Food Retail and Supermarket Refrigeration Solutions
Copeland solutions help supermarkets, warehouse clubs, specialty food markets, convenience stores and other food retailers maximize food quality, minimize waste and meet sustainability goals – all while managing costs effectively.
Meeting the pressures of food retail
As global populations grow, so does demand for fresh food. However, with 526 million tons of food1 wasted annually due to insufficient refrigeration, safeguarding perishable food has never been more critical. At the same time, the transition to low-global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants adds complexity.
With over a century of experience, a global footprint, industry partnerships and a commitment to research and development, Copeland’s technologies have been recognized with prestigious industry awards including the Dealer Design Awards, AHR Expo Innovation Awards and RAC Cooling Industry Awards. Our compression, controls and refrigeration monitoring technologies enable food retailers to operate efficiently and sustainably. Our solutions help optimize refrigeration systems, reduce energy consumption, ensure regulatory compliance and simplify the transition to natural and sustainable refrigerants.
Refrigeration and monitoring solutions built for food retail operations
Copeland’s solutions are designed to work seamlessly together, creating a cohesive and efficient system that enhances performance. Explore how our innovations support food retail HVACR needs by visiting our interactive supermarket tool.
These integrated solutions ensure reliability, streamline operations, reduce costs, improve energy efficiency and maintain food quality and safety throughout the cold chain.
Supporting store success from design to daily operations
We offer tailored design planning, expert start up and commissioning and proactive customer support to address challenges and ensure optimal performance. Additionally, our lifecycle services listed below help maintain system efficiency, reliability and sustainability.
Why choose Copeland?
With 100+ years of leadership in supermarket refrigeration, Copeland is a trusted partner for food retailers worldwide. Our integrated solutions and expert support help keep products fresh, reduce energy costs and support the transition to more sustainable refrigeration systems. We work closely with major OEMs, food retailers and consulting-specifying engineers to deliver tailored, cutting-edge solutions. We also invest heavily in training contractors to ensure a large base of skilled users.
Demonstrating our commitment to innovation, Copeland’s advanced supermarket and convenience store labs in Dayton, USA; Sidney, USA; Brantford, Canada; Suzhou, China; and Belluno, Italy, allow us to simulate diverse refrigeration challenges without disrupting customer operations. These labs, equipped with cutting-edge technology and detailed testing environments, help us tackle real-world issues effectively and ensure exceptional refrigeration performance.
Together, these efforts strengthen the reliability and sustainability of our solutions while driving customer satisfaction and profitability.
What sets us apart:
- INDUSTRY AND REGULATORY LEADERSHIP
- PIONEERS IN INNOVATION
- INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS
- SUSTAINABILITY
- RELIABILITY
- GLOBAL REACH, LOCAL SUPPORT
Copeland plays an active role as an industry steward by partnering with industry working groups and guiding customers, contractors and end users in safely adopting low-GWP refrigerants and ensuring compliance with evolving regulations.
Significant investment in R&D and 500,000 square feet of engineering labs across 8 countries drive patented solutions that reduce energy usage, lower costs and increase comfort.
Pioneering the development of integrated food retail technologies that simplify system design, installation, start-up and management.
Copeland’s food retail portfolio and application expertise deliver ultra-low-GWP sustainability without compromising performance or refrigeration reliability. Learn about our low-GWP refrigerants.
Copeland’s legacy of compressor and controls innovation is being applied to the next generation of food retail technology, helping ensure food safety and quality while ultimately reducing food waste.
With installations and colleagues across the world, we’re able to swiftly and effectively address challenges.
Why choose Copeland?
With 100+ years of leadership in supermarket refrigeration, Copeland is a trusted partner for food retailers worldwide. Our integrated solutions and expert support help keep products fresh, reduce energy costs and support the transition to more sustainable refrigeration systems. We work closely with major OEMs, food retailers and consulting-specifying engineers to deliver tailored, cutting-edge solutions. We also invest heavily in training contractors to ensure a large base of skilled users.
Demonstrating our commitment to innovation, Copeland’s advanced supermarket and convenience store labs in Dayton, USA; Sidney, USA; Brantford, Canada; Suzhou, China; and Belluno, Italy, allow us to simulate diverse refrigeration challenges without disrupting customer operations. These labs, equipped with cutting-edge technology and detailed testing environments, help us tackle real-world issues effectively and ensure exceptional refrigeration performance.
Together, these efforts strengthen the reliability and sustainability of our solutions while driving customer satisfaction and profitability.
What sets us apart:
Industry and regulatory leadership
Copeland plays an active role as an industry steward by partnering with industry working groups and guiding customers, contractors and end users in safely adopting low-GWP refrigerants and ensuring compliance with evolving regulations.
Pioneers in innovation
Significant investment in R&D and 500,000 square feet of engineering labs across 8 countries drive patented solutions that reduce energy usage, lower costs and increase comfort.
Integrated solutions
Pioneering the development of integrated food retail technologies that simplify system design, installation, start-up and management.
Sustainability
Copeland’s food retail portfolio and application expertise deliver ultra-low-GWP sustainability without compromising performance or refrigeration reliability. Learn about our low-GWP refrigerants.
Reliability
Copeland’s legacy of compressor and controls innovation is being applied to the next generation of food retail technology, helping ensure food safety and quality while ultimately reducing food waste.
Global reach, local support
With installations and colleagues across the world, we’re able to swiftly and effectively address challenges.
Proven results in the aisle and beyond
Discover how Copeland has partnered with retailers worldwide to implement advanced refrigeration solutions designed to enhance energy efficiency and promote sustainability, help businesses reduce their environmental footprint and maintain optimal performance.
Refrigeration booster system reduces Walgreens' carbon footprint and utility costs
Challenge: Walgreens aimed to redefine sustainable retail with its first power-generating store in Evanston, Ill. in the U.S. The challenge was reducing grid reliance through renewable energy and upgrading their existing system to ensure optimal efficiency, reduced carbon emissions and energy savings.
Solution: Leveraging Copeland’s CO2 booster technology and advanced controls, the store harnesses geothermal energy alongside onsite solar and wind power. This innovative system, developed with Zero Zone, powers HVACR systems efficiently, cutting utility costs and advancing Walgreens' sustainability goals.
Leading the charge in sustainable refrigeration
Challenge: Woolworths Australia aimed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve energy efficiency across its stores. Their existing refrigeration systems were not aligned with these sustainability goals, necessitating a transition to innovative, climate-friendly refrigeration solutions.
Solution: By adopting transcritical CO2 refrigeration systems using Copeland compressors, Woolworths significantly cut energy use and transitioned to natural refrigerants. This move, bolstered by Copeland’s advanced monitoring and controls, enabled Woolworths to align operations with sustainability goals while enhancing efficiency and reducing environmental impact.
Protecting food safety and streamlining operations
Challenge: Associated Food Stores in the U.S., faced the critical challenge of improving food safety and quality while ensuring regulatory compliance. They needed an automated temperature monitoring system to track conditions for incoming shipments and overflow storage, safeguarding perishables and maintaining efficiency.
Solution: Copeland's automated monitoring systems transformed operations at Associated Food Stores. For example, a $14,000 watermelon shipment was saved while a $14,000 substandard banana load was identified and rejected. Real-time alerts and cloud-based data improved efficiency, reduced waste and ensured product reliability.
