t see is the behind-the-scenes battle to prevent contamination....
The Role of Humidity in Fresh Meat Displays
Retailers prefer to sell meat at its peak as steaks, rather than grind it into lower-value products. The longer a cut on display maintains its freshness, the more profit margins remain intact. Humidity systems control moisture in meat display cases, ensuring that meat retains its weight, color, and appealing appearance. This technology enables retailers to maximize profits and sell more meat at a premium price....
The New Standard: Why Misting Systems Are Essential for Enclosed Produce Cases
The crisp and vibrant produce department you encounter while grocery shopping doesn’t happen by accident; it’s the result of precise environmental control. While many stores still use open display cases, some chains are adopting enclosed cases with glass doors for energy efficiency and extended shelf life. But those that do face a unique challenge. Traditional misting systems, which release larger water droplets, are not suitable for glass-doored cases...
Maximizing Freshness: How Humidity Systems Revolutionize Seafood Displays
Walk past any seafood counter, and it’s the glistening, just-caught look that draws you in. Achieving and maintaining that level of freshness is no small task, especially for food retailers. With consumer demand for high-quality, fresh seafood at an all-time high, grocery stores, fish markets, and food retailers must rise to meet expectations. Luckily, there’s a powerful solution: To use humidity control systems in seafood displays...
Cost Savings Through Humidity: How Modern Systems Reduce Labor, Waste, and Expenses
In fresh produce retail, maintaining quality while managing costs is a constant challenge. Traditional misting systems have been a staple for years, but as display cases grow more complex and customer expectations rise, these older systems often fall short...
What Causes Produce to Wilt? Understanding Turgor Pressure and the Role of Humidity Systems
Many assume that wilting in produce results solely from dehydration or age. While water loss plays a role, the true root cause lies in something more specific: turgor pressure....
Why Should You Change Your Water Filters Regularly?
Water filtration is a critical component of any misting or refrigeration system, especially in environments where produce freshness, system longevity, and presentation quality matter. Over time, water filters accumulate debris, minerals, and other contaminants that compromise their effectiveness....
What Is Reverse Osmosis and Why Is It Different From Other Filtration Systems?
Clean water is not just a convenience — it’s a necessity. Whether you’re managing a household, operating a grocery store, or running a food processing facility, having access to purified water is essential for safety, efficiency, and quality...
Energy Efficiency in Retail: Save Money With Night Covers for Display Cases
Energy efficiency is a growing priority in the retail sector, especially for businesses seeking to cut operational costs and enhance sustainability efforts. Refrigerated display cases — commonly used for showcasing perishable items like produce, dairy, meats, and beverages — are among the highest energy consumers in retail spaces...
Tips for Supermarkets to Lower Operational Costs and Reduce Food Waste
Operating a supermarket comes with a unique set of challenges — tight profit margins, fluctuating consumer demand, and increasing expectations for sustainability. Among the most pressing issues are high operational costs and food waste. Food waste from restaurants, grocery stores, and food service companies accounts for.....
How Grocery Stores Can Boost Impulse Buying with Fresh and Appealing Produce Displays
Impulse buying plays a crucial role in grocery store sales, particularly in the produce section, where freshness and visual appeal can heavily influence customer behavior. Shoppers often make additional unplanned purchases when vibrant, crisp fruits and vegetables catch their eye.....
Cutting Down on Plastic: How Fresh Produce Displays Reduce Plastic Packaging
The global push toward sustainability has urged retailers to rethink their reliance on plastic packaging, especially in the food and grocery sector. While plastic packaging has traditionally offered convenience and protection, its environmental toll has become impossible to ignore.....
How Night Covers Can Improve the Efficiency of Refrigerated Cases
Night covers are an efficient way to reduce energy consumption and enhance the performance of refrigerated cases by maintaining cooler temperatures overnight. Beyond energy savings, they also provide an added layer of protection in the event of a short power outage. By keeping cold air trapped inside....
Prodew in the Press
As the industry leader in perishable preservation and reducing food waste, we're in the news! Check out these articles and more.
Supermarket & Retailer
Check out this press release introducing our FogMist™ and night covers, September 2014.
The News
The News featured Prodew and FogMist™ in this article about the grocery industry, September 2012
The Shelby Report
Shelby Report explains how FogMist™ preserves freshness and saves money, July 2012
