Lighting designed to showcase meat and fresh produce
Just a few years ago, Rodalight was asked to rethink the lighting in a number of Renmans butchers’ shops. The main objective was clear: to provide more accurate lighting, showcase the products more effectively and simplify maintenance of the existing installations.
Lighting plays a crucial role in the food sector. Inappropriate lighting can alter the appearance of products, reduce their attractiveness and impact on the perception of freshness. Rodalight has therefore designed a tailor-made solution to meet these challenges, while complying with the hygiene and safety standards specific to butchers’ shops.
Analysis and diagnosis of existing installations
Each butcher’s shop was studied individually. The Rodalight team carried out a photometric study to assess the existing lighting, identify areas of shadow, excessive heat in the luminaires and inadequate lighting levels.
The aim of this stage was to :
- Identify the precise requirements for each zone: shop windows, display shelves, counters and preparation areas.
- Determine the ideal colour temperature to bring out the best in meats and fresh produce.
- Analyse energy consumption and maintenance constraints.
Essential technical parameters
For Renmans butchers, Rodalight has prioritised :
- Colour temperature: Special Meat tint for a natural rendering of red meat and fresh produce. Tint 3000K with CRI 90+ to provide a pleasant and comfortable colour rendition both in the customer waiting area and in the work areas of the Renmans team members.
- Colour rendering index (CRI ≥ 90) to faithfully reproduce nuances.
- Homogeneous luminous flux to adapt to different sizes of display windows and work areas.
Choice of luminaires and layout
One of the major challenges was to combine visual performance with ease of maintenance. The luminaires selected met these criteria while offering a discreet, elegant design that did not detract from the aesthetics of the butchers’ shops.
Solutions implemented
- Adjustable LED spotlights with a special Meat tint on tracks to target the flagship products displayed in the windows and adjust and calibrate the intensity.
- Adjustable LED spotlights with a light warm white tint on tracks to create a comfortable atmosphere and make the customer experience even more comfortable.
- Luminaires with very low heat emission and excellent heat dissipation for food applications
Before / after comparison
| Criterion | Before intervention | After installation Rodalight |
|---|---|---|
| Average lighting level | low to medium | very good |
| Colour rendering | Low colour rendering index | High colour rendering index |
| Light homogeneity | Marked shadows here and there | Ultra comfortable lighting throughout the shop |
| Maintenance | Luminaires difficult to access and high power consumption | Long-life LED modules that are easy to replace – Ultra-low maintenance |
Visual comfort and safety
Rodalight installations comply with food hygiene and safety standards. The lighting has been designed to :
- Reduce glare for staff and customers (UGR < 19).
- Improve the legibility of prices and product labels.
- Reduce heat emissions generated by the luminaires so as not to affect fresh produce.
Simplified maintenance
All the luminaires are modular and accessible. The LEDs used have a long service life (>50,000 hours), reducing the need for frequent servicing and cutting operating costs for Renmans butchers.
Result: more attractive butchers’ shops
Thanks to this project, every Renmans butcher’s shop now benefits from precise and attractive lighting. Products are highlighted in a natural way, work areas are comfortable and maintenance is simplified.
Customers experience a warmer, more professional atmosphere, and staff work in optimum conditions. Lighting becomes a genuine **tool for commercial performance and brand image**.
Rodalight expertise: combining technology and enhancement
This project is a perfect illustration of the Rodalight philosophy: technical expertise applied to product enhancement, visual comfort for all users, and optimisation of energy consumption and maintenance.
Each installation is designed to meet the specific needs of the business, while respecting the constraints of the location and enhancing the customer experience.
