LED Lighting Saving Grocers Money, Adding Rosy Glow To Produce

Ever notice how rosy the tomatoes look at the grocery store, but not necessarily when you get them home?

Chalk it up to "good" lighting.

Super markets across South Florida are switching from fluorescent to LED lighting, energy-efficient bulbs that save money and also make items underneath it look more vivid.

"With just a little bit of energy, LED lights can make something look like it's a totally different color," said Mark Rea, director for the Lighting Research Center in Troy, N.Y. "The changes can be very profound, which can be startling for people."

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