Why does the glass on a refrigerated display case fog up?

Fogging happens when warm, humid room air meets cold glass. Many cases use heated or double-pane glass and airflow across the glass to prevent it, but high humidity, a draft or a case placed near a dishwasher or steam table can still overwhelm it. Check the room conditions the case is rated for before choosing a spot.

Can food stay in a display case overnight?

Many operators leave product in a refrigerated case overnight with night covers or blinds closed, while others move it to a walk-in or reach-in to protect quality. Unwrapped deli meats and pastries dry out faster in a display case than in covered storage, so decide product by product and check your health unit's expectations.

How much do commercial display cases cost?

List prices on Norpex range from $80 to $46,255.05 CAD, with a median of $7,042.49 across 574 priced models; prices are list prices before tax and shipping. Models without a listed price are quoted on request.

What types of commercial display cases do you carry?

Norpex lists these types of commercial display cases, with the number of models of each: countertop (74) and drop-in (6).

Which brands of commercial display cases do you carry?

Norpex lists 602 commercial display cases. The brands with the most models listed are Omcan with 182, COLD with 157, Hydra Kool with 61, Turbo Air with 54 and New Air with 51.

Do you ship commercial display cases across Canada?

Norpex ships to delivery addresses across Canada. Equipment ships from distributor warehouses, so dispatch timing depends on the supplier and the destination. For items that can be bought online, shipping is calculated at checkout from live carrier rates for the delivery address and confirmed before payment. There is no automatic free-shipping or flat-rate offer.

Commercial Display Cases in Canada

Display cases hold food at temperature where customers can see it: serve-over deli and meat showcases, gelato and ice cream cases, floor-standing cases for pastry and prepared food, sushi cases and countertop units for smaller spaces. Delis, butchers, bakeries, gelaterias, cafés and grocery counters choose them for how the product looks as much as how it is held, so glass shape, lighting and cooling method all matter.

About commercial display cases

Before you buy

Decide whether staff serve from behind the case or customers help themselves, since serve-over cases load and open from the rear while self-serve cases open to the customer.
Compare curved and straight front glass: curved glass gives a traditional look, while straight glass suits modern counters and lines up cleanly in a run of cases.
Match the cooling method to the product: static cooling dries unwrapped meats and cheese less, while fan-assisted cooling gives a more even temperature for packaged items and cases that are restocked often.
Check the case height and depth against your counter line and the sightline of a customer standing in front of it.
Find out where the condenser takes in and exhausts air, and whether the case is self-contained or remote, before building a counter around it.

Common questions

Why does the glass on a refrigerated display case fog up?: Fogging happens when warm, humid room air meets cold glass. Many cases use heated or double-pane glass and airflow across the glass to prevent it, but high humidity, a draft or a case placed near a dishwasher or steam table can still overwhelm it. Check the room conditions the case is rated for before choosing a spot.
Can food stay in a display case overnight?: Many operators leave product in a refrigerated case overnight with night covers or blinds closed, while others move it to a walk-in or reach-in to protect quality. Unwrapped deli meats and pastries dry out faster in a display case than in covered storage, so decide product by product and check your health unit's expectations.
How much do commercial display cases cost?: List prices on Norpex range from $80 to $46,255.05 CAD, with a median of $7,042.49 across 574 priced models; prices are list prices before tax and shipping. Models without a listed price are quoted on request.
What types of commercial display cases do you carry?: Norpex lists these types of commercial display cases, with the number of models of each: countertop (74) and drop-in (6).
Which brands of commercial display cases do you carry?: Norpex lists 602 commercial display cases. The brands with the most models listed are Omcan with 182, COLD with 157, Hydra Kool with 61, Turbo Air with 54 and New Air with 51.
Do you ship commercial display cases across Canada?: Norpex ships to delivery addresses across Canada. Equipment ships from distributor warehouses, so dispatch timing depends on the supplier and the destination. For items that can be bought online, shipping is calculated at checkout from live carrier rates for the delivery address and confirmed before payment. There is no automatic free-shipping or flat-rate offer.

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Buying guide

Refrigerated Display Case Buying Guide: Deli, Gelato and Grab-and-Go

7 min read · Updated September 25, 2026

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New Air NDC-016-CD Countertop Refrigerated Display Case

Hydra-Kool KFM-CG-50-S 52.2″ Curved Glass Deli Case

COLD Verona W-20 PS-K-V-O 81″ Serve-Over Refrigerated Display Case

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