Retail Food Lighting (RFL) – The Art and Science of Lighting in Food Retail

Strategic Approach and Our Method

Every requirement has the right solution

In lighting design, the real difference lies in the way the project is approached.

It is not enough to act simply as lighting designers: it is essential to work as a technical partner, supporting the client throughout every stage of the process.

This means starting from an objective analysis of the space: how it is organised, which products are displayed and how people move within it.

These observations are combined with measurable data, such as illuminance levels, colour rendering and spectral distribution, in order to obtain a precise understanding of the existing conditions.

From this analysis, we develop tailor-made solutions calibrated to the specific characteristics of the environment and the products on display. Our method follows a clear process: from needs assessment and design development through to installation, commissioning and final verification. In this way, every choice is coherent, targeted and focused on the expected result.

1. Needs analysis
2. Site survey
3. Programming
4. Calibration
5. Monitoring

LED Technology

Lighting parameters and special LEDs — Chip for Food / CFF

In our work, nothing is left to chance: colour temperature, colour rendering, spectral distribution and Gamut Area are parameters we manage with extreme precision to achieve the best visual and commercial effect.

The key parameters that must be accurately calibrated for each product category are:

CCT: Correlated Colour Temperature, expressed in Kelvin, defines the overall tone of the light: warm, neutral or cool.

BBL: The position in relation to the Black Body Line determines how the human eye perceives white and the associated colours.

Intensity: Luminous intensity, measured in lux, must be sufficient to attract attention without exceeding the threshold of visual comfort.

Uniformity: Proper light distribution eliminates shadows and enhances product details.

CRI: A high Colour Rendering Index, above 90, ensures that colours are reproduced faithfully compared to a natural reference.

GA: Gamut Area, or colour saturation. Increasing the Gamut Area makes colours appear more vivid, appealing and appetising.

Our solutions are based on the ability to calibrate the light spectrum with precision, thanks to LED chips developed to offer the best balance between colour fidelity, aesthetic performance and emotional impact, including:

SW — Spectra Warm: Application areas: bakery products, cheese, fruit and vegetables, pastry, pizza.

EN — Efficient Natural: Application areas: fruit and vegetables, delicatessen, promotional areas, general merchandise.

NR — Natural Red:  Application areas: delicatessen, fruit and vegetables, pastry, pizza, meat counters.

EM — Efficient Middle: Application areas: promotional areas, textile, cosmetics, household goods.

SC — Spectra Cool: Application areas: fish, frozen foods, textile.

SM — Spectra Meat: Application areas: meat counters, take-away products, cured meats.

Our company develops and supplies high colour rendering LED lighting systems, optimised according to the specific parameters of each fresh food department. We offer calibrated technology designed to transform the display environment into a measurable competitive advantage, improving the perceived quality of the product.