As the owner or manager of a grocery store, you are constantly striving to keep your losses in the produce section to a minimum so that you can achieve the desired profit margins. It is common knowledge that crispers in residential refrigerators work to control humidity to prolong the life and quality of the produce. The same is true with your produce department, but on a much larger scale and bigger impact if something goes wrong.
Part of keeping the produce in good condition is learning what each type needs in terms of humidity. For example, generally speaking, fruits prefer low humidity, whereas vegetables prefer high humidity. There are varying degrees of ideal humidity based on the type of fruit and vegetable, as well. Leafy greens love a very high humidity, but summer squash, bell peppers, and other think-skinned vegetables like a bit less humidity.
Once you have your produce section properly mapped out and apply the proper humidity for each area, the next important task is using a quality humidity monitor, so you can be sure the levels stay in the range that will keep the produce fresh and appealing. The shelf life of fruits and vegetables is short, making the window of sale much smaller than other departments in your grocery store. With a humidity monitor, you can increase your produce department’s gross profit and keep your customers happy in the process.
Here at Global Sensors, we offer a wide selection of temperature and humidity monitor models that can help you stay on top of keeping your produce as fresh as possible. Our technical staff can handle just about any challenge to get you the right product for your application. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us.
